TikTok's obsession with facial symmetry filters is warping the way we see ourselves- and not in a cute, harmless way. In this episode, we dive into how these apps fuel body dysmorphia and push harmful Eurocentric beauty ideals onto millions of users. We'll break down why chasing "perfect symmetry" is a toxic trap and hear what experts have to say about the mental health fallout.

Get ready for a no-filter conversation that's sharp, thought-provoking, and impossible to ignore!

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Sources:

JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery:

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamafacialplasticsurgery/fullarticle/2781342

Vox article on filter dysmorphia:

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22297888/instagram-face-filter-dysmorphia

BBC article on TikTok filters and beauty pressure:

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-62113819

Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings (2019)

Dr. Neelam Vashi’s research on cosmetic dermatology and social media:

https://www.bu.edu/articles/2021/how-social-media-is-affecting-plastic-surgery/

Harper’s Bazaar article on Eurocentric beauty filters:

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/makeup/a33315429/eurocentric-beauty-standards-instagram-filters/

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