The beauty of an individual is often hidden precisely in the differences

Do you ever compare yourself to online influencers?

Beauty ideals have changed greatly throughout history. Today, especially among youth, beauty ideals are largely determined by the media and social networks.

In their desire to be like online influencers, young girls resort to weight loss, strict dietary restrictions, excessive exercise, or even cosmetic surgery.

Cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular and affordable in recent years.

Young girls and women in particular are very strongly influenced, especially those who have not fully developed their own self-image yet.

“Demand for aesthetic procedures is growing,” asserts Dr. Vojko Didanovič, maxillofacial surgeon and otorhinolaryngologist.

Young people no longer live their own lives in their environment, but the lives of influencers whom they know from various screens.

Vojko Didanovič

In doing so, they most often forget that phone cameras are designed to greatly change facial contours – to emphasize cheekbones or enlarge lips for example, he warns.

Thus, the ideals of beauty that youth internalize are unnatural.

Vojko Didanovič

Aesthetic surgery is definitely concerned with the beauty of the body, but it does not neglect the importance of the body’s function, explains the doctor.

This is especially important for young people during the period of their growth and development. This is the time when body shapes can change very quickly.

Don’t forget that any surgical procedure results in inflammation and scarring, which could significantly impair growth and development.

For this reason, we advise against non-essential procedures for young people, but rather wait until they are fully developed.

Vojko Didanovič

Procedures should be done only to improve the functionality of a certain part of the body.

Points to Consider

1. Do you ever compare yourself to influencers?
2. Why can this be dangerous?
3. Do you agree with the statement that beauty lies in our differences?

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The original version of this article was published on 12^th July.