Why do our figures look different from one mirror to another and even in photos taken with cellphone and professional cameras?

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I am unsure whether I have a sight problem and need to see an eye doctor as soon as possible or if I am actually seeing myself looking completely different in my apartment complex building’s elevator’s mirror, the mirror in my bedroom, the one in the bathroom and even the front-camera on my cellphone. On top of that, I have also realized photos taken with professional cameras tend to look slightly different too.

My face sometimes looks thinner, sometimes chubbier.. even my body frame! What is happening? Is that really a thing? I was not even certain how to flair this post because I am so confused, so I went with Physics. I have never noticed this.

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