Cosmetic doctor apologises after TikTok video analysing Troye Sivan’s appearance

London cosmetic doctor apologises to Troye Sivan after TikTok video sparked backlash over unsolicited advice

A London-based cosmetic doctor has apologised to singer Troye Sivan after facing backlash for a TikTok video that analysed the pop star’s appearance without his consent.

Dr Zayn Khalid Majeed posted a two-minute clip highlighting what he described as “problem areas” on Sivan’s face following the singer’s appearance at an event in Australia.

The video compared studio images with recent red carpet footage and suggested cosmetic procedures, including skin boosters and dermal filler.

Fans criticised the content as “unsolicited medical advice”, and Sivan later addressed the issue in a post on Substack, saying the video had reignited long-standing insecurities about his body.

“I’ve struggled with my body image for a lot of my life, as I’m sure most people have,” he wrote. “What good is money and modern medicine if not to fix all of these flaws that this random… plastic surgeon told me I have?”

After deleting the video and contacting the singer directly, Majeed told BBC Newsbeat he “felt terrible” about the impact of the post. “It was never my intention to make him feel like that, which is why I reached out to him directly to apologise,” he said. Sivan later updated his blog to confirm there were “no hard feelings”.

Majeed, who has more than 250,000 followers across platforms, said he began creating content to educate viewers but acknowledged that celebrity-focused videos can contribute to negative beauty standards.

“I have a voice and I need to use it to shape conversations for the better,” he said, adding that he wants to promote body positivity and acceptance of ageing.

Despite the controversy, Majeed said he will continue analysing celebrity faces, arguing there is public interest in understanding cosmetic procedures and demystifying aesthetic treatments.

The incident has also reignited wider discussion about the influence of cosmetic content online, particularly its effect on young audiences and body image.