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AI-Generated Surgery Images Spark Concerns Among Japanese Youth

2/22/2026

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Young people in Japan are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create before-and-after cosmetic surgery images of themselves.
The trend has raised concerns about its impact on youth.
In 2022, Japan recorded about 3.3 million aesthetic medical procedures.
A viral post by user @rori_bb showed an AI-generated comparison between current and pre-surgery looks, drawing 15.8 million views and inspiring many similar posts.

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Story summary

Young people in Japan are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create before-and-after cosmetic surgery images of themselves.
The trend has raised concerns about its impact on youth.
In 2022, Japan recorded about 3.3 million aesthetic medical procedures.
A viral post by user @rori_bb showed an AI-generated comparison between current and pre-surgery looks, drawing 15.8 million views and inspiring many similar posts.