306. AI Dysmorphia: How Social Media & AI Are Changing Beauty Forever | Dr. Ruslan - Turmeric and Tequila™ | Lyssna här

"AI is creating beauty standards that aren't even humanly possible."

-Dr. Ruslan

What happens when AI creates beauty standards that don't even exist in real life? In this eye-opening episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Ruslan to discuss one of the biggest mental health and social issues emerging in 2026: AI Dysmorphia. From Instagram filters and AI-generated selfies to cosmetic procedures and self-worth, this conversation explores how technology is reshaping the way we see ourselves—and why more young people are seeking procedures based on faces that aren't even real.

Dr. Ruslan explains:

• What AI Dysmorphia actually is

• Why social media has changed cosmetic surgery forever

• How ethical surgeons know when to say "no"

• The psychology behind cosmetic procedures

• Helping teens build confidence before changing their appearance

• How parents can talk with kids about unrealistic beauty standards

• Why confidence starts internally—not with surgery

This isn't an anti-plastic surgery conversation. It's a conversation about making healthy decisions for the right reasons. If you're a parent, educator, athlete, creator, or anyone navigating today's digital world, this episode is a must-listen.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila + Why This Conversation Matters

01:45 Meet Dr. Ruslan: From Artist to Facial Plastic Surgeon

04:30 The Pressure of Operating on Faces & Lessons from Sports

07:00 The Psychology Behind Cosmetic Surgery

10:00 Why Ethical Surgeons Need to Say "No"

13:30 Confidence vs. Chasing Perfection

16:30 What Is AI Dysmorphia?

19:45 How AI Filters Are Creating Impossible Beauty Standards

23:00 Why Social Media Is Changing Self-Image

26:00 Talking to Kids About Beauty, Filters & Confidence

30:00 Teens, Cosmetic Procedures & Responsible Decision-Making

33:30 Advice for Parents Navigating Social Media Pressures

36:30 Final Thoughts: Confidence, Authenticity & Protecting the Next Generation

39:11 Thanks for Watching | Subscribe & Follow Turmeric & Tequila

Dr. Ruslan

Dr. Ruslan Zhuravsky is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and founder of Z Face Plastic Surgery. He specializes exclusively in facial surgery, with a focus on primary and revision rhinoplasty, ethnic rhinoplasty, teenage rhinoplasty, and complex corrective cases. Known for his meticulous technique and artist's eye, Dr. Ruslan blends advanced surgical science with an artistic approach to facial harmony and structure. His boutique practice emphasizes comprehensive, education-driven consultations and ethical patient care, attracting patients globally who seek natural, long-lasting results that preserve individuality.

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