Teenagers opting for cosmetic surgery from as young as 14

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Following pledges from the Government commissioned Keogh Report and The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, there has been a vast amount of criticism surrounding the cosmetic industry’s lack of regulation. Experts have been pushing for tougher rules since the PIP breast implant scandal in 2010.

According to a number of surgeons, the number of teenagers opting for cosmetic surgery has risen dramatically and ministers are being accused of letting the younger generation down. Some beauticians and dentists have been offering some cosmetic procedures to individuals as young as 14. These procedures have included lip augmentation which involves injecting the lip area with dermal substances and dermal fillers which can be administered without medical training.
Beauty Blogger, Laura Meachem said: “It’s quite shocking actually that girls this young would even think about cosmetic work.”
One British tabloid reported that a surgeon has claimed to have seen an approximate 50% increase in the number of teenagers enquiring about cosmetic procedures. Most medical professionals believe there should be an age restriction of 18 for treatments. The NHS agrees as individuals this age can be very prone to side effects.
A Department of Health spokesman said: “We would expect anyone offering cosmetic procedures to consider carefully whether they are appropriate for the individual, especially if the person is under 18.”