Should Beauty Filters be BANNED? 🤳

Some say they’re harmless fun. Others say they’re messing with our heads. What’s your take? Controversial question for you, {NAME}: Should beauty filters be banned on social media? In case you haven’t seen, these platforms have now released AI-powered beauty filters… And the results can be eerily realistic. One popular filter can digitally “revamp” your face — giving you plumper lips, more chiseled cheekbones, and a flawless complexion — all within milliseconds. Just look at the example below. (The difference can be staggering!) Side-by-side of an unfiltered photo (left) versus a filtered photo (right). This particular filter has been used more than 18.5 million times on the platform. And unlike beauty filters of the past, which easily glitch when you move or talk… These new-age filters don’t budge — even in videos… Making them even more undetectable. Some people say these new age filters should be outright BANNED due to their potential impact on mental health (especially in young women). Now as a ‘girl dad,’ I can certainly see where they’re coming from. After all, this digital retouching can further unrealistic beauty standards… Leading to lower self-esteem, poorer confidence, and a distorted sense of self as users compare themselves to these artificially enhanced images. In fact, a study by the University of London found that 90% of young women used filters or editing software on their photos1… While the Dove Self-Esteem Project found that 80% of girls are using retouching apps by age 13.2 On the other hand, some people believe this augmented reality is just harmless fun… So I’m curious to hear your opinion on this issue. Do you think these ultra-advanced beauty filters should be stopped altogether… Or should people just take them with a grain of salt — and understand they’re nothing but fiction? Simply click “reply’ to this message… And let me know your thoughts — even if you’ve never tried a beauty filter yourself. After all, we’ve all faced unrealistic beauty standards at some point in our lives… And let’s face it — this technology is only going to get more advanced, so it’s good to talk about it openly! Your Beverly Hills MD, Dr. John Layke P.S. This concern over mental health is exactly why cosmetic surgeons perform psychological assessments on clients before they go under the knife. This screening gauges a patient’s reasons for undergoing surgery — and their expectations after recovery. (All to help make sure they’re in a healthy mental place before operation day!) Of course, beauty filters aren’t permanent like surgery. But the question still stands — does our mental health take a hit from these beauty filters… And if so, what should we do about it? I’m all ears. :) � �   Sources: 1. Gill, P. R. (n.d.). Changing the perfect picture 2. Advice about social media and self-esteem – dove. Retrieved from     This email was sent to {EMAIL} by jlayke@beverlyhills-md.com [Edit Profile]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [VIP Discounts]( | [Join Text Club]( | [Subscribe](  8391 Beverly Blvd., #471, Los Angeles, CA 90048   [Report Spam](  These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Â