Peer Bullying and Social Media Push Children Toward Aesthetics at an Early Age
Experts state that peer pressure and social media influence are driving children toward aesthetic surgeries at an earlier age, which can lead to new problems.
ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Yasin Kulaksız emphasized that children are turning to interventions at an early age due to the impact of social media and peer bullying amid rising aesthetic demands.
Peer Bullying and Aesthetic Demands
Experts point out that today children and youth are turning to aesthetic interventions at much earlier ages under the influence of social media and peer pressure. When evaluating children's aesthetic demands, it must certainly be questioned whether this is based on a real physical problem.
Generational Shift and Critical Approach
It is stated that the new generation has a much more critical perspective and finds the self-confidence to say everything. The communication environment behind keyboards allows people to express words more easily on social media that they would not dare to say face-to-face.
Aesthetic Complaints by Age Groups
It is expressed that aesthetic surgery demands vary by age and complaint, with ear problems generally emerging at ages 5-6. Demands regarding the nose, on the other hand, are known to come to the agenda mostly during the high school period between the ages of 15-18.
Social Media Trends and Unrealistic Expectations
It is conveyed that children may sometimes request surgery entirely out of emotional depression or a desire to follow trends, even if they do not have a physical problem. It is emphasized that social media filters distort young people's perception of their own appearances.
The Example That Bullying Is Not a Surgical Solution
It is stated that trying to solve peer bullying through surgical operations can give rise to new problems. It is expressed that this situation does not bring a resolution; on the contrary, different psychological and mental problems may emerge in individuals.