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Online Beauty Bullying

Mean Facebook Comment Inspires Lowri Ryland to Get Nose Job

— August 13, 2009 — Lifestyle
Two weeks after receiving a mean comment on one of her photos on Facebook, 21-year-old Lowri Ryland got a nose job. Shortly thereafter, she placed in the top three in a beauty pageant. Her case has sparked a debate regarding online bullying, especially as it pertains to young men and women.

"Someone had written that with a nose that big I should wear a mask to cover it up. That made me realise that everybody else could notice it," said Lowri Ryland to the Daily Mail about her Facebook-inspired nose job. "I was really upset. I could just imagine people talking about me. It really knocked my confidence."

Surprisingly, however, Lowri Ryland doesn't hold a grudge against the girl who left the comment on her Facebook photo. "She apologised and said she didn't think I would take it that far. She said my nose looked really good now. I feel as if she really did me a big favour."

Will mean Facebook comments inspire more cosmetic surgery, or was Lowri Ryland's nose job an isolated case?
Trend Themes
1. Social Media-induced Cosmetic Surgery - The trend of social media-induced cosmetic surgery fueled by mean online comments presents an opportunity for cosmetic surgery clinics to expand their services and target younger audiences.
2. Digital Bullying Prevention - The trend of online beauty bullying highlights a need for innovative digital bullying prevention strategies, leading to new opportunities for companies to develop unique solutions such as AI-powered tools or confidential counseling apps.
3. Empowerment Through Social Media - The trend of social media empowerment, where individuals use platforms to speak out against online bullying and discrimination, presents an opportunity for companies to develop unique social media marketing campaigns that focus on inclusivity and empowerment.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetic Surgery - The cosmetic surgery industry can leverage the trend of social media-induced cosmetic surgery to expand their customer base and provide more personalized services.
2. Digital Bullying Prevention - The digital bullying prevention industry can capitalize on the trend of online beauty bullying to develop new technologies and services that address these growing issues.
3. Social Media Marketing - The social media marketing industry can take advantage of the trend of social media empowerment to create unique branding campaigns that resonate more with socially responsible consumers who value inclusivity and diversity.
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