Real misleading images. Exposed and explained by the community.
Retouched acne Before/After image
Photoshop
The image appears to use the same base portrait for both sides, with acne texture likely added digitally to create the “before” image and skin smoothing/cleaning presented as the “after.” Identical facial position, expression, hairline, ears, clothing, and lighting indicate this is not a reliable clinical before/after comparison.
Skin Rejuvenation
Lighting · Photoshop
Aesthetic clinic B/A. Same photo, retouching
Full Face with hyaluronic acid — complete transformation.
Lighting · Photoshop
The caption presents this as a “full face with hyaluronic acid” transformation — chin, lips, cheekbones, overall harmony. But the after photo shows much more than volume or contour changes. The lighting is brighter, the skin tone looks more even, the contrast is different, the makeup is different, and the skin appears smoother overall. That matters because hyaluronic acid fillers can improve volume, contour, and facial proportions. They cannot treat pigmentation, uneven skin tone, skin texture, or general skin brightness. So this is not a clean filler before/after. It’s a full visual transformation being presented as if fillers did all the work — and that can easily give patients unrealistic expectations.
Deep peeling; one session result
Other
Misleading before/after. A deep peel can improve skin quality, texture, pigmentation and fine lines, but it does not restore facial volume or create structural lifting. This result appears influenced by non-standardized photography and may involve other undisclosed factors, such as fillers, threads, surgery etc
Blume skincare routine with Milky Fade Serum, Meltdown Gel Cream, and Meltdown Acne Oil
Lighting · Pose / angle · Photoshop/AI editing
Different lighting, angle, and a heavy filter. The "after" is brighter with soft lighting, her head is tilted differently, and the skin has that airbrushed, poreless look. No skincare routine — even a great one — can erase all your pores and texture. That's what AI and filters can do
#47skin - after struggling with acne for years
Lighting · Pose / angle · Muscle engagement / posture · Photoshop
Different lighting, different angle, makeup and a smoothing filter. The "after" is brighter with soft lighting, her head is tilted differently, and the skin has that filtered, poreless look. Years of acne deserve a real treatment with a honest "after"
Lost 57lbs with 21-Day Smoothie Diet. People lose up to 16lbs and start feeling their best. Follow for daily weight loss motivation.
AI generated
AI-generated B&A — and honestly, we're glad it's fake. Losing 57lbs (25kg) in 21 days isn't a glow-up. It's a medical emergency. A safe, sustainable rate of weight loss is 0.5 to 1kg (1-2 lbs) per week. Don't try this at home — or anywhere.
7-day acne healing journey with Purito Panthenol Cream
Lighting · Photoshop
Different lighting, different angle, and a smoothing filter. The "after" is brighter with softer light, her head is positioned differently, and the skin has that filtered, airbrushed look. Panthenol (even Purito :) )does not treat acne and scars in seven days — the photos do the work, not the product.
Skincare transformation using Mira products
Lighting · Pose / angle · Photoshop · Other
Different lighting, different angle makes the job. The "after" is brighter and softer, her head is tilted differently, and her skin has that airbrushed look. Consistency pays off — but so does good lighting and editing. You can reproduce the same before/after right now, 5 min job.
Before and after using Dr. Naomi skincare products — Walk of Shine cleanser, Let it B, Plump Fiction, Catfish, Swipe Bright Oil, and One Night Stand Mask.
Lighting · Pose / angle · Photoshop
Different lighting, different angle, makeup and a smoothing filter — the "after" is brighter, softer, and her head is tilted differently. Skincare can improve your skin, but it can't change how light hits your face or airbrush your pores.
Facial harmonization to look younger, aesthetic treatments
Lighting · Pose / angle · Hairstyle · Makeup · Photoshop
Three things happening here. First, the lighting is completely different — the "before" uses harsh, cool light from the side that emphasizes every shadow and texture, while the "after" uses warm, soft front lighting that instantly smooths everything. Second, the angle has shifted — her head is tilted slightly differently, which changes how her jawline and cheeks appear. Third, and most obvious: makeup and hairstyle. Light photo editing performed too.
60-day transformation — lost 11.5kg. Reversed PCOD symptoms, bloating, acidity under control. Customized diet plan for busy working woman.
Lighting · Pose / angle · Muscle engagement / posture · Other
The comparison isn’t reliable. In the first photo she’s relaxed and wearing a horizontally striped top that widens the silhouette. In the second she’s angled, wearing a fitted black dress that visually slims the body. Pose, clothing and camera angle alone can create a dramatic difference. Notably, the same model seems to repeat this identical “60-day transformation” in multiple Instagram posts — suggesting these photos may even be taken the same day.
