[Eton TV] Eyelid Surgery for Minors: When Is It Possible?

Plastic surgery for minors.

Especially for students who are in their growth years,

let’s talk honestly and realistically

about eyelid surgery.

Until about 10 years ago,

after the college entrance exams in their senior year of high school,

some students came in for plastic surgery because they felt relieved and wanted to look better.

Recently,

even elementary school students wear makeup,

so it is natural that they also become interested in plastic surgery.

Double-eyelid liquid and tape are often used.

Because the eyes look bigger for a moment,

people think they look prettier.

However,

short-term use is fine,

but if you use them continuously,

the skin can be damaged

and aging can come faster.

There are even cases where someone is only twenty

but looks like they are in their mid-40s.

A child may insist that if they only get double-eyelid surgery,

they will study better

and be happier,

and parents want to stop it as much as possible..!

Because parents and children think differently,

it is a difficult issue.

Children worry a lot about their appearance,

and parents are concerned. It is not something that can be solved by simply stopping it unconditionally.

There are also cases where surgery is necessary even at a young age,

such as when the eyebrows poke the eyes.

But

what I do

is plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes,

so

in principle,

I think it is right to do it only after becoming a full adult.

However,

considering the social atmosphere,

the child’s situation, and the parents’ opinions,

there are cases where it is better to do it

as long as it does not harm the child,

so

I respond flexibly.

There is one point I consider

most important when performing surgery on minors.

Elementary school students are too young,

and by around second year of middle school,

I think it is somewhat acceptable.

There are many students who want to take nice graduation photos.

By around second year of middle school,

there is a high chance that growth is more than halfway complete.

But

that does not mean it is the best option.

All plastic surgery is best done

after a person’s values are fully formed.

They should know exactly

what kind of appearance they want,

and the reason why they want plastic surgery

should also be clear.

Choosing plastic surgery

to raise self-esteem

and live confidently

is the most ideal,

but

second-year middle school students

have not yet fully established their identity,

so caution is needed.

When performing surgery for friends who have not yet entered society,

I make plans in the direction of making them look as pretty as possible,

but for middle school students,

I cannot use every available method.

Because growth has not completely finished yet,

it is not the optimal situation.

For example,

for a second-year middle school student,

I do not perform incision surgery.

Since incisions can damage tissue,

I choose the safest method possible.

To minimize the possibility of side effects,

I often simply create a double eyelid or do only a medial canthoplasty.

Of course, this is also decided carefully

after thorough consideration.

Safety comes first.

For girls,

after menstruation starts

and about five years pass,

face growth is almost complete,

so typically around the second year of high school,

it is considered okay.

In summary,

after growth is completely finished,

it is best to have plastic surgery,

and

if it is unavoidable,

it should be decided carefully,

after considering it within the range of causing as little harm as possible.

If you can hold out, it is better to hold out as long as possible,

but

if you absolutely have to do it,

please make a careful decision after 충분히 consulting with an expert.