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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Authenticity vs. Impossible Perfection
- Social media and AI create unattainable beauty standards by making filtered faces more common than authentic ones.
- Authenticity now is rare and coveted, competing with impossible perfection birthed by technology.
Considering Boob Job for Confidence
- Jo Piazza shares considering a boob job due to post-nursing body changes.
- She emphasizes the decision is personal, not for others' approval, highlighting personal empowerment.
Manage Unrealistic Surgery Expectations
- Surgeons often must tell patients certain desired results are surgically impossible.
- AI apps can create unrealistic images that can't be physically achieved, requiring patient understanding.
