As a child, it is usually not allowed to decide on cosmetic surgery alone, and it is not recommended to do so. Here are a few important reasons to consider： ### 1. **Legal restrictions** -In most countries and regions, minors (usually under the age of 18) must obtain the written consent of their parents or legal guardians for non-urgent cosmetic surgery. Hospitals or clinics usually require parents to accompany and sign legal documents. -If a doctor performs surgery on a minor without parental consent, he may face legal liability. ### 2. **Physical development and health risks** -The body of a minor is still developing. Many cosmetic procedures (such as rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, etc.) may have long-term effects on immature bones and tissues, and even interfere with normal growth and development. - The operation itself has potential complications such as anesthesia risks, infections, scars, etc., and needs to be evaluated by professionals. ### 3. **Psychological maturity** -The adolescent stage is a sensitive period to appearance, but cognitive ability and emotional management are still developing. Temporary appearance anxiety may be caused by short-term stress (such as school bullying, social media influence) and may not need to be resolved through surgery. -Studies have shown that many minors may regret after surgery or have psychological gaps due to high expectations. ### 4. **Ethics and social responsibility** -Formal medical beauty institutions will strictly evaluate the motivation of minors for surgery and refuse non-essential needs (such as simply pursuing “net celebrity aesthetics”). -It is generally believed in society that major decisions to change their appearance should be made when they are fully autonomous in adulthood. ### Advice to children： -**Give priority to communicating with parents**: If you are troubled by your appearance, first communicate honestly with your parents or trusted adults, they may provide safer solutions (such as psychological counseling, orthodontic treatment, etc.). -**Seek professional advice**: You can evaluate whether intervention is required through a pediatrician, plastic surgeon, or psychiatrist in a regular hospital, rather than choosing surgery directly. -**Focus on inner growth**: Appearance is only part of self-identity, and cultivating hobbies, skills, and abilities can bring long-term self-confidence. ###Reminder to parents： -If your child needs cosmetic surgery, avoid simple denial. Listening to the reasons behind it helps distinguish between “real needs” and "short-term emotions”" -If necessary, intervene through psychological counseling or support groups to solve the root causes of appearance anxiety. In short, cosmetic surgery is a decision for minors that needs to be treated with extreme caution, and the comprehensive evaluation procedures of law, medicine, and psychological counseling must be followed. Health and safety always come first.