Kelly Ripa Explores the Impact of Social Media on Beauty Standards
Kelly Ripa and renowned plastic surgeon Dr. David Rosenberg opened up about the impact of social media on beauty perceptions.
During a conversation on the Wednesday, February 5 episode of SiriusXM’s “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa,” Ripa, 54, alongside Rosenberg, addressed the serious repercussions social media can have on young adults.
“Do you think the prevalence of filters is leading people to develop body dysmorphia, such that when they gaze into a mirror and don’t recognize their unfiltered selves, it causes them unrealistic anxiety or misconceptions about how they should look?” Ripa queried.
Rosenberg acknowledged the issue, noting that social media presents a significant challenge for teenagers. He shared that some young individuals seek out his services in hopes of obtaining a viral “Turkish nose job,” a look he stated “would never appear in nature.”
“People are obsessed with Instagram, where nose jobs are often exaggerated and unnaturally altered. A portion of younger patients consider that aesthetic to be their goal,” the surgeon explained regarding the popular procedure. “While that’s tough, I don’t typically see that in my practice, as my clients often prefer a more understated approach.”
Ripa concurred with Rosenberg, stating, “That’s not a look you would consider for a young person,” referring to the thin and pinched nose, which is likely to “collapse” over time.
“It risks becoming less attractive as the skin thins with age,” Rosenberg confirmed. “From my viewpoint, it isn’t an ideal aesthetic.”
The doctor also revealed that clients often come to him after feeling dissatisfied with their appearance during Zoom or FaceTime calls due to what they think are “bad angles.”
“Then they walk in looking fantastic,” he chuckled. “Using your iPhone can magnify your nose significantly.”
“So that’s why we look like monsters?!” Ripa exclaimed. “I was thinking, ‘What’s wrong with my phone?’”
Rosenberg explained, “Anything closest to the lens appears larger. Steve Jobs inadvertently helped us as plastic surgeons.”
The takeaway? Avoid relying on your iPhone’s front camera for an accurate representation of your features.
