#Plastic Surgery Software

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Plastic Surgery Software Market to Grow on Efficient Patient Management Demand

The Global Plastic Surgery Software Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1.31 Bn in 2025 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 9.01% over the forecast period 2025 to 2032.

Plastic surgery software encompasses specialized platforms designed to streamline clinical workflows, patient management, imaging, and billing processes for aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons. These solutions typically offer electronic medical record (EMR) capabilities tailored to pre- and post-operative tracking, integrated 3D imaging for treatment simulation, appointment scheduling, secure patient communication, and automated revenue cycle management. Plastic Surgery Software Market Insights by adopting these systems, clinics benefit from reduced administrative overhead, enhanced data accuracy, faster patient turnarounds, and improved compliance with healthcare regulations. As demand for minimally invasive procedures rises and competition intensifies, robust software aids in differentiating services, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring consistent quality of care. The ability to integrate with existing electronic health records and telemedicine solutions further expands the market scope, positioning plastic surgery software as a critical enabler of both operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. Get more insights on,Plastic Surgery Software Market

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Surgeon TNC - A Professional Webflow Website Template for Surgeons and Medical Clinics

A modern, professional website is often the first place patients look for information, check credentials, and decide whether to book a consultation. That’s where Surgeon TNC comes in a Webflow Website template designed specifically for surgeons, medical clinics, and specialists who need a strong online presence that reflects the seriousness and quality of their care.

Whether you’re a solo surgeon, part of a group practice, or running a multi-specialty clinic, Surgeon TNC helps you build an impressive, patient-friendly website without any coding knowledge

What is Surgeon TNC?

Surgeon TNC is a premium, ready-to-use Webflow Website Template made for surgeons, doctors, and healthcare clinics. It’s designed to be clean, responsive, and highly informative, making it easy to present your medical expertise, list surgical services, and connect with patients through forms and contact options.

Why Choose Surgeon TNC?

Here are some of the top reasons why Surgeon TNC is an excellent choice for your medical practice or clinic website:

Elegant Design: It has a modern, trendy, and elegant design that lets you easily add your own touch to make your website shine.

CMS Integration: This template allows you to publish informative blog posts, patient testimonials, and doctor profiles that showcase your expertise with powerful CMS integration.

Surgery Procedure Showcase: You can highlight your surgical steps, tips and guidelines so that your audience can know some information and attract your services.

Gallery Showcase: Immerse your visitors in the beauty of your service with a perfect visual gallery. Display before-and-after galleries to demonstrate your results perfectly.

Video & Responsive Sliders: Show off your skills and some surgical procedures with stunning video segments. Navigate your services effortlessly with responsive sliders.

Excellent Testimonials Showcase: Highlight your medical and surgical services using interactive elements. Impress potential clients with visually stunning testimonials from previous clients.

Perfect Call to Action Placement: Our perfectly designed call-to-action allows you to get more visitors to your website, maximize engagement and drive conversions.

Engaging Blog Showcase: This template’s blog page is designed with precision to make it easy for visitors to find and read the blog they are looking for.

Pricing Information: Clearly outline your pricing with our pricing page. This ensures transparency and helps potential customers choose the most suitable package as per their needs.

Contact details: Clearly display your beauty and wellness business information, including address, phone number, and an interactive map, so customers can easily find and reach you.

Dedicated Customer Support: When you choose Surgeon TNC, you get exceptional support from the TNCFlow support team. Our dedicated professionals can answer your questions and help you immediately.

Ideal for a Range of Medical Professionals

Surgeon TNC works well for:

General surgeons

Plastic surgeons

Orthopedic surgeons

ENT specialists

Medical clinics

Specialized outpatient surgery centers

Whether you operate independently or within a team, this template is flexible enough to suit your practice.

Final Thoughts

Patients expect medical websites to be clean, informative, and trustworthy. With Surgeon TNC, you get a beautifully designed Webflow Website Template that helps your surgical practice stand out online and attract new patients with confidence.

Let’s bring your medical vision to life with “ Surgeon TNC ” premium design

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USEFUL SOFTWARE FOR THE SIMS 2

This is a list of programs that will make your life easier if you're an avid Sims 2 player. Click on program titles to get download links.

SimPE The most known software for The Sims 2 that lets you edit package files. You can do basic stuff like rename a Sim, change family name, edit Sims' genetics as well as edit/create mods. Don't use if you have no idea what you're doing, watch a tutorial first or back up your neighborhood beforehand in case you mess something up! The newest version also has a terrain editor.

Sims2Pack Clean Installer The best program for installing downloaded lots and Sims. Those don't just go into Downloads, you need to install them!

Hood Checker This program checks neighborhood references and can clean out ones that are broken. Also useful for bringing back lost graves (it's still good to have NoUnlinkOnDelete).

HCDU Plus The Hack Conflict Detector Utility lets you scan your Downloads folder to check if you have any mods that edit the same aspect of the game, so can potentially be in conflict. Also useful to navigate which mods load first (load order is important for some mods to work).

What Caused This When you have 'testingcheats' on, the game gives you error messages if there's something going on. Not all of them mean there's a serious problem, but What Caused This can help you navigate what the source is. Upload the log file (Documents/EA/TS2/Logs) in the program, give it your Downloads folder and it will scan it to look for the culprit. Might give you straighforward information on which mod conflict caused the issue or that you lack Smarter EP Check for a mod that requires it.

The Compressorizer You can compress your Downloads to take up less space.

Delphy's Download Organiser You can filter your files to a certain category, scan for orphans (files that don't fully work if other files are missing, such as meshes), duplicates, and clean up your Downloads folder in an easier way than trying to track it inside the folder manually.

Outfit Organiser You downloaded CC clothes that the creator marked as outerwear but you think they don't fit in that category? With this program you can quickly change that! It's also doable in SimPE, but Outfit Organiser is a lot easier to use.

CPack Editor If you want to make plastic surgery genetic, there's no need to do it manually in SimPE, especially if it's more than one Sim. In CPack Editor, you just choose your neighborhood's folder, run the program, and it changes ALL surgery faces in that neighborhood to genetic!

Lot Adjuster This program lets you edit already existing lots. If you want a smaller or bigger lot than possible in-game, you can do it here! Also great for creating pavilions or row houses that are all separate lots, as you can get rid of the 2-tile border separating buildings by making the lots smaller and copying them.

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100 Inventions by Women

LIFE-SAVING/MEDICAL/GLOBAL IMPACT:

Artificial Heart Valve – Nina Starr Braunwald

Stem Cell Isolation from Bone Marrow – Ann Tsukamoto

Chemotherapy Drug Research – Gertrude Elion

Antifungal Antibiotic (Nystatin) – Rachel Fuller Brown & Elizabeth Lee Hazen

Apgar Score (Newborn Health Assessment) – Virginia Apgar

Vaccination Distribution Logistics – Sara Josephine Baker

Hand-Held Laser Device for Cataracts – Patricia Bath

Portable Life-Saving Heart Monitor – Dr. Helen Brooke Taussig

Medical Mask Design – Ellen Ochoa

Dental Filling Techniques – Lucy Hobbs Taylor

Radiation Treatment Research – Cécile Vogt

Ultrasound Advancements – Denise Grey

Biodegradable Sanitary Pads – Arunachalam Muruganantham (with women-led testing teams)

First Computer Algorithm – Ada Lovelace

COBOL Programming Language – Grace Hopper

Computer Compiler – Grace Hopper

FORTRAN/FORUMAC Language Development – Jean E. Sammet

Caller ID and Call Waiting – Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) – Marian Croak

Wireless Transmission Technology – Hedy Lamarr

Polaroid Camera Chemistry / Digital Projection Optics – Edith Clarke

Jet Propulsion Systems Work – Yvonne Brill

Infrared Astronomy Tech – Nancy Roman

Astronomical Data Archiving – Henrietta Swan Leavitt

Nuclear Physics Research Tools – Chien-Shiung Wu

Protein Folding Software – Eleanor Dodson

Global Network for Earthquake Detection – Inge Lehmann

Earthquake Resistant Structures – Edith Clarke

Water Distillation Device – Maria Telkes

Portable Water Filtration Devices – Theresa Dankovich

Solar Thermal Storage System – Maria Telkes

Solar-Powered House – Mária Telkes

Solar Cooker Advancements – Barbara Kerr

Microbiome Research – Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello

Marine Navigation System – Ida Hyde

Anti-Malarial Drug Work – Tu Youyou

Digital Payment Security Algorithms – Radia Perlman

Wireless Transmitters for Aviation – Harriet Quimby

Contributions to Touchscreen Tech – Dr. Annette V. Simmonds

Robotic Surgery Systems – Paula Hammond

Battery-Powered Baby Stroller – Ann Moore

Smart Textile Sensor Fabric – Leah Buechley

Voice-Activated Devices – Kimberly Bryant

Artificial Limb Enhancements – Aimee Mullins

Crash Test Dummies for Women – Astrid Linder

Shark Repellent – Julia Child

3D Illusionary Display Tech – Valerie Thomas

Biodegradable Plastics – Julia F. Carney

Ink Chemistry for Inkjet Printers – Margaret Wu

Computerised Telephone Switching – Erna Hoover

Word Processor Innovations – Evelyn Berezin

Braille Printer Software – Carol Shaw

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HOUSEHOLD & SAFETY INNOVATIONS:

Home Security System – Marie Van Brittan Brown

Fire Escape – Anna Connelly

Life Raft – Maria Beasley

Windshield Wiper – Mary Anderson

Car Heater – Margaret Wilcox

Toilet Paper Holder – Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner

Foot-Pedal Trash Can – Lillian Moller Gilbreth

Retractable Dog Leash – Mary A. Delaney

Disposable Diaper Cover – Marion Donovan

Disposable Glove Design – Kathryn Croft

Ice Cream Maker – Nancy Johnson

Electric Refrigerator Improvements – Florence Parpart

Fold-Out Bed – Sarah E. Goode

Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag Machine – Margaret Knight

Square-Bottomed Paper Bag – Margaret Knight

Street-Cleaning Machine – Florence Parpart

Improved Ironing Board – Sarah Boone

Underwater Telescope – Sarah Mather

Clothes Wringer – Ellene Alice Bailey

Coffee Filter – Melitta Bentz

Scotchgard (Fabric Protector) – Patsy Sherman

Liquid Paper (Correction Fluid) – Bette Nesmith Graham

Leak-Proof Diapers – Valerie Hunter Gordon

FOOD/CONVENIENCE/CULTURAL IMPACT:

Chocolate Chip Cookie – Ruth Graves Wakefield

Monopoly (The Landlord’s Game) – Elizabeth Magie

Snugli Baby Carrier – Ann Moore

Barrel-Style Curling Iron – Theora Stephens

Natural Hair Product Line – Madame C.J. Walker

Virtual Reality Journalism – Nonny de la Peña

Digital Camera Sensor Contributions – Edith Clarke

Textile Color Processing – Beulah Henry

Ice Cream Freezer – Nancy Johnson

Spray-On Skin (ReCell) – Fiona Wood

Langmuir-Blodgett Film – Katharine Burr Blodgett

Fish & Marine Signal Flares – Martha Coston

Windshield Washer System – Charlotte Bridgwood

Smart Clothing / Sensor Integration – Leah Buechley

Fibre Optic Pressure Sensors – Mary Lou Jepsen

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modern concepts assigned to old gods my beloved!!!!

Apollo getting space exploration added to his domain! The concept of first setting foot upon a new world!

Artemis getting return trips and the concept of turning a new world into familiar territory!

Athena getting the concept of computing and software development because it's literally the web!

Psyche attaining more power as the patron goddess of therapists as her domain is that of the soul!

Aphrodite dipping her toes into the medical field by being associated with plastic surgery and her child Hermaphroditus being associated with gender affirmation surgery!

Hermes the god of social media and patron to influencers!

Hephaestus the creator of the union and patron of factory workers!

Helios the god of solar power!

Prometheus stealing the power of the atom and gifting it to mankind!

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MORE PISS TALK!!! (mostly for my own recollection)

I’m not going to put this under a readmore anymore even though it is long; I don’t think anyone is reading whose squeamishness about potential piss talk somehow overrides the curiosity implied in the choice to subscribe to a mundane personal journal.

Yesterday was the three-week follow-up. The surgeon removed the drain that had been difficult to get out before because of the stitches. The SP cath stays in, and I have to see her again on the 30th. I had detached the bag from the catheter and plugged it two days before that, to practice having my bladder fill and peeing the usual way, as instructed—and I can, but it seems I can’t empty all the way when I try.

This issue is not noticeable on my end—when my body stops, I experience myself as no longer needing to go. The way it was determined was much more elaborate and empirical. The surgeon used the cath to put saline into my bladder so she’d know precisely how full it was, which didn’t hurt but felt peculiar (you never naturally experience the volume changing that fast), and asked me to tell her to stop when I felt a need to go. I then had to use their uroflowmeter: a funnel/bucket combo that creates an electronic profile of your piss. I did not pass that test!

(The one thing I did like about this device was that the software had a big button labeled “Begin Micturation.”)

So now I have homework: when I go at home, I’m to empty as much as I can when I feel I need to, and then remove the cath plug and drain the remainder into a plastic jug with measurements on it, and record the volume I wasn’t able to pass on my own.

This is not a surgical issue, but a matter of the muscles not being relaxed enough, she told me. One can develop issues later on from scar tissue forming in the urethra, but it is too soon for that; also, the flow rate itself is normal, which it would not be with that kind of blockage.

I would really like this to resolve on its own with time and practice, and perhaps it is just muscle weirdness post-surgery, but I do wonder if I had this issue before to some degree and will need pelvic PT to get it fully under control. :| Like many trans people, I’ve had times when I deliberately avoided public bathrooms, and like many autistic people, apparently, I do not have great bladder proprioception (took what she appeared to find a surprising amount of saline). While this has never caused me noticeable trouble, it is more relevant now that I’ve been rearranged and am having to pass these tests.

As postsurgical difficulties go, the whole thing is a lot less distressing than basically anything else would be (a fistula, wound separation, a wound infection or UTI, retraction of my dick), but I am still grumpy.

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The reason the high tops work is that the canvas and the lacing limit "wobble". If you need more support, look for a shoe with a firm/hard counter (the hard, half moon shaped bit that goes against the heel). It's like stabilizing a house's foundation instead of the listing upper floor. You can still combine this with an ankle high shoe of any kind, but if your lower legs swell, you can get a low sneaker or even ballet flats that will stabilize you. Th!nk, El Naturalista, Wolky and Rollingsoft/Gabor are a few brands that have this feature on durable shoes with a modern design. Gabor does widths. If you find the top of the counter is cutting into your skin, go to a cobbler and kindly ask if they could run a hammer over the sharp edge a few times. No shoes are worth bleeding for.

If you've got chronic diarrhea, a bidet will be kinder to your backside than toilet paper. If you can't access even a travel bidet, or forgot it at home while traveling, I once got the advice "at some point you just take care of the worst of it and take a shower". Not only is this true, but 10 minutes of hot water on your lower half while breathing in warm, moist air tends to also calm down (at least a little) whatever in your belly has decided to run on horse software today.

One good thing that came from covid is that the TP shortage magically revealed unto recycled TP manufacturers that they can get quilty TP money by making quilty TP. If you do find yourself using a lot of toilet paper, look into finding some high quality 100% recycled stuff. Less because of saving the rain forest, or the lacking logic in buying new material with the intent to throw it out, but because it's less likely to clog your toilet. If you're running to the toilet every ten minutes, you are not having a day where you will have a good time with the plunger, or concoctions involving dish soap and boiling water.

If you're the kind of person who can get away with wearing dresses: you can hide a lot of bloated tummy under an A-line dress. Also, people think you put effort in your appearance if you wear a dress. I've got a few in knit jersey with flutter sleeves for days when I need to see a doctor for a vaccine, blood sample or BP reading. I've also got a few ankle length dresses if I don't have wfh days left but can't fit into anything but oversized jogging pants. You can sneak the jogging pants on underneath if it's cold.

If you've got a really bad bloat day and your underwear won't fit, but going commando is not an option... Adult diapers are surprisingly accommodating to waist fluctuations. Most supermarkets and drug stores have them near the period products. They are fully plastic, so either make sure you have times where you can let your skin air dry, or look into ways to prevent diaper rash for your skin type. They're also good for anxiety about soiling yourself if you've had accidents when sick/exhausted/in too much pain.

Sometimes you need a pain killer. Sometimes you need a spasm reliever. Ask about this to your doctor if you have cramps or muscle pain that has the same response, or less, to ibuprofen as it does to m&m's. Some of them work on smooth muscle, like in the GI system and uterus, others work on skeletal muscle, like those in the abdominal wall and limbs.

Pregnancy pillows are a friggin godsend for sleeping on your side after abdominal surgery or if you're prone to joint pain. If those are too expensive, too difficult to find or too heavy... I've used an Ikea Blåhaj in a pinch. The big, 100cm one. Put a cotton T-shirt or pillow cover over it in summer if its polyester body gets too warm.

Endocrine system making you feel like you're overheating even after everything has been checked out and deemed fine? Sweating a lot? Get some natural fiber clothes or underlayers with a high linen content. Or hemp. Or ramie. These are fibers from plant bast cells (instead of cotton fluff or pulped plant waste, like viscose or bamboo), and are better than their already comfier brethren at absorbing and wicking away sweat. They're also great at slowing down BO. You'll still feel hot, but not being sticky, stinky and hot will help. They don't have to be woven clothes or fancy clothes. My 55/45 hemp-cotton blend T-shirts from Up-Rise usually go for standard-affordable slow fashion prices... But they have decent promo codes at least three times a year, so at least half of my shirts were bought at "will not immediately dissolve" fast fashion prices.

The best medical aid or medication is the one you can use. Talk to your doctor/pharmacist/ortho tech if something isn't working for you. That's telling you doctor how bad side effects are, sure, I've mentioning I couldn't take a liquid medication on time because I needed to be near cutlery I could sanitize to take it, and got switched to the tablet formula. My compression wear compliance in hospital skyrocketed by being switched to knee-high ones as opposed to thigh-high. I've found out my tech can separately bill my insurance for the orthodic shoe inserts prescribed, and me for the "medically unnecessary", extra thin, carbon fiber witchcraft that means I can buy off the rack shoes.

I've been disabled for almost 29 years. Here's what I've learned.

Tablets sink and capsules float. Separate out your tablets and capsules when you go to take them. Tip your head down when taking capsules and up when taking tablets. Liquigels don't matter, they kinda stay in the middle of whatever liquid is in your mouth.

If your pill tastes bad, coat it with a bit of butter or margarine. I learned this from my mom, who learned it from a pharmacist.

Being in pain every day isn't normal. Average people experience pain during exceptional moments, like when they stub their toe or jam their finger in a door, not when they sit cross-legged.

Make a medical binder. Make multiple medical binders. I have a small one that comes with me to appointments and two big ones that stay at home, one with old stuff and one with more recent stuff.

Find your icons. Some of mine include Daya Betty (drag queen with diabetes), Stef Sanjati (influencer with Waardenburg syndrome and ADHD), and Hank Green (guy with ulcerative colitis who... does a bunch of stuff). They don't have to be disabled in the same way as you. They don't even have to be real people. Put their pictures up somewhere if you want; I've been meaning to decorate my medical binders with pictures of my icons.

Take a bin, box, bag, basket, whatever and fill it with items to cope with. This can be stuff for mentally coping like colouring books or play clay or stuff for physically coping like pain medicine or physio tape.

Decorate your shit! My cane for at home has a plushie backpack clip hanging from the end of the handle and my cane for going places is covered in stickers. All of my medical binders have fun scrapbooking paper on the outside. Sometimes, I put stickers and washi tape on my inhalers and pill bottles. I used my Cricut to decorate my coping bin with quotes from my icons, like "I've seen enough of Ba Sing Se" and "I need you to be angrier with that bell".

If a flare-up is making you unable to eat or keep food down, consider going to the ER. A pharmacist once told me that since my eye flares can make me so nauseous that I cannot eat, then I need to go to the hospital when that happens.

Cola works wonders for nausea. I have mini cans of Diet Pepsi in my coping bin.

Shortbread is one of the only things I can eat when nauseous. Giant Tiger sells individually-wrapped servings of shortbread around Christmas or the British import store sells them year-round. I also keep these in my coping bin.

Unless it violates a pain contract or something, don't be afraid to go behind your doctor's back to get something they are refusing you. I got my cardiologist referral by getting in with a different NP at my primary care clinic than who I usually saw. I switched from Seroquel to Abilify by visiting a walk-in.

If you have a condition affecting your abdomen in some way (GI issues, reproductive problems, y'know) then invest in track pants that are too big. I bought some for my laparoscopy over a year ago and they've been handy for pelvic pain days, too. I've also heard loose pants are good for after colonoscopies.

Do whatever works, even if it's weird. I've sat on the floor of the Eaton Centre to take my pills. I've shoved heating pads down my front waistband to reach my uterus.

High-top Converse are good for weak ankles. I almost exclusively wear them.

You can reuse your pill bottles for stuff. I use my jumbo ones to store makeup sponges and my long skinny ones to hold a travel-size amount of Q-Tips.

Just because your diagnostics come back with nothing, it doesn't mean nothing is wrong. Maybe you were checking the wrong thing, or the diagnostic tool wasn't sensitive enough. I have bradycardia episodes even though multiple cardiac tests caught nothing. I probably have endometriosis even though my gynecologist didn't see anything.

You can bring your comfort item to appointments, and it's generally a green flag when someone talks to you about it. I brought a Squishmallow turkey (named Ulana) to my laparoscopy and they had her wearing my mask when I woke up. I brought a Build-A-Bear cat (named Blinx) to another procedure and a nurse told me that everyone in the hall on the way to the procedure room saw him and were talking about how cute he was. Both of those ended up being positive experiences and every person who talked to me about my plushies was nice to me. If you don't feel comfortable having it visible to your provider during the appointment, you can hide it in your bag and just know it's there, or if you're in a video appointment, you can hold it below frame in your lap.

Get a small bucket, fill it with stuff, and stick it in your bed (if you have room for it). I filled a bucket with Ensure, juice boxes, oatmeal bars, lotion, my rescue inhaler, etc. in October 2023 in anticipation of my laparoscopy and I still have it in my bed as of January 2025.

If your disability impacts your impulse control (e.g. ADHD, bipolar disorder), you should consider setting limits around your spending -- no more than X dollars at a time, nothing online unless it's absolutely necessary, and so on. Or, run these purchases by someone you trust before committing to them; I use my BFF groupchat to help talk sense into myself when I buy stuff.

Feel free to add on what you've learned about disability!

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✨ Real-Time Plastic Surgery Morphing Software: Transform Your Look Instantly with FaceTouchUp Inc

Have you ever wondered what you might look like after a cosmetic procedure—without actually going under the knife? Thanks to today’s technology, you no longer have to imagine it. With real-time plastic surgery morphing software, you can preview aesthetic changes before making any permanent decisions. 🌟

🖥️ What Is Real-Time Plastic Surgery Morphing Software?

Real-time morphing software lets you visualize the effects of cosmetic procedures instantly using photos or live camera feeds. From rhinoplasty to facelifts, the software adjusts facial features in a hyper-realistic way—no more guessing what your results could look like.

🔍 Why FaceTouchUp Inc Stands Out

One of the pioneers in this space is FaceTouchUp Inc, a trusted name in virtual cosmetic simulation. Their software is intuitive, accurate, and used by both individuals and professionals alike. Whether you're a curious patient or a plastic surgeon looking to enhance consultations, FaceTouchUp provides powerful tools to simulate changes with ease.

✅ Key features include:

📷 Upload and simulate directly on your own photo

🔄 Real-time adjustments and live preview

📝 Share and save simulated results for reference

💻 Web-based access—no download required

💡 Who Can Benefit from It?

Patients: Explore cosmetic options confidently before committing.

Surgeons: Improve consultations and align expectations visually.

Clinics: Offer interactive experiences that build trust with potential clients.

🧠 Smart Technology, Real Results

FaceTouchUp Inc’s software uses smart algorithms and high-precision image rendering to deliver lifelike results. The goal isn’t to replace the surgeon—it’s to help bridge the gap between imagination and reality, fostering better communication and satisfaction.

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Curious to see how subtle (or dramatic) changes might enhance your appearance? Try the FaceTouchUp Inc real-time morphing software today and explore a new way to plan your cosmetic journey. 🧴🧍‍♀️

FaceTouchUp Inc makes visualization simple, accessible, and empowering. Because when it comes to your face, seeing really is believing. 🪞💬

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Week 9: Digital Citizenship and Software Literacy: Instagram Filters

Sources:(Corp n.d.)

Selfies are not just photos. They are created using Instagram filters and AR technology. AR filters, which were originally used for fun, have now become part of our daily routine as “beautification tools” that change skin texture and facial contours (Azuma, 1997; Barker, 2020).

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With filters becoming commonplace, new standards of beauty are emerging. The “Instagram face” is closer to a Caucasian face, making it difficult to identify race, and idealizes a balanced, beautiful face (Tolentino, 2019). However, the reality is that not everyone looks like that. And when we see reality, our hearts are hurt.

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Sources:(Korea Plastic Surgery Before and After | AB Plastic Surgery 2024)

The reality of filters in South Korea

90% of South Koreans say that looks are important. (South Korea: importance of appearance 2020 n.d.) Despite this, South Korea boasts the highest surgery rate in the world, with one-third of young women undergoing plastic surgery (Rodrigues 2024). The following results show how much South Koreans care about their appearance and how often they use Instagram filters.

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Snapchat dysmorphia

This refers to the psychological and behavioral tendency to seek plastic surgery to achieve the “ideal self” created by filters in apps like Snapchat and FaceTune.

Another noteworthy point is that people are suffering from something called “Snapchat dysmorphia.” In the past, it was common for patients to bring photos of celebrities and request plastic surgery. However, recently, there has been a sharp increase in patients bringing photos created by AI.

According to Boston University Medicine, there has been an increase in cases where patients bring in photos of themselves edited with the Snapchat app and request plastic surgery to achieve that look. (Ducharme 2018)

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Filters determine who is shown

On social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, algorithms are at play. These algorithms prioritize displaying popular posts and photos that align with “beauty standards.” Such standards include a slim physique and fair skin. As a result, people who do not fit these standards may become “invisible” due to the algorithm. For example, this includes LGBTQ individuals, people of color, and those with a larger body type, so it means people who do not meet these standards of beauty will have fewer opportunities to catch the attention of followers, even if they post similar content.

Even if they post the same content, if it does not conform to the “mainstream ideal of beauty,” it is less likely to be seen by followers (Duffy & Meisner 2022). People in this situation may stop posting their true selves or use filters to alter their appearance. This is called self-censorship.

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Source: (音楽ナタリー編集部 2024)

What can we do!! Respect yourself as you are Popular Japanese artist Chanmina continues to question beauty standards on social media by posting unfiltered photos of herself and saying that it is wrong to judge people by their appearance. Like her, it is important to accept yourself as you are.

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Reference

Ducharme, J 2018, People Are Getting Plastic Surgery to Look Like Snapchat Filters, Doctors Warn, TIME, Time.

Duffy, BE & Meisner, C 2022, ‘Platform Governance at the margins: Social Media Creators’ Experiences with Algorithmic (in)visibility’, Media, Culture & Society, vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 285–304.

Korea Plastic Surgery Before and After | AB Plastic Surgery 2024, Abplasticsurgerykorea.com.

Rodrigues, A 2024, The Cosmetic Collective Conference 2025, by Juv’ae, Aesthetic Medical Practitioner<https://aestheticmedicalpractitioner.com.au/features/cosmetic-practice/top-20-countries-with-the-highest-plastic-surgery-rates-per-capita/?utm_source=chatgpt.com>.

South Korea: importance of appearance 2020 n.d., Statista.

音楽ナタリー編集部 2024, ちゃんみなが求めるのは血が通った「本物」の個性、新曲「NG」とプロジェクト「No No Girls」への思い語る, 音楽ナタリー, viewed 15 June 2025, <https://natalie.mu/music/pp/chanmina05>.

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Week 9: Instagram Filters: Software Literacy and Digital Citizenship

Hi, citizens of the digital world! 🎉

Have you ever used Instagram's "Baby Face" filter? The one where you look like you just stepped out of a diaper commercial, you know? Yes, I have utilized it. Once. Never again. But let's face it, it's both funny and terrifying. 😂

Jokes aside, however, Instagram filters are more than just entertaining tools; they have deeper connections to software literacy and digital citizenship.

What does that mean, then? Digital citizenship refers to the responsible, moral, and innovative use of digital spaces. This entails understanding how filters impact our self-perception as well as the content we post.

The key is software literacy. Technical proficiency is demonstrated by being able to use Instagram's interface, change the brightness, adjust the saturation, or make your own AR filter. However, ethical thinking is also necessary. Do you use a filter to cover up your insecurities or to improve your artwork? Although there is no incorrect response, it is worthwhile to have the discussion.

Consider Essena O'Neill. In 2015, she announced her public departure from Instagram, exposing that her ostensibly "perfect" life was a carefully constructed façade fueled by filters and pressure from sponsors (Boy, J.D. and Uitermark, J, 2023). She reminded us that reality might not be reflected in even the best photographs.

And this is supported by science. Young girls who saw edited Instagram photos reported feeling less satisfied with their bodies than those who saw unedited ones (Milson, R, 2019). Our sense of normalcy can be distorted by continuous exposure to filtered, idealized images.

Instagram is aware of this as well. Filters that resemble plastic surgery were outlawed in 2021 due to worries about mental health and self-esteem, particularly among teenagers (Cohen, D, 2024).

Positively, initiatives like Dove's "Self-Esteem Project" are promoting body positivity and authenticity online. They support #NoDigitalDistortion and urge influencers to reveal when a photo has been altered.

In summary, Instagram filters are tools. They can convey humor, creativity, or beauty, but they can also perpetuate unattainable ideals. Using these tools with awareness, skill, and integrity is a sign of a responsible digital citizen.

So, feel free to be Shrek, a glitter bomb, or even a butterfly. Just keep in mind that the true you cannot be replaced by any filter.

References

Boy, J.D. and Uitermark, J., 2023. On Display: Instagram, the Self, and the City. Oxford University Press.

Milson, R., 2019. Like for Like: The Effect of Idealised Instagram Photos on the Body Satisfaction of Young Girls(Doctoral dissertation, Northumbria University).

Cohen, D., 2024. How We See Ourselves: How Psychology, Society and the Media Impact Our Body Image. Taylor & Francis.

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What is a plastic surgery simulator, and what are its uses?

A plastic surgery simulator is a digital tool that lets users upload a photo and visually explore how their face or body might look after cosmetic procedures — such as a nose job, face lift, or breast augmentation. It helps bridge the gap between expectation and reality, making consultations clearer and more personalized.

How Does a Plastic Surgery Simulator Work?

Using a simulator like FaceTouchUp, you simply upload your photo and use easy tools to reshape or enhance specific features. Whether you’re adjusting the nose, lifting the jawline, or refining the body, the simulator creates realistic before-and-after images.

It works on devices like:

Desktop computers

MacBooks

iPhones and Android phones

iPads and tablets

All you need is a browser — no software installation required.

What Are the Uses of a Plastic Surgery Simulator?

1. Visualize Possible Results

Patients can get a realistic preview of how they may look after surgery. This builds confidence and helps set realistic expectations.

2. Better Communication with Surgeons

The simulator makes it easier to explain your goals during a consultation. You can show your surgeon exactly what changes you’re looking for.

3. Try Before You Decide

Before booking a procedure, users can experiment with different looks. This is especially helpful for people considering changes to their nose, chin, breasts, or face.

4. Educational Tool for Clinics

Clinics and surgeons use plastic surgery simulators to educate patients. It allows professionals to visually explain how certain procedures work.

5. Improves Consultation Conversions

Who Should Use a Plastic Surgery Simulator?

People considering rhinoplasty, face lifts, breast augmentation, or body contouring

Plastic surgeons and aesthetic clinics for patient consultations

Anyone wanting to explore cosmetic changes in a safe, virtual way

Why FaceTouchUp is a Popular Choice

FaceTouchUp is one of the leading tools in this space. It’s:

Easy to use

Web-based (no download needed)

Accessible on all devices

Offers a range of simulation tools for different procedures

visit our site: https://www.facetouchup.com/

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Would you be able to give us more occupation suggestions? ❤️

Most definitely, angel! I'll list them below the cut and if you need more ideas or help narrowing down your choices, feel free to send another ask/message the main! The list got incredibly long I'm afraid as I got carried away with so many ideas, so please if you need any help, ask away!

Divorce Attorney, Mayor's Aide, Paralegal, Solicitor, Judge, Mediator, Intellectual Property Attorney

Jewellers, Glassblowers, Sculptor

Retired Professional Badminton Player, Professional Golfer, Golf Instructor, Professional Surfer

Horse-Riding Instructor, Trail Guide ( they could be an employee of Driftwood Hollow Ranch, owned by Alejandro )

Country Club Manager, Maître D', Tennis Pro/Tennis Instructor, Caddies, Recreation Coordinator, Landscapers

Socialites, Philanthropists

Hedge Fund Manager, CFO, Corporate Consultant, CEO, Managing Director

Broadway producer, Owner of a Production Company, Music Producer, Youtuber/Influencer

Maestro, Pianist, Violinist, Cellist, Opera Singer, Music Teacher

College Professors, High School Counsellor, High School Mathematics Teacher

Hotel Receptionist, Hotel Manager, Event Coordinator, Concierge ( could work at the Hermosa Hotel owned by the Hermosa Family )

Sous Chefs, Celebrity Chefs, Private Chefs

Sex Therapist, Wellness Guru, Plastic Surgeon, Pediatrician, Chief Resident, Head of Surgeries, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Private Nurses/Caregivers, Massage Therapist, Neurosurgeon, High-end Concierge Physician

Event Planner, Wedding Planner, Florist, Party Shop Owner, Costume Shop Worker, Caterers

Gardener, Butler, Nannies, Interior Designers, Handyman, Estate Manager

Sales Associates, Boutique Owner, Personal Shoppers, Stylists

Real estate agents, Insurance Agents, Real Estate Attorney, House Sitter

Software Architect, Environmental Engineer

Owner of a Private Security Agency

Mechanics, Plumbers, Pool Technicians, Carpenters

Con Artist, Cat Thief

Celebrity Photographer

Vineyard Owner

Ghost Writer

Yacht Crew ( deckhands, stewards, captain )

Firefighters

Private dectitives

Lifeguard

Dog Groomer, Vet

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Week 9: Digital Citizenship and Software Literacy - Instagram Filters

Alright, time for the confession: I have undoubtedly asked myself, "Why don't I look like my Instagram Story from last night?" when I look in the mirror. It's the filter, spoiler alert. Nowadays, software literacy is just as crucial as skincare, and really? In addition to covering up pimples, these digital touch-ups are completely changing how we see ourselves.

Filters will be our first topic. They have evolved into beauty templates and are no longer merely for fun. As Barker (2020) notes, social media sites like Instagram and Snapchat have normalised a limited definition of beauty that is "pretty" in the most stereotypical, Eurocentric, and painless way possible. Adorable, yes? In agreement. Alright? Not that much.

Rettberg (2017) introduced the concept of "biometric citizenship," which holds that our selfie habits are influenced by algorithms. We are optimising our digital selves to thrive in the machine vision jungle, not merely posting to connect. It's software-driven survival, not simply selfies.

When Coy-Dibley (2016) warns of "digitised dysmorphia," outstanding, does that hit home. Our natural features feel "wrong" when we compare our filtered and actual faces. We seem to have lost sight of our true appearance, as if Photoshop had taken the place of our mirror.

Even worse, real-world aesthetic choices are now influenced by filters. According to Dorfman et al. (2018), social media is driving trends in plastic surgery, particularly when hashtags like #botox and #filterface gain popularity. Crazy, you say? What's worse is that these filters aren't neutral. The same racial and gender biases ingrained in tech culture are reflected in digital tools, such as filters, as Noble (2018) reminds us. That face, "perfect"? It does not reflect all people.

Therefore, yes, filters may be entertaining, and when I'm feeling frantic, I'll still put on a sparkling crown. However, I'm also becoming a little better at using technology and much more understanding of my true, unfiltered self.

References:

-Barker, J. (2020). Making-up on mobile: The pretty filters and ugly implications of Snapchat. Fashion, Style & Popular Culture, 7(2), 207–221. https://doi.org/10.1386/fspc_00015_1

-Coy-Dibley, I. (2016). Digitised dysmorphia of the female body: The re/disfigurement of the image. Palgrave Communications, 2, 16040. https://doi.org/10.1057/palcomms.2016.40

-Dorfman, R. G., Vaca, E. E., Mahmood, E., Fine, N. A., & Schierle, C. F. (2018). Plastic surgery-related hashtag utilization on Instagram: Implications for education and marketing. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 38(3), 332–338. https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjx144

-Noble, S. U. (2018). Algorithms of oppression: How search engines reinforce racism. NYU Press.

-Rettberg, J. W. (2017). Biometric citizens: Adapting our selfies to machine vision. In A. Kuntsman (Ed.), Selfie citizenship (pp. 89–99). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-45270-8_10

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Week 9: ‌Digital Citizenship and Software Literacy: Instagram Filters

Hey guys, welcome back!

Hope you guys are having a great time. 

So today, I’m going to talk about something that most of you can probably relate to, filters! 

I believe most of you used Instagram’s filters before, right? But, have you ever think about how it works? 

Instagram introduced the filters feature in 2017. Then, it allows users to create their own filters in 2019, using the tool, Spark AR (Miller and McIntyre, 2022). October 2019, Instagram banned filters that are related to plastic surgery but this policy was then overturned. Instagram allows effects that can change the size and the shape of a user's facial features. 

The software literacy concept is about professional knowledge of understanding, applying, solving problems and critically evaluating to achieve specific learning and career goals (‌Khoo & Hight, 2017). We should understand how these filters shape our experience. Your phone's camera will first scan your face and create a 3D model. Next, effects will be added based on your selections and blended into a dynamic data cube. Finally, you will be able to view, share and record yourself in an AR filter (Eugeni, 2022).

These filters can create positive and negative effects. It can help you to increase your confidence and be more satisfied with your body figure. Moreover, when users feel interested and satisfied using the filters, it will lead the users to engage more with the social media platforms. On the other hand, it also will cause unrealistic standards and make people often compare themselves to others (‌Kumar & Madhushree Nanda Agarwal, 2023). People will start comparing their natural appearance to those digitally enhanced versions of themselves or even others. Over time, this will cause low self esteem and lead to body disfactions too. 

In conclusion, filters are more than an entertainment editing tool. It is important to understand how they work and how it influences our identity. Therefore, as a mindful digital citizen, we get to enjoy these features while still maintaining a healthy and realistic view of ourselves and others. 

I will stop here for today. Comment your thoughts with me! 🥰

References: 

Miller, L.A. and McIntyre, J. (2022). From surgery to Cyborgs: a thematic analysis of popular media commentary on Instagram filters. Feminist Media Studies, 23(7), pp.1–17. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/14680777.2022.2129414. 

‌Khoo, E. and Hight, C. (2017). Software Literacy. [online] doi:https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2255-3.ch656. 

‌Eugeni, R. (2022). Augmented Reality Filters and the Faces as Brands: Personal Identities and Marketing Strategies in the Age of Algorithmic Images. Social Computing and Social Media: Applications in Education and Commerce, pp.223–234. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05064-0_17. 

‌Kumar, H. and Madhushree Nanda Agarwal (2023). Filtering the reality: Exploring the dark and bright sides of augmented reality–based filters on social media. Australian Journal of Management. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/03128962231199356.