Influencers and Health

Question 1

What is Tik Tok Dysmorphia?

Answer 1

• an obsessive preoccupation with flaws or imperfections in ones appearance (especially after continued exposure idealized beauty standards)

Question 2

Physical Impacts of Plastic Surgery

Answer 2

• scarring
• anesthesia complications
• infections where incisions are made during surgery
• heavy bleeding
• loss of feeling from nerve damage

Question 3

Mental Health Implications

Answer 3

• depression and anxiety are more likely to experience worsened symptoms after having aesthetic procedures

Question 4

Influencer Accountability - Calls to Action

Answer 4

1) Ethical promotion of cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures
- influencers should provide factual information about procedures, risks, costs, and recovery

2) Transparency
- they should disclose if they are being paid/compensated

3) Platform Accountability
- Tik Tok should have stricter platform policies that restrict what can be shared in terms of procedures and cosmetic surgery