News · 25 May 2026
People want AI faces, surgeons say it's impossible
People are increasingly seeking cosmetic surgery to achieve unrealistic 'AI face' looks, leading to concerns among medical professionals. Plastic surgeons, including Dr. Nora Nugent—who serves as the head of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons—regularly encounter clients bringing AI-generated images and harboring unrealistic hopes. These demands for flawless skin, sculpted cheekbones, and perfect symmetry are often physically unattainable and too expensive.
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