September 10, 2025World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine

Under the blade - or the needle, 'Silicon psychosis'

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EEEbtisam Elghblawi

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This piece examines the impact of social media on body image and the health risks of cosmetic surgery, suggesting urgent attention to societal pressures.

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Rising popularity of cosmetic surgeries like BBL poses significant health risks including death and infection, highlighting an urgent public health concern.
Despite warnings from health authorities, many individuals seek risky surgeries abroad due to unrealistic expectations driven by social media.
The exploration of beauty standards reveals a complex interplay of societal influences, which may undermine personal identities and lead to harmful decisions.
Increased exposure to beauty ideals through digital platforms intensifies psychological pressures, demonstrating the need for better awareness and health education.

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Ebtisam Elghblawi (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23bd7b210217d64787386 https://doi.org/10.5742/mewfm.2025.805257898

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This piece examines the impact of social media on body image and the health risks of cosmetic surgery, suggesting urgent attention to societal pressures.

Under the blade - or the needle, 'Silicon psychosis'

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Under the blade - or the needle, 'Silicon psychosis'

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