Part 3/5:
Real-World Consequences
The impact of beauty filters is not limited to mental health alone. Cosmetic surgeons have reported an alarming trend among their patients, who often bring heavily edited images to consultations, expecting surgeons to replicate the altered versions of themselves. When confronted with the inability to achieve the same level of alteration in real life, disappointment ensues, which can further exacerbate feelings of inadequacy and distress.
This cycle of expectations stemming from filtered images raises critical questions about the responsibility of social media platforms in shaping perceptions of beauty and self-worth.