Op. Dr. Hasan Fındık issues warning on social media filters and aesthetics

While filtered images on social media influence individuals' physical appearance expectations and aesthetic decisions, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Hasan Fındık issued warnings against the risks of this situation.

Filtered images on social media can influence individuals' expectations regarding their physical appearance and play a role in decisions regarding aesthetic operations. According to a report published in September by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), approximately 17.9 million surgical and 17.3 million non-surgical aesthetic procedures were performed worldwide in 2025. Studies examining the relationship between body image and social media indicate links between idealized images in the digital environment and body dissatisfaction. Similar research in Turkey also reveals that individuals who compare themselves to others on Instagram may experience appearance anxiety.

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Hasan Fındık emphasized that filters cause people to compare themselves with others, and that every individual's facial and body structure is different. Fındık stated that aesthetic interventions will not solve all problems in life, and that prior to operations, the physician's expertise, the barcodes of the products used, and potential complications must be thoroughly researched.