Snapchat Dysmorphia
Doctors have noticed a rising trend in which people bring in their own selfies, usually edited with an Instagram or Snapchat filter, during consultations. They want to look like themselves, but enhanced, often in a vaguely alien way.
In recent years, a dangerous phenomenon has surfaced with the rise of Snapchat and Instagram filters, which has since been dubbed "Snapchat dysmorphia"—and everyone on social media is at risk.
Underlying Illness
Dr. Tijon Esho, the cosmetic doctor at The ESHO Clinic and resident doctor on E4's Body Fixers, notes that he often denies patients who come to him with the request to look like their filtered selfies. Dr. Esho looks for any red flags indicating that the patient is suffering from body dysmorphia, in which case he recommends them for counseling and psychological support.
Experts are growing increasingly concerned about the effect of filters on people's self-esteem...
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