Los Angeles, the City of Angels, is an amazing place for travelers. About 40 million visitors in 2021 visited LA right after the pandemic and in 2023, there were 49.1 million visitors. LA is a place where dreams are made, shattered, and then reconstructed (sometimes literally).
Best known for its sprawling palm trees, sunny skies and a unique type of glitz and glamour, Los Angeles is a city that’s as phoney as it is intoxicating as it seems.
From silver screen to red carpet, this city is a magnet for those seeking fortune and fame in the celebrity culture. The constant flashbulbs of paparazzi and the never-ending pursuit of the upcoming stars have transformed the Los Angeles city into a global epicentre of celebrity worship.
But under the glamour, there’s dark, even darker side of this obsession with fame lies.
One industry is booming in LA right now, and its plastic surgery. The pressure to look perfect for the camera and following personal desires skyrocketed the culture of cosmetic enhancement in certain circles. There’s endless supply of people who are willing to achieve a certain Hollywood look and aren’t afraid to go under the knife to achieve what they want.
Most recently, famous actresses Amy Schumer and Courteney Cox are not shy about sharing their experiences with plastic surgery, and many celebrities follow their example.
Schumer, for example, spoke happily about her experience of liposuction after she developed health problems and said that it was not shameful to make such a decision. This openness also prevents the bullying and hounding others to get one when they are out of bounds to prevent them from looking ‘ugly.’
Well, the choice is personal but it’s impossible to ignore the impacts of this trend on the city’s self image and its people.
Few of the famous plastic surgeries people went under, according to plasticsurgery.org
Well, no discussion of LA would be complete without mentioning its notorious traffic jams. The car centric culture and overall sprawling geography have created a nightmare for traffic. Hours spent sitting in the gridlock are a reality for many Angelenos and the frustration levels can be astronomical.
What to Do if You are Visiting LA for the First Time:
Los Angeles offers a vibrant mix of entertainment, culture, and outdoor adventures. If you are a traveler and visiting this dream city for the first time, here are some essential things you can do in LA once in your lifetime.
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