The boys and girls who do not reach twenty have more and more obsession with aesthetic touch -ups. Platforms such as Tiktok and Instagram have filters that “retouch” the face, especially that of many style prescribers, and that can be very harmful to young people, who are inspired by these referents and look for beauty that is not natural.
According to a report by the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SIME), the age of onset in aesthetic medicine treatments has descended from 30 to 20 years during this last decade, a fact that is worrying because this social phenomenon influences the self -esteem of the youngest. “As a doctor, I think it is essential to remember that the real face will never be equal to that of a filter and that natural beauty has expressions and individuality,” says Dr. Rita Sêco.
The increase in lips with hyaluronic acid is one of the most demanded aesthetic treatmentsAssigned
The founder of Galerie Clinic has repeatedly said that she is in favor of naturalness. “It means respecting the individual features of each person, highlighting the most positive aspects of their face with harmony and security,” said the doctor a few weeks ago, which is a firm defender of subtle touch -ups and not falling into this social pressure that influences aesthetic decisions.
“It is very important to educate young people about what is normal and healthy, avoiding unsecessary expectations and unnecessary procedures,” says Dr. Sêco. As stated, the treatments that young people ask for the most are: the increase in lips with hyaluronic acid, the preventive use of the Botox and the correction of dark circles. Therefore, he warns that “problems arise when there is an exaggeration of procedures, without real medical indication.”
Dr. Rita Sêco during a consultation with a patientAssigned
Given this situation, aesthetic medicine professionals play a fundamental role and should advise the patient from honesty, ethics and responsibility. “As a doctor, my role is not only to carry out procedures, but also to advise and protect the patient from excesses that they could endanger their health in the future,” the professional acknowledges.
The aesthetic medicine sector in Spain has grown by 21.5% in just two years, a growth that reflects this interest in touch -ups. Dr. Sêco highlights that it is essential that professionals exercise with criteria, promoting real, natural and healthy beauty. Honest diagnoses should be made, individually evaluating each case, putting physical and psychic health.
