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Celebrity Imitation Surgery

Russian Teen Becomes Paris Hilton

— August 12, 2008 — Life-Stages
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Paris Hilton has just been paid the ultimate compliment as a Russian teenager, Anna Ivanov, has undergone surgery to look just like her.

19-year-old- vanov was already nicknamed Paris by her friends for her resemblance to the socialite, but she really wanted to be her in every detail.

She was reported as saying, "They already call me Paris Hilton. So now I want to be her. Everything. Lips, breasts and all the rest."

The surgical procedures included plumping up her lips, getting a boob job and slimming down her waist.

In her quest to be "100%" Paris Hilton, Ivanov has forgotten that there is only one Paris Hilton, and she doesn't live in Russia. A psychologist, Mikhail Vinogradov commented, "A wish to look like somebody else and make it happen can be seen as a mental disorder."

NOTE: The images in the gallery are of the real Paris Hilton.
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Imitation Surgery - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the cosmetic surgery industry to cater to individuals looking to resemble their favorite celebrities.
2. Personal Branding Obsession - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the psychology field to address the mental health consequences of individuals obsessively trying to imitate celebrities for personal branding purposes.
3. Social Media Influence - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the social media industry to provide platforms for individuals to express their unique identities instead of imitating celebrities.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetic Surgery - The cosmetic surgery industry can capitalize on the trend of celebrity imitation surgery by offering advanced procedures and technologies.
2. Psychology - The psychology industry can explore innovative therapeutic approaches to help individuals overcome the desire to imitate celebrities for personal branding.
3. Social Media - The social media industry can develop platforms that encourage authenticity and self-expression, countering the obsession with imitating celebrities.
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