Dr. Barr Addresses “Snapchat Dysmorphia”

(Newswire.net — February 14, 2019) West Palm Beach, FLORIDA — We live in an age where social media filters and selfie apps have created an obsession with perfection among today’s generation. While the desire to look your best has been intrinsic in human nature since the beginning of time, for young adults born into an age of 24/7 social media access, their sense of self-worth often hinges upon the flawless appearance they can achieve with social media filters and selfie apps.

This distorted reality can rattle their sense of self-worth and erode their confidence when they look in the mirror to see that the young woman staring back at them looks nothing like the ideal beauty the rest of the world approves with “likes” beneath their Snapchat or Instagram photos. Constant use of social media filters and selfie apps has become so prevalent in western society that British cosmetic doctor Tijion Esho coined the term, “Snapchat dysmorphia,” in 2018.

According to an article published by researchers from Boston University School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology in JAMA Plastic Surgery, doctors have identified a trend with patients bringing them their selfies – heavily edited with a smartphone application – and requesting to look like their photos, regardless of how unrealistic their expectation might be.

Dr. Barr and his staff at Palm Beach Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery help patients avoid the psychological trap of Snapchat dysmorphia and put their best face forward with confidence…on social media and in real life. Dr Barr uses talk therapy combined with his artistry, instead of setting his patients up for unrealistic expectations. His philosophy enhances one’s natural beauty with an individualized approach. It’s no wonder his 5-star, 35-year practice includes nearly 7,000 satisfied patients who love the way they look.

Known as the “physician that physicians consult,” he is one of the finest providers of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in Palm Beach County, Florida. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery as well as the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Barr has appeared as an expert guest on The Dr. Oz Show, as well as ABC, NBC, and CBS news segments.

For more information about Palm Beach Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery or to schedule a consultation, call 561-833-4122.