With this measure, the social media platform wants to convey a healthier self-image

Instagram is banning several filters related to cosmetic surgery from its platform. These include, among others, those that give the impression of a Botox injection or a face lift. The Facebook subsidiary wants to ensure a positive physical self-image for its users.

“Exaggerated ideals of beauty have long been an issue, both in advertising and in its extended arm, Instagram. A photo on social media lies. You only see the best side of the user. It is a tiny part of a person's everyday life. Users need to remember that they can’t always look good in real life.”

emphasizes social media expert Hendrik Unger in an interview with pressetext .

“Plastica” and “Bad Botox”

Although Instagram did not name any specific filters when it was announced, there are several on the platform that have to do with cosmetic surgery. Some of these seem to portray plastic surgery negatively. “Plastica” provides the user’s face with clamps that appear to tighten the smoother-looking skin. “Bad Botox” makes the face look swollen. Another filter shows the face with markings that surgeons draw when planning procedures.

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However, other cosmetic surgery filters attempt to “perfect” the user’s face. Critics accuse Instagram and its competitor Snapchat of conveying an exaggerated ideal of beauty and thus damaging users' self-image. In response, Instagram is deleting all existing filters of this type. In addition, the development of further cosmetic surgery filters will be stopped.

Age restriction set

Instagram is currently trying to remove content that has harmful effects on health through exaggerated beauty standards. Advertising for diet products and cosmetic procedures has recently been given an age restriction ( pressetext reported ).

Source: press text
Article image: Instagram / DANIEL MOONEY

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