Oops! Ohio Plastic Surgeon’s TikTok Blunder Costs Her License

Joel and I talked about this story this morning and I just can't believe a Dr., who is aware of privacy laws, would think this is okay.

In a classic case of "what not to do," Ohio's very own plastic surgeon, Dr. Katharine Roxanne Grawe, found herself in hot water after her TikTok live streams of patient procedures ended up costing her much more than just a few followers. According to USA Today  in a recent turn of events that could make any plastic surgeon cringe, Dr. Grawe has lost her medical license.

Plastic surgery is often shrouded in secrecy, with patients opting to keep their procedures hush-hush. From the moment Dr. Grawe hit that "Go Live" button, it was clear that her patients were about to have their private transformations splashed across the screens of countless TikTok users. Oh, the irony! While we're all for embracing transparency, this was probably not what these patients had in mind when they went under the knife.

It's no secret that social media has the power to make or break reputations. Unfortunately for Dr. Grawe, her decision to livestream procedures resulted in more than just a few curious viewers.

Instead, she became the star of a viral sensation, sparking outrage and controversy. It's safe to say that her operating room turned into a digital red carpet, with patients hoping for anonymity finding themselves thrust into the unwelcome spotlight.

We all have our secrets, and plastic surgery is no exception. Whether it's a subtle nip and tuck or a complete transformation, some prefer to keep their enhanced appearance under wraps.

Imagine the horror of waking up post-surgery only to find out that your surgical journey has been documented for the world to see. Dr. Grawe's patients were probably left wondering if they could wear an "I didn't sign up for this" T-shirt as they made their grand TikTok debut.

Dr. Grawe may have uncovered the harsh truth that plastic surgery is not all glitz and glamour. Instead of showcasing the miraculous before-and-after transformations that patients often anticipate, she found herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.

The State Medical Board's decision to revoke her license serves as a reminder that professionalism and patient privacy should always take precedence over social media stardom.

In a twist of fate that surely caught Dr. Katharine Roxanne Grawe off guard, her TikTok live streams proved to be her undoing. The incident serves as a reminder that some things are better left behind closed doors, particularly when it comes to the world of plastic surgery.

While we all enjoy a good laugh at someone else's expense, let's not forget the importance of respecting privacy and ensuring the professionalism of those in the medical field. As for Dr. Grawe, she might want to consider a career change – perhaps as a social media consultant, where her "lessons learned" could benefit others in avoiding similar pitfalls.

Emojis are here to stay. In fact, pretty much every age group uses emojis now. Whether you're a Gen Z or a grandparent of a Gen Z, you've probably used emojis on a regular basis. So, which emojis can make people like you? Okay, these aren't guarantied to win homecoming court or anything. But, these emojis tend to be the ones that personally make me happy, and they're among the most popular emojis that people use, too.

Adobe's most recent emoji report, the "Future of Creativity: 2022 U.S. Emoji Trend Report," released last fall, surveyed 5,000 emoji users from the United States. They discovered that the emojis enhances "our everyday lives, especially when it comes to self-expression, relationship building, and mental health. The versatility of emoji allows for endless possibilities to connect with each other, as their meanings evolve and inclusivity expands."

Paul D. Hunt, typeface designer and font developer at Adobe, and Kamile Demir, computer scientist at Adobe and Adobe representative on the Unicode Emoji Subcommittee, discussed their emoji thoughts on the new report. "Emoji give people the resources they need to be able to express themselves and show their emotions, whether it be on social media or messaging apps. They allow people to convey more than just words on a screen and connect more deeply to others," Demir said.

One other reason why emojis are so popular is because the online connection can be very cold. Hence, emojis give a human aspect to those online and digital communications. "When we spend so much time behind screens, those desires increase without the in-person markers of tone, facial expressions, and body language," Adobe states. Emojis help bring emotion and life to an otherwise very stale form of conversation. Ready to get your emoji on? Read on for some facts about emojis and what emojis are most popular- and could make people like you more.

According to Adobe, 73 percent of those surveyed think that just using an emoji in your messages makes you cooler, friendlier, and funnier. This applies both in the workplace and in your personal life!

According to Adobe, a whopping 91 percent of people in their emoji survey said that the emoji brings levity to conversations. Moreover, moreover 60 percent of those surveyed believed emojis can boost our overall mental health.

According to Adobe, there are certain emojis that are perfect when dating. They are totally no surprise. The three emoji that will make you more appealing to a lover are 😘, 🥰, or 😍. I use all three of those!

If you're trying to put your best foot forward, don't use emojis that will turn someone off in a dating situation. The emojis that are most likely to turn people off are 💩, 😠, and 🍆, according to Adobe. Yeah, those are gross.

The most misunderstood emojis, according to Adobe, are 🤠, 🍒, and 🙃. I mean, who doesn't get a cherry? It's a cherry emoji. Nothing to misunderstand here. And, the cowboy surprises me, too. It's a cowboy, plain and simple.

Here we go! According to the report, emojis users' top five favorite emojis are 😂, 👍, ❤️, 🤣 and 😢. I would use the crying one sparingly. But, it totally makes sense that the laughing fact would be No. 1. That's such a popular emoji!