Overview

• Dr. Terry Dubrow warned that the pursuit of perfection through cosmetic procedures has reached a point where aging is treated like a disease.
• He traced part of the surge in cosmetic work to social-media filters and emerging AI tools that promote idealized self-images.
• Dubrow highlighted body dysmorphic disorder as an underlying factor driving some individuals toward repeated or extreme interventions.
• He cautioned that drastic facial changes can jeopardize careers and identity, citing Jennifer Grey’s post-Dirty Dancing rhinoplasty as a cautionary example.
• He commended celebrities who favor subtle or non-surgical approaches, pointing to Brad Pitt’s unaltered look, Lindsay Lohan’s natural results and Heather Dubrow’s focus on strength and longevity.