Teenagers often think minor blemishes on their faces are major flaws that must be corrected. The more concerned they get about appearances, the more their attention quickly shifts towards cosmetic enhancement options.
As a medical professional who transformed the NHS landscape, Shaffy Yaqubi has a lot to contribute to the medical sector, especially in voicing his concerns regarding teen botox.
The Blurred Lines of Botox
With a background in medical sciences and providing training to the NHS staff and private medical professionals, Shaffy Yaqubi’s concern about the rising teen Botox trend has highlighted the problems for teens and their medical well-being. Whether it is for medical reasons or aesthetic purposes, there is no clear estimate of the number of teenagers who have got Botox Injections in the past couple of years. Mr. Yaqubi believes that often the lines can be blurry since the drug aids with physical problems, such as aches in the temporomandibular joint in the jaw.
Mr. Yaqubi spoke about how Botox has been used for therapeutic reasons in children around the age of 12 who suffer from crossed eyes or abnormal twitches of the eyelids. It also helps patients over 15 years old with spontaneous neck muscle contractions, and for people 18 years old and above, Botox has shown positive effects in dealing with excessive sweating.
Despite being approved by the F.D.A., the concerns that have come about from these Botox trends revolve around the controversy of how the off-label Botox is being used by young adults and children. Earlier in 2021, lip fillers and cosmetic Botox were banned in England for people under 18. This rule was passed when several reports stated that over 40,000 Botox-style procedures had been carried out on people under the age of 18 in the previous year alone. In addition, more than 29,000 dermal filler procedures might have been performed on the same age group since 2016.
Making Mature Decisions For Botox Treatments
However, the ruling was not enough. Mr. Yaqubi further stresses that even though the verdict was passed in England, many children under 18 are still receiving fillers and Botox. Some of these under-18 people are travelling to Scotland and Wales, where the ruling does not exist, to circumvent the law. He also talks about how it is crucial to understand that even at 18, the body is still growing and changing appearances.
There is a dire need for emotional maturity to be involved in the decision-making processes of Botox so that these young adults are made aware of the potential implications that come with Botox treatment at their age. Unfortunately, many teenagers lack that sense of emotional maturity and are too focused on the aesthetic purposes of Botox rather than its intended purpose. Having his private medical staff in the UK, Mr Shaffy Yaqubi has witnessed the frightening phenomenon of people becoming a part of the teen Botox trend.
Conclusion
Too many teens are focused on changing their appearances when the bare minimum that they should be encouraged to do is apply sunblock every day and avoid using tanning beds since they can cause uneven skin tones, skin cancer, and premature wrinkling. While Botox can be used in certain situations for the younger population, Mr Yaqubi stresses that teens must give their bodies a chance to mature uniquely. It is crucial to think logically with a mature mindset when getting Botox so you do not regret your future decisions.
