Social Media and Filters Lead Children to Plastic Surgery at an Early Age
The flawless beauty perception and filters on social media are increasing aesthetic demands in children at an early age, while experts draw attention to age limits and what families need to watch out for.
Filters and the perception of flawless beauty on social media negatively affect the body image of children and adolescents, increasing demands for plastic surgery at an early age. Experts highlight the age limits set for procedures.
The Impact of Social Media on Children
Faces shaped by filters and the understanding of flawless beauty on social media are changing children's perceptions of themselves. Driven by the desire to be liked, children's demands for aesthetic interventions extend as far as surgeries.
Barbie Nose and New Aesthetic Trends
According to Facial Plastic Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Yasin Kulaksız, the new trend in aesthetic operations among children stands out as the "Barbie nose," which is very narrow, curved, and petite.
Age Limits for Procedures
Plastic Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Necmettin Kutlu states that body development must be completed for breast augmentation, while rhinoplasty should be left until after the age of 16 for girls and 17-18 for boys.
Medical Exceptional Cases
ENT Specialist Prof. Dr. Arzu Karaman Koç emphasizes that the 13-15 age group is too early for aesthetic surgery, while noting that minor interventions can be performed in special medical conditions such as cartilage deviations.
Family Pressure and Traumatic Situations
Op. Dr. Ozan Aslan states that the source of aesthetic demands may be the pressure of perfectionism within the family, while expressing that traumatic deformities and prominent ear operations can be performed at an early age.
Pedagogues' Screen and Safety Warnings
Child Development Specialist Filiz Yıldırım points out that influencer posts create anxiety about physical appearance and warns parents about unsupervised screen use in rooms.
Sociological Dimension and Industry Impact
Prof. Dr. Barış Erdoğan states that programs on children's channels and social media make children look like adults, and the beauty industry directs grooming spending toward young girls.