AMM 81: Social Media’s Influence on Aesthetic Procedure Demand
May 18, 2024
In today’s episode of Aesthetic Medicine Minute, Dr. Teri Fisher discusses the impact of social media on self-perception and the increasing demand for aesthetic procedures. A recent review analyzing social media’s influence on beauty standards reveals a strong correlation between heavy platform usage and consideration of aesthetic enhancements. This highlights the need for physicians to be aware of how digital exposure shapes patients’ desires. Tune in for more insights on navigating the intersection of social media and aesthetics.
Quick Takes
- A comprehensive review found that increased social media use strongly correlates with considering clinical aesthetic procedures.
- People spending over three hours daily on social media are twice as likely to contemplate aesthetic enhancements compared to lighter users.
- The review suggests that social media not only shapes beauty standards but also amplifies the desire for aesthetic interventions.
Episode Transcript
Today is May 18th, 2024. I’m Dr. Teri Fisher, and welcome to today’s Aesthetic Medicine Minute. Let’s dive into the influence of social media on self-perception and the rising demand for aesthetic procedures.
A comprehensive review published recently analyzed 34 articles examining how social media impacts our view of beauty and the growing interest in aesthetic enhancements. Researchers, adhering to PRISMA guidelines, found that increased social media use strongly correlates with the consideration of clinical aesthetic procedures. People spending over three hours daily on platforms are twice as likely to contemplate aesthetic enhancements compared to lighter users.
The review’s robust findings suggest that as social media shapes beauty standards, it also amplifies the desire for aesthetic interventions. This underscores the importance for us, as physicians, to be mindful of how digital exposure influences our patients’ motivations and decisions.
Join me tomorrow for another episode of Aesthetic Medicine Minute. Stay confident and informed!