In the world of aesthetics, social media is a double-edged sword. Surgeons can use it to share patients’ results, but patients may be exposed to images or ideals from other sources that are not always achievable.

When people pose in particular ways and drastically edit their photos for social media, others may long to become something that’s not real or possible.

As trends come and go, many influencers and celebrities end up having reversal surgeries. But the more permanent the procedure, the more you need to be aware of the potential long-term issues.

Plastic surgeons Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti uncomplicate the current rise in interest for procedures made popular by social media like buccal fat removal, breast shape, lip lift, the BBL, and more.

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Hosts: Bill G. Kortesis, MD & Gaurav Bharti, MD
Assistant Producers: Celeste Slay, Jennifer Ginn