The entertainment industry has been warning us about the ‘dangers’ of robots or artificial intelligence (AI) for decades. But while a little Hollywood hyperbole is all in good fun, the increasing popularity of AI is raising a lot of real-life concerns. From Hollywood strikes to school paper cheating scandals, AI can be used for both bad and good, and it’s just getting started.
Recently, AI artwork has become a popular medium on social media. AI programs can be used to generate fake images or artwork using just a few keywords or a photograph. This can be pretty cool to try out for yourself if you’re so inclined. Want to know what you’d look like as a mermaid? AI can help.Want professional headshots without the professional photographer? AI can do that too. But what happens when you like the AI version of yourself better than the real thing?
There is a growing concern in the AI ethics community about the impact that AI may have on plastic surgery in the future. With AI, you can create an idealized version of yourself, from your body to your face. Much like social media filters, AI can show you how you might look with different features, such as a smaller nose, bigger lips, or a leaner body.
The good news is with plastic surgery, many of these ideals can be achieved, but some others may not be as realistic. Thankfully, you can use your AI generated images for inspiration, and even show Dr. Mitchell these images to point out what you like and don’t like. While some extreme transformations may not be identical (results will always vary), using your own image but slightly modified is a great way to give yourself an idea of how you could look. In fact, many plastic surgeons are already using AI programs to show you expected results from procedures ranging from breast implants to rhinoplasties!
Whether you’re interested in changing your appearance and want to turn to AI to come up with an estimate of how you’d look with certain modifications, or an AI photo of yourself inspired you to want to change something, AI can be extremely useful when it comes to plastic surgery.
If you’d like to see what kind of transformation is possible for your own body, please contact Dr. Mitchell for a consultation today- and feel free to bring along your AI photo for inspiration!