These before-and-after photos, showing transformations from average appearances to “snatched” supermodel looks, have shocked many on social media.
However, Dr. Farzan Malekzadeh, the Turkey-based surgeon behind these images, is being accused of manipulating the photos to amplify the outcomes.
Social media platform X has added a warning beneath the popular image collection (166,000 likes) indicating that the pictures have been digitally altered.
The warning states that the image poster “has paid influencers to spread photoshopped images and comment on these types of posts to scam interested parties out of money.”
Other X users share similar concerns, expressing disbelief at the images’ authenticity and doubting that the “same person” is depicted in both sets of photos.
Dr. Malekzadeh, who owns FMX beauty in Turkey and uses the handle @Dr.FrzmkZ on Instagram, promotes himself to his 461,000 followers as the originator of the “Picasso technique.”
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He claims this method employs “innovative robots” for various cosmetic improvements, including cellulite reduction, skin rejuvenation, face lifts, scar reduction, and buttock lifts.
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| Dr. Malekzadeh, the owner of FMX Beauty in Turkey, and known as @dr.frzmkz to his 461,000 Instagram followers, announced that he invented the Picasso Technique. |
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| In one post on Instagram which Dr Malekzadeh claims shows the results of his Picasso technique, followers have commented that the results are ‘the best in the world’ and ‘unbelievable’ |
Dr. Malekzadeh promotes his “Picasso Technique” on Instagram, with some commenters calling the results “the best in the world” and “unbelievable” in at least one post showing transformations. He alleges it can make a 50-year-old look 25, or precisely sculpt and enhance the looks of those in their 20s and 30s. However, his methods remain unexplained, leading to accusations that the images are AI-generated. A Reddit thread features @dark_knight701, identifying as a doctor, cautioning against Dr. Malekzadeh, claiming photo manipulation and urging vigilance. The user criticizes the clinic’s reliance on staged photos and avoidance of unedited patient photos. The user also highlights Dr. Malekzadeh’s previous unsuccessful ventures in music, acting, and production. Further, @Exact-Shirt7645 shared a private warning message received on Reddit labeling it a “scam”.
Doctor is going viral for his special “Picasso Technique,” pic.twitter.com/YQjHY2C8mF
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) January 31, 2025
Here’s a paraphrase of the text, keeping the same amount of information intact:
He’s using digitally altered “before and after” photos. The positive feedback he gets on social media is bogus, purchased either from influencers he pays outright or influencers seeking complimentary services in return for promotion. It is a coordinated deception.
For years, UK medical professionals, including NHS staff and surgeons, have been advising British citizens to avoid undergoing surgery in places like Turkey, despite the existence of legitimate clinics in these popular surgical tourism destinations.
The lower costs, for example breast augmentations can be £3,000 instead of £8,000 offered by Harley Street clinics, are attractive, but experts caution about associated risks.
While some trustworthy cosmetic surgeons operate in Turkey, surgical safety standards are sometimes lower than in the UK. Some countries have less demanding training requirements, and some don’t mandate medical insurance.
In the UK, cosmetic surgeons generally provide a two-week period for patients to reconsider their decision before proceeding with surgery. This cancellation option isn’t always available overseas.
Clinics in places such as Istanbul and Ankara, Turkey, don’t necessarily have legal obligations to correct complications that arise, potentially burdening the NHS with the responsibility.
UK figures reveal that from 2018, at least 324 British people have required medical care, including revision surgery, after having cosmetic procedures abroad.
Turkey is where the majority of these operations occurred, and Turkish clinics actively solicit British clients through social media advertising. via. dailymail