Medical misinformation is defined as false or inaccurate information that can affect people’s health. It can be spread intentionally or unintentionally by various sources, such as influencers, bloggers, celebrities, advertisers, or even health care professionals. While the vast majority of medical information posted online by medical professionals is accurate, reliable and in keeping with clinical practice standards, this is overshadowed by the sheer number of posts related to medical information posted by non-medical professionals, which is often inaccurate, misleading and even unsafe.
Some common examples of medical misinformation on social media relating to aesthetic medicine include:
Myths and misconceptions regarding the causes and treatments of common aesthetic conditions such as acne, hair loss, wrinkles, or cellulite.
Sharing before and after photos that have been digitally altered to exaggerate results or hide the risks of complications of procedures or products.
Promoting unsafe or unproven products or procedures that claim to have miraculous results on the skin, body, or hair.
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