Under the Influence with Jo Piazza Can Plastic Surgery Keep Up With AI?
Jul 31, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Jonathan Zelken, a board-certified plastic surgeon, dives into the fascinating intersection of AI, social media, and beauty perceptions. They explore how filtered images skew our understanding of beauty and drive trends in plastic surgery. Dr. Zelken shares insights on why celebrities are opening up about their surgical enhancements, the psychology behind cosmetic fillers, and how social media is shaping new beauty standards. Expect revelations about what’s possible in surgery versus the fantasies created online.
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Vanishing Celebrity Surgery Taboo
- Celebrities historically hid plastic surgery, but shifting culture and tech advancements are reducing the taboo.
- The demand for authenticity and newer techniques alter celebrity openness around cosmetic procedures.
Modern Facelift Techniques Explained
- Modern facelifts use concealed small incisions and deeper tissue tightening for natural, quick-recovery results.
- Avoid old tight-skin pulls; seek skilled surgeons specializing in less invasive, subtle facelift techniques.
Manage Filler Expectations Carefully
- Patients often panic initially after fillers but grow accustomed and desire more, risking unnatural results.
- Avoid excessive filler by adjusting expectations and monitoring changes incrementally over time.
