Cosmetic Doc Apologizes After Roasting Troye Sivan's Look on TikTok

A London-based cosmetic doctor named Dr Zayn Khalid Majeed recently faced criticism after posting a video about singer Troye Sivan's appearance. In the video, Dr Majeed pointed out what he called 'problem areas' on Troye's face, such as shadows and volume loss, and suggested cosmetic treatments like skin boosters and dermal fillers. He compared pictures of Troye from a studio shoot and a red carpet event, and even talked about what he would do if Troye was his patient. Many fans and social media users were upset by the video, calling it 'unsolicited advice. ' Troye Sivan himself responded with a heartfelt essay, explaining that the video made him feel insecure about his looks and even made him consider cosmetic surgery. He wrote about his struggles with body image and questioned whether he should use his resources to fix the flaws the doctor mentioned.

After seeing Troye's response, Dr Majeed deleted the video and reached out to apologize directly to the singer. Troye described the apology as thoughtful and sweet. Dr Majeed told BBC Newsbeat that he never meant to hurt Troye and that he started making videos to educate people about cosmetic procedures. However, he admitted that talking about celebrities became popular with his audience. He said that for every celebrity video, he makes several educational ones. Reflecting on the situation, Dr Majeed said he doesn't want to add to negative beauty standards and wants to use his platform to promote body positivity and acceptance of aging. He acknowledged that sometimes people don't realize the impact their words can have on others.

Despite the controversy, Dr Majeed plans to continue making videos about celebrity cosmetic procedures, saying that it's important to educate people and demystify what celebrities do to their faces. However, he wants to be more careful about how he presents his content. Other voices in the story, like Samantha Rizzo, a skin-positivity content creator, shared their experiences with cosmetic procedures. Samantha said she got botox after watching similar videos online, but regretted it because it limited her facial movement. She believes that seeing so much content about changing your appearance can make people feel insecure and push them to make decisions they might not otherwise make.

Another social media personality, Keelin Moncrieff, expressed concerns about how easy it is for young people to access information about cosmetic procedures and how it can influence their choices. She said that being online often leads to unwanted comments about appearance, and she doesn't want to feel pressured to change her looks just because of what others say. Keelin wants to accept herself as she is and not support unrealistic beauty standards. This story highlights the power of social media and the responsibility that comes with having a platform. It also shows how important it is to be kind and thoughtful when talking about other people's appearances, especially in a world where so many people struggle with body image.