For generations, young women have desired the beautiful physique displayed by the stars of their time. Whether it was Marilyn Monroe in the 50s, Pam Grier in the 70s or Halle Berry in the late 90s and 2000s, young women dreamed of emulating the breathtaking and incredible figures of Hollywood superstars. Until now, young women's efforts to be more like the stars seemed seemingly harmless. They may have tried excessive dieting or a "miracle pill" to give them the look they wanted, but in the eyes of most, this was considered a normal effort to acquire "the look" of the time. Today's female icons have a slightly different look. What was once frowned upon and considered big is now what most women want. That's right! It's loot! Some women will stop at nothing and risk everything to have J-Lo/Beyoncé's butt. They accomplish this feat by participating in what have come to be known as “pumping parties” or “butt kicks,” which cause significant physical harm, even death, to the women using them. Illegal buttock injections have become more prevalent in recent years. years, and with legal butt enhancement costing upwards of $10,000, this inexpensive alternative has become notoriously popular as the go-to procedure for thicker, fuller glutes. But these injections come at a higher price. Since the increase in these illegal injections, police and doctors have found that uneducated and unlicensed personnel are injecting industrial-grade silicone directly into women's hips and buttocks, causing extremely serious health complications. Dr. John Martin, a plastic surgeon in Coral Gables, Florida, said: "Illicit ... middle of paper ...... h to increase the size of their buttocks through cosmetic surgery, they would have to resort to a professional. board-certified plastic surgeon. A professional procedure would involve a certified doctor removing fat from another part of your body (normally your stomach) and injecting it into the hips and buttocks. This is a much safer and smarter procedure than black market injections. Although this route may cost you more financially, at least you will still have your life. Works Cited Crocker, Lizzie. “Illegal buttock injections are on the rise and women are at risk. » Thedailybeast.com. October 13, 2012 WebMartin, John, Dr. “Do it right.” Mell Simpson Publishing Company. February 21, 2012. PrintSalahi, Lora. “Underground injections into exposed buttocks. » abcnews.com. August 12, 2013. WebWonder, Vanity. “I shot the girls. » House of authors March 23, 2012: 32. Print