Impactos das redes sociais na saúde mental e autopercepção corporal: O papel do biomédico esteta frente aos padrões de beleza irreais.

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the influence of social media on the consolidation of unrealistic beauty standards and the impact of this dynamic on mental health, highlighting the ethical responsibility of the aesthetic biomedical professional. Methodology: Narrative literature review conducted in the SciELO, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases (2021-2025). The selection included articles correlating digital media use, body image distortion, and the search for aesthetic interventions. Results: Findings indicate that constant exposure to content edited by filters and algorithms enhances body dissatisfaction, acting as a trigger for disorders such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder. It was observed that the search for aesthetic procedures is often driven by the attempt to achieve unreachable ideals, especially when digital consumption exceeds five hours daily. Final considerations: The role of the biomedical professional must transcend technical execution, establishing itself as a health educator. A careful anamnesis is essential to identify unstable psychological motivations, ensuring that treatment focuses on integral health and professional ethics, combating unrealistic expectations generated by the virtual environment.