The Effect of Selfies on Cosmetic Surgery

Alkarzae, Mohammed; Aldosari, Badi; Alalula, Lama; Almuhaya, Reham; AlAwadh, Ibrahim

doi:10.32448/entupdates.664150

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“…The fact that neither photo manipulation, nor body shame was associated with cosmetic surgery intentions is surprising as it contradicts previous research [ 34 , 35 , 59 ]. This discrepancy might be caused by different reasons.…”

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Changing to Impress: Testing a Mediation Model from Instagram Self-presentation to Cosmetic Surgery

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Background This study examined the relationship between false self-presentation on Instagram and consideration of cosmetic surgery through the mediating role of body image control in photos (BICP), photo manipulation, and body shame. We predicted that false self-presentation on Instagram was indirectly associated with cosmetic surgery intentions through the aforementioned constructs. Methods A total of 504 young Italian adults (28.2% males, 18–30 years) completed an online survey. They completed a questionnaire containing the Self-presentation on Instagram Questionnaire, the Body Image Control in Photos Questionnaire—revised, the Photo Manipulation Scale, the Objectified Body Consciousness Scale, and the Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale. The pattern of associations between the constructs was analyzed via path analysis. Results The results show that false self-presentation on Instagram was associated with photo manipulation, both directly and indirectly, through BICP. Furthermore, photo manipulation was linked to body shame, but neither of them was associated with cosmetic surgery intentions. Finally, false self-presentation on Instagram was associated with the consideration of cosmetic surgery only through the mediation of BICP. Conclusion Findings indicate that self-presentation styles might affect Instagram photo behaviors and individuals’ cosmetic surgery intentions, suggesting that surgeons should fully examine patients’ motivations before providing them with services. Furthermore, intervention programs encouraging users to present a more authentic version of themselves online might reduce the risk of self-objectification and reduce the consideration of procedures aimed at modifying one's body for purely aesthetic reasons. Level of Evidence V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266.

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Changing to Impress: Testing a Mediation Model from Instagram Self-presentation to Cosmetic Surgery

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“…1). [6][7][8] On one hand, this fosters a culture of acceptance; we have been presented with, in some cases, an Fig. 1 The use of filters on social media and dysphoria.…”

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“…1). [6][7][8] On one hand, this fosters a culture of acceptance; we have been presented with, in some cases, an Social Media Responsibility and Cosmetic Procedures Kowalczyk et al 132 opportunity for early intervention in young adults who now see cosmetic procedures as healthy and normal. In fact, some research suggests that younger people prefer that their cosmetic interventions be noticeable.…”

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Face-off: Social Media Responsibility in Medicine and Nonsurgical Treatment of the Face

Kowalczyk

Aguilera²,

Andrei³

et al. 2022

Facial Plast Surg

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The practice of reaching an audience through social media to promote non-surgical treatments of the face is in its infancy. Young adults, arguably the most health-literate generation to date, comprise both the majority of users targeted by social media and the fastest growing demographic seeking cosmetic consultation. We know that this age group is also at an increased risk of depression and body dysmorphia in an era where non-surgical cosmetic options are typically thought to be gateways to surgical treatments. In light of these facts, it seems the ethics of medicine might be lagging behind the amorphous, rapidly evolving nature of social media and, specifically, its use as a platform for business promotion and health information. As cosmetic treatments become a normalized facet of society's health care routine, in large part due to its ubiquity on social media platforms, its promotion by providers requires reexamination so that its pro-social potential can be realized. This is ensured by fostering a social media presence and in-office attitude that treatments should be an agreement between patient and provider on realistic expectations and how best to meet them.

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“…Patients seek rhinoplasty, also known as nose reshaping, for many reasons including dissatisfaction with tip asymmetry, difficulty breathing or nasal blockage, and crookedness in the middle third of the nose 2 . The increasing popularity of rhinoplasties has been influenced by various factors, such as self‐perception of nasal length in front‐facing camera “selfies” and the so‐called Zoom Boom of aesthetic surgery during the COVID‐19 pandemic 3–6 . Several tools have been used to analyze trends in rhinoplasty, including Google Trends and RealSelf.com, an online forum that allows doctors and patients to interact and discuss aesthetic treatments (source).…”

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“… 2 The increasing popularity of rhinoplasties has been influenced by various factors, such as self‐perception of nasal length in front‐facing camera “selfies” and the so‐called Zoom Boom of aesthetic surgery during the COVID‐19 pandemic. 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 Several tools have been used to analyze trends in rhinoplasty, including Google Trends and RealSelf.com, an online forum that allows doctors and patients to interact and discuss aesthetic treatments (source). Patients have a variety of questions regarding appearance, function, cost, and post‐operative symptoms as well as varying satisfaction rates after rhinoplasty that they may discuss on social media.…”

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A quantitative analysis of Twitter (“X”) trends in the discussion of rhinoplasty

Mandava,

Oyer,

Park

2024

Laryngoscope Investig Oto

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IntroductionRhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures performed globally. Twitter, also known as “X,” is used by both patients and physicians and has been studied as a useful tool for analyzing trends in healthcare. The public social media discourse of rhinoplasty has not been previously reported in the field of otolaryngology. The goal of this study was to characterize the most common user type, sentiment, and temporal trends in the discussion of rhinoplasty on Twitter to guide facial plastic surgeons in their clinical and social media practices.MethodsA total of 1,427,015 tweets published from 2015 to 2020 containing the keywords “rhinoplasty” or “nose job” were extracted using Twitter Academic API. Tweets were standardized and filtered for spam and duplication. Natural language processing (NLP) algorithms and data visualization techniques were applied to characterize tweets.ResultsSignificantly more “nose job” tweets (80.8%) were published compared with “rhinoplasty” (19.2%). Annual tweet frequency increased over the 5 years, with “rhinoplasty” tweets peaking in January and “nose job” tweets peaking in the summer and winter months. Most “rhinoplasty” tweets were linked to a surgeon or medical practice source, while most “nose job” tweets were from isolated laypersons. While discussion was positive in sentiment overall (M = +0.08), “nose job” tweets had lower average sentiment scores (P < .001) and over twice the proportion of negative tweets. The top 20 most prolific accounts contributed to 14,758 (10.6%) of total “rhinoplasty” tweets. Exactly 90% (18/20) of those accounts linked to non‐academic surgeons compared with 10% (2/20) linked to academic surgeons.ConclusionsRhinoplasty‐related posts on Twitter were cumulatively positive in sentiment and tweet volume is steadily increasing over time, especially during popular holiday months. The search term “nose job” yields significantly more results than “rhinoplasty,” and is the preferred term of non‐healthcare users. We found a large digital contribution from surgeons and medical practices, particularly in the non‐academic and private practice sector, utilizing Twitter for promotional purposes.

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The Effect of Selfies on Cosmetic Surgery

Cited by 6 publications

References 8 publications

Changing to Impress: Testing a Mediation Model from Instagram Self-presentation to Cosmetic Surgery

Changing to Impress: Testing a Mediation Model from Instagram Self-presentation to Cosmetic Surgery

Face-off: Social Media Responsibility in Medicine and Nonsurgical Treatment of the Face

A quantitative analysis of Twitter (“X”) trends in the discussion of rhinoplasty

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