AceShowbiz - Kelly Ripa has opened up about her "minimalist" approach to cosmetic enhancements while addressing the rise of body dysmorphia among teenagers and adults. During her candid conversation with plastic surgeon Dr. David Rosenberg on the "Let's Talk Off Camera" podcast, the TV star shared her experiences and thoughts on the subject.

Ripa, known for her petite size and youthful looks, revealed that she receives Botox injections three times a year. "I used to get Botox just in my armpits to stop from sweating," she said. "One day I said, 'Do you think I should put Botox in my face?' And [Dr. Rosenberg] looked at me and he goes, 'I thought this day would never come.' And I was like 'Oh my God, I needed Botox'…there's a sweet spot."

Emphasizing her minimalist approach, Ripa explained where on her body she usually had the anti-wrinkle injection to minimize the signs of aging, "I do the crow's feet and I do the neck and that's it. I do it now three times a year."

As for future cosmetic procedures, Ripa expressed interest in a "mini facelift." She described this procedure as a "pared-down adaptation of a traditional facelift" that focuses on tightening the skin and muscles around the jawline using smaller incisions.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a mini facelift involves a shorter scar and downtime compared to a regular facelift.

In addition to discussing her personal experiences, Ripa and Dr. Rosenberg delved into the impact of social media on body dysmorphia. Dr. Rosenberg highlighted how smartphones and social media platforms have led to distorted self-images, especially among teenagers. "Does the iPhone distort our view of ourselves? It's potentially a really big problem with teenagers," he stated.

The surgeon also commented on the trend of rhinoplasties in teenagers influenced by unrealistic standards on Instagram. "In particular, some of these teenagers come in having looked on Instagram at noses…they get caught on that as being an aesthetic goal," he said. He warned that as people age, overly pinched and rotated noses from rhinoplasties might distort their faces.

The pair further discussed how digital tools like Zoom contribute to distorted self-images. "Zoom - or even if you're on FaceTime - it makes us look worse," Dr. Rosenberg explained. "The angle can be from below. Then they come in and look incredible. It's just this weird angle with shadows. Whatever's closest to the lens looks bigger. That's why we look like monsters. Steve Jobs really helped us plastic surgeons."