The latest viral sensation on TikTok, known as the "Time Travel" filter, has garnered attention for its ability to predict users' appearances as they age. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons have hailed the filter's surprising accuracy, eliciting diverse reactions from TikTok users.
Users have expressed both anguish and bittersweet emotions as they witness their transformed, aged selves. Jacquie, a 28-year-old TikTok user, shared her positive experience, describing aging as beautiful and receiving comments about her warm and nurturing appearance.
Conversely, some users lamented their results, humorously comparing themselves to a "sewer monster" or someone in the process of "decomposing."
Even American actor Jonathan Bennett, 42, participated in the trend, expressing emotional sentiments as he noted the resemblance to his late father and expressing a deep sense of longing, according to AOL.
"This made me so emotional. I look like my dad. I miss him so much," Bennet noted.
@jonathandbennett This made me so emotional, it was like I was seeing my Dad again. I miss him so much this was unexpected, and made me so happy. ♬ original sound - Johnny Sibilly
Nobody is Exempted From Ageing
The phenomenon of the Time Travel filter caught the attention of New York dermatologist Dr. Toral Vaidya, a TikTok influencer with over 15,000 followers. In a viral video, she expressed her shock at the TikTok filter's accuracy in portraying age-related changes, per the New York Post.
While acknowledging the influence of lighting and angles on the filter's outcomes, Dr. Vaidya highlighted its potential to provide insights into age-related alterations such as volume loss, wrinkles, and dark spots. She emphasized the inevitability of aging but suggested methods to "slow down" the process.
The dermatologist emphasized that the primary guideline is consistent sun protection, including SPF. Adopting habits like reducing smoking and alcohol consumption, along with incorporating a retinoid and sufficient moisturizer, can contribute to preserving youthful skin.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Jonathan Kaplan affirmed the filter's accuracy in depicting features such as eye-hollowing, drooping cheeks, and deeper forehead lines.
Also Check Out the Cool Old Filter
TikTok, known for inspiring viral trends, previously captivated users with the Teenage Filter. The current fascination centers around the Time Travel filter, enabling users to age themselves in seconds using an ultra-realistic AI aging effect.
The TikTok Time Travel filter is merely one iteration of AI-driven aging available on the platform. Alternatives exist, showcasing users' current looks juxtaposed with their elderly counterparts rather than illustrating a gradual aging progression.
According to Dexerto, there is another digital aging filter accessible on FaceApp for those curious about their senior age appearance. To access it, users must download FaceApp, select the "Age" feature, opt for the "cool old" option, apply the effect to their photo, and save it. Then, when they go back to TikTok, users can use the CapCup template for the trend, inserting their old image first and their young image second.
