Snapchat Dysmorphia

Snapchat

If you’ve ever used the Snapchat or Instagram app before, you may be well aware of the “face filters” that have picked up in popularity. These face filters and lenses are coded for use when you are taking a photo or video of yourself utilizing the feature. The filter calculates where your eyes, nose, and mouth are and then adds a multi-dimensional filter to your entire face. These filters can range from puppy dog ears and a tongue to sunglasses and a tropical background. There are multiple filters, however, that may be promoting issues far more serious than just a “fake” paradise background. Some of the filters actually alter the entire face of the person using the feature. The filters make the cheeks appear more prominent, noses appear thin, and eyes appear larger. The features add color to cheeks, shine to hair, and make participants “glow”. It’s all fun and games, though, right? Not necessarily. With both of these apps on the rise, people are beginning to fall more in love with the idea of looking like the filter rather than looking like themselves. People are beginning to seek out plastic surgery to achieve the looks that these filters give them. This is being called “Snapchat dysmorphia”.

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine recently looked further into this trend and found that it can amplify the negative effects for teens and people who struggle with body dysmorphia disorder. These filters can make someone happy with what they look like while using the filter, and therefore make them unhappy with their natural appearance. You can see the filters used heavily by celebrities and people of all ages. Surgeons who participated in the study found that more than half of them had seen patients who come in wanting to mimic these changes. Patients even bring in photos of themselves with the filter on as well as celebrities to their consultation. These filters go hand in hand with other apps that people are using heavily to alter photos of themselves far beyond just a normal color or contrast change. Apps like facetune allow users the ability to cover up spots and acne, whiten their teeth, smooth out the appearance of their skin, and even make changes to how their face and body look. These apps give people the ability to look any way they desire, which can lead to some issues in self-confidence. These apps have paved the way for users to feel that they look much better with these filters and lenses, which can lead them to seek out plastic surgery to make these changes permanent.

Since plastic surgery has been around, people have always been open to altering their appearance to look a certain way. However, Snapchat dysmorphia is acting as a gateway to unattainable looks. It is making these filters and changes so widespread that anyone has access to an edited version of himself or herself that they may find better looking. This is then leading them to seek out plastic surgery to achieve this look. The sad truth is that this dysmorphia is creating an unrealistic standard and may lead to issues in accepting the reality of one’s natural appearance. Selfies and photos using these filters do not truly represent what someone looks like. They are already somewhat morphed due to angle and the camera, and changing the shape and size of one’s facial features only makes this issue worse. Snapchat dysmorphia can lead to unrealistic expectations and desires for appearances, which does not set a healthy stage. What is even more alarming is that many users of these apps are younger. If these developments happen when they are young, it may end up causing even more self-confidence issues down the road for teens.

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    Is Dr. Rojan Amjadi, M.D. qualified?

    Dr. Amjadi is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. He graduated with honors from the University of Texas, where he obtained his medical degree. Dr. Amjadi then trained in plastic surgery at the Texas Medical Center at the University of Texas. In addition to these qualifications, Dr. Rojan is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American College of Surgeons, and many other organizations that represent plastic surgeons across the nation. Dr. Amjadi has been practicing since 1999. He is trained in the most modern, sophisticated surgical techniques in use today.

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    In order to maintain high safety standards, we ask that you complete a thorough medical exam before we begin your procedures. With this approach, we can make sure that you will be as safe as possible. We speak with you about your expectations and goals before assessing your medical history and determining the safest, most effective plan.

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    The purpose of cosmetic surgery is to reshape the body to improve self-esteem and create a more ideal self-image. On the other hand, the purpose of reconstructive surgery is to address disfigurement, defects, and other abnormalities. These issues may arise after accidents, surgeries to remove tumors, and things of that nature. Another big difference between these two types of surgery is the fact that cosmetic surgery is rarely covered by health insurance, while reconstructive surgery is usually covered.

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    How long do I need to take off work?

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