ArticleCureus2025
Influence of Social Media Filters on Plastic Surgery: A Surgeon's Perspective on Evolving Patient Demands.
Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- The Bold Surgeon Syndrome: Contemporary Analysis of Overconfidence, Training Gaps, and Patient Safety in Plastic Surgery.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Association between social media influence and postoperative satisfaction following upper eyelid blepharoplasty: a 500-patient study.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Health promotion in the algorithmic age: recognizing the information environment as a determinant of health.Health promotion international · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionSocial media filters have significantly influenced contemporary beauty standards, leading to a surge in patients seeking plastic surgery to emulate these digitally altered appearances. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok are primary drivers of this trend, creating unrealistic expectations among patients who desire outcomes that mimic their filtered images. MATERIAL AND
methodsA survey conducted from June to August 2024 via Google Forms targeted plastic surgeons across various regions. The survey aimed to understand how social media filters impact patient requests and surgeon practices, collecting data on demographics, professional backgrounds, and patient outcomes. Results: The survey, with 68 responses, revealed that social media filters are frequently referenced during consultations, influencing patient expectations and increasing the prevalence of revision surgeries. Surgeons reported significant ethical concerns and noted higher rates of psychological conditions such as body dysmorphic disorder among these patients.
conclusionSocial media filters have reshaped patient demands in plastic surgery, necessitating ethical considerations and professional adaptations. Surgeons must balance patient desires with realistic outcomes, emphasizing education and psychological screening to address the challenges posed by this trend.
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