Social media heavily influences cosmetic surgery expectations. Here's how to maintain perspective.

The Instagram Effect

  • Filtered, edited photos
  • Best-case results shown
  • Angles and lighting optimized
  • Recovery periods not shown

Reality Checks

What Social Media Shows

  • Final, healed results only
  • Often with makeup
  • Professional photography

What It Doesn't Show

  • Swelling and bruising period
  • Awkward healing stages
  • Multiple procedures over time
  • Ongoing maintenance

Setting Realistic Expectations

  • Ask to see unedited before/afters
  • Understand your anatomy's limitations
  • Discuss realistic outcomes with surgeon
  • Accept you won't look like someone else

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