“Tweakments” and Body Dysmorphia
New York- The increasing trend of social media influencing cosmetic surgeries or “Tweakments” among young adults, referred to as “Snapchat Dysmorphia”, and why they must be cautious when selecting aestheticians for these procedures.
U.S. and Mexico have requested the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a public health emergency due to a fungal epidemic linked to cosmetic procedures with the death toll constantly rising.
Licensed aestheticians possessing advanced expertise and using medical-grade products should be selected by patients for cosmetic procedures to alleviate risks of serious infections, severe health issues, and even death.
Millennials are driving cosmetic surgery demand due to their emphasis on self-care and the “selfie boom”.
75% of surgeons report an increase in cosmetic surgeries among adults aged 30 or less.
73% of surgeons confirm an increase in upper lip lift procedures due to the surging selfie trend.
“Non-invasive or minimally invasive treatments with little downtime and natural-looking results enhance self-esteem, confidence, and sociability,” explains Dr. Cynthia Elliott, Owner and Primary Practitioner of Skinspirations. “Younger patients must ensure the procedures are administered by licensed medical professionals using FDA-approved substances.”
82% of procedures among adults below 34 are non-invasive, such as Botox and dermal fillers, with rhinoplasty being the most popular.
Dr. Elliott suggests younger patients do comprehensive research on the surgeons, communicate transparently to assess realistic expectations, and follow the pre-surgery instructions and the post-operative procedures to achieve desired results.
Dr. Cynthia Elliott can further explain the rise in cosmetic procedures among younger adults and the importance of exercising caution before selecting a cosmetic surgeon. Here are a few questions you could ask:
What specific cosmetic procedures are most popular among millennials seeking to enhance their appearance due to the social media influence and “selfie boom”?
How can young adults differentiate between qualified practitioners and those who might not have the necessary expertise or credentials?
In what ways do non-invasive treatments like Botox and dermal fillers contribute to the demand for cosmetic procedures among millennials?
What steps does Skinspirations take to ensure young adults do not compromise safety when considering cosmetic procedures to achieve desired results?
How does Skinspirations take a proactive stance in educating patients about the risks and benefits of these treatments?
*Cynthia Elliott, M.D., is the owner and primary practitioner of Skinspirations, a cosmetic and regenerative medical practice that provides injectable and laser aesthetic treatments, professional skincare, body contouring, and regenerative treatments for aesthetic and musculoskeletal concerns. Located in Clearwater, Florida, Dr. Elliott is valued for her medical expertise and her training on the national level for the makers of Botox® Cosmetic and Juvéderm and internationally for Cutera Lasers. Her patients seek her expertise, knowing that she and her long-tenured staff have trained many professionals in the Tampa Bay area. Skinspirations has performed over 88,000 cosmetic medical treatments since 2005 and is known for the most effective aesthetic and regenerative medical treatments available, providing the quality results that other practitioners are still trying to learn. Dr. Elliott, whose medical training began in emergency medicine, currently serves as an expert witness in Cosmetic Medicine for the Florida Board of Medicine. For more information, visit www.skinspirations.com.
