Aesthetic surgeries in children are increasing

• April 23, 2024

Samantha Shaw, a girl of the first grade of primary school underwent a plastic surgery to improve the appearance of your ears and stop suffering the bullying which was a victim every day at his school, reported the US program "Good Morning America”.

The number of children and adolescents who decide to go through aesthetic operations It has risen by 30% in recent years, largely as a result of the verbal and psychological abuse they experience at school.

Samantha's mother said during the television program that the offensive comments came not only from children, but also from adults, and that she had decided to confirm the surgery for preventive reasons, to try avoid making fun of his daughter in the future.

The surgery was performed by the Dr. Steven Pearlman , who mentioned that the plastic surgery in children, to be minor and merely cosmetic, it should not be done, but in this case, it was not a cosmetic issue.

Unfortunately, every time there is a greater number of children who undergo plastic surgeries not only to fade scars or big ears, but they are beginning to witness controversial procedures such as eyelid surgeries to improve the appearance of the eyes, or nose to make them smaller.

Does it happen also in Mexico?

Demand for plastic surgeries not only refers to the United States, in Mexico it is also increasing . "Every day more children request consultations to undergo aesthetic procedures, children as young as 8 to 9 years old "mentions the Dr. Serafin Iglesias , President of the School of Plastic Surgeons of the Valley of Mexico.

His motivation is almost always to look like a fashion artist, which is not something new. However, today the penetration of the media not only refers to television programs, but they see them in computers, phones, ipads, among many others that duplicate or triple the exposure , and the Pressure .

Media pressure and projections

"Now they not only adopt the hairstyle, now they ask for the chin, the look or the nose," says Dr. Iglesias. "Motivation is definitely external in the case of children, as they still do not experience the stage of self-affirmation individually, but collectively. They respond to a pressure of external circles , that begins with the family, then that of the friends and finally that of the society ".

The specialist mentions that on many occasions mothers project on their children their own wishes and shortcomings that they had at the same stage, and even accompany their daughters to consultation to submit them to surgery .

Experts agree that one plastic surgery in the childhood stage it is not recommended , since the anatomical structure of the child's body, or the girl's, is not yet fully developed and will undergo changes.

"If you operate a nose that has not yet grown, you may have break with harmony of his face in the future, it happens the same with corporal operations "says Iglesias. "It would only be suitable in children with some deformity and that a reconstruction is necessary ".

The authorization of the plastic surgeries They are provided by parents, so awareness of the issue is of the utmost importance. Parents must recognize that provide security and unconditional love , regardless of the physical appearance of your children, it is better investment than a rhinoplasty.

Unfortunately, the small star programs and the increasingly younger musical icons generate a enormous influence, therefore, it should not surprise us that many requests for such procedures are answered.