In the past preservation of the body, after death, was vital so the diseased may have a tranquil afterlife. Mummification worked to a similar degree in retaining the body's beauty as well. The Egyptians mastered the process of mummification with respect to the medicinal approach but they also made sure that the diseased be accompanied by the worldly possessions that they would be using in the afterlife, and this took on the more artistic approach of arranging tombs for eternal preservation.
Today we see the an extension of the preservation through plastic surgery or a facelift. Not so much preservation but enhancement, for those who want to make themselves feel more beautiful than before, they increase the size of their breasts, butts, calves, or lips. People go to great lengths to reach their desired body type, even if it means multiple surgeries.
Sources:
http://abcnews.go.com/m/blogEntry?id=19843266&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
http://www.plasticsurgery.org
http://www.mylearning.org/a-step-by-step-guide-to-egyptian-mummification/p-1681/
http://www.alysarushton.com/gluten-free-self-care
i like the example of mummification you gave in your blog. It seems like it's human nature that people want to preserve their body and outer beauties. This is very evident that people try to look young even if it takes a number of surgeries and high costs. Thanks for the great examples and thoughts.
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