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Social media and Utah culture may contribute to rising cosmetic surgery rates.

Utah ranks 10th in cosmetic surgeries with cultural pressures amplifying this trend.

Dr. Madsen emphasizes focusing on abilities over appearance to combat self-esteem issues.

SALT LAKE CITY — Social media is getting much of the blame for eroding self-esteem among teen girls and contributing to a growing cosmetic surgery culture. That's part of a recent study from the Utah Women & Leadership Project, which also points to broader cultural pressures.

Utah currently ranks 10th in the number of board-certified cosmetic surgeries performed. While that's not as high as in the recent past, rates are up nationwide compared to recent years. As Utah shows up more in real

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