These apps also offer “structural” edits. These mimic cosmetic surgery procedures such as rhinoplasty (more commonly known as ...

After a furore online, TikTok has deleted a viral filter which made people look overweight. The AI-generated “chubby filter” was created by CapCut, a video editing software owned by the same parent ...

There are strong social and cultural incentives to look as good as possible, so it’s unsurprising that many people strive to present themselves in the best possible light—especially online. However, a ...

A wealth of research has shown that using social media is associated with, and can contribute to, a more negative body image (e.g., dissatisfaction with one’s appearance). This is particularly the ...

Model and self-love advocate Iskra Lawrence joins The Doctors to share the effect photo filtering apps can have on your self-image. She admits she spent many years comparing her body to photoshopped ...

With children more plugged in to social media than ever before, a wave of new image editing apps and filters along with trends related to appearance have parents concerned about damage to body image.

We are increasingly curating our online personas, handpicking the images we share and choosing to present ourselves through a “beautification” lens. This shift has given rise to a quiet revolution: ...

Beverley Mitchell got candid about her recent moments of self-doubt and body image issues while explaining her recent uptick in social media filters. “Hey guys, you’ve probably noticed that a few of ...