The science behind the 'perfect body': Surgeon reveals why our idea of beauty went the 1950s 'hourglass' to today's tiny waist and inflated lips READ MORE This is what the 'perfect woman' looks like according to AI By Rob Waugh For Dailymail.Com Published: 13:43 EDT, 19 May 2024 | Updated: 13:45 EDT, 19 May 2024 e-mail 9 View comments From the curvy, ultra-feminine silhouettes of the 50s to today's influencers with inflated lips and tiny waist, the 'perfect' body type has changed decade by decade. The shifts appear to be dramatic, making some wonder what has been the force driving the transformations.
An expert told DailyMail.com said that the standards of beauty throughout time have been informed by a complex mix of cultural, psychological and health issues. Surgeon Mark Solomos MD explained that things such as the post-WWII economic boom, rise of the diet culture in the 60s and today's digital manipulation have molded the perception of what is considered attractive .
The post-war era focused on hourglass figures like Marilyn Monroe's 'The changes in the 'perfect' body reflect broader societal shifts, including changes in fashion, media representation, cultural values, and advancements in health awareness, said Solomos who is an international plastic surgeon with A-list clients and appeared on the TV shows '10 Years Younger' & 'Price Of Perfection'. 'Psychological factors such as the desire for social acceptance and the impact of media on body image also play a significant r.
