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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 9 MIN

Plastic surgeons react to viral beauty trends on TikTok

from Lipstick & Lipo: Your Unfiltered Guide to Plastic Surgery · host Dr. Smita Ramanadham and Dr. Ashley Amalfi

Viral beauty trends are everywhere on TikTok - from lip flips to buccal fat removal to slugging and face taping. We're discussing why chasing these trends is usually a waste of your time and money. As board certified plastic surgeons, we discuss the good and bad of social media's impact on plastic surgery, how to spot BS advice from unqualified "experts," and why reading recovery horror stories online isn't giving you the full picture. If something seems too cheap, too easy, or too good to be true it is. We explain how to invest your money wisely instead of wasting it on every new fad. What you'll learn: How to spot viral beauty BS on social media. The difference between an expert and someone with an Amazon review. Why recovery horror stories are usually extreme outliers. How to read patient experiences with the right lens. The good and bad impact of social media on plastic surgery. Why trends like lip flips, buccal fat removal, and BBLs go viral. How to invest vs. waste money on skincare and procedures. What questions to ask board certified plastic surgeons. We have amazing episodes coming up make sure you're subscribed so you never miss anything.   Connect with Dr. Smita Website Instagram   Connect with Dr. Amalfi Website Instagram

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Board certified plastic surgeons break down viral beauty trends on TikTok and explain why chasing every fad is a waste of money. Learn how to spot unqualified ”experts,” why recovery horror stories are misleading, and how to invest your time and money wisely in procedures and products that actually work.

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