A Thought On Body Image & Mental Health In Young People

We all want to look and feel our best, especially as we head into the new year. After all, this is the time of year for resolutions and vision boards. Besides all that, it is a great time of year to get stuck into what we think we want our new year to look like, after all - it has to be better than the year that just passed.

Now, we’re all about you living your best life, but we also think that when it comes to being image-conscious, there is the healthy version of that - and the not so much, and when it comes to our kids - well, that’s when we kick it into overdrive sometimes. Children can be nasty and with bullying rates throughout the UK at some of the worst points they have been, more of us than ever before are looking to doctors and dentists to correct little imperfections so that our kids (and ourselves) and lool the best we possibly can.

WHY WOULD CHILDREN NEED COSMETIC OR PLASTIC SURGERY?

Thankfully, most of our children are born perfectly normal and healthy and for the most part, will not need to have any ‘corrective’ surgery. Surgery is not a joke, and going under anaesthetic for even short amounts of time is not risk-free, so any type of procedure that you’re considering must be well thought out and done only under the advice of your doctor.

However, at times, children can be born with severe birthmarks and these could be made worse if they’re on the face or in large parts of the body that are visible. Cosmetic surgery may be an answer here or some other kind of medical treatment. For children born with vascular anomalies, some type of surgery might be indicated and of course, for children who have physical abnormalities or deformities, surgery may be useful.

But at times, there might be other treatments available for those who are experiencing difficulties as a result of issues with their appearance, brought on by physical abnormalities, but these won’t always require surgery. One of the top areas where British families seek help is in cosmetic dentistry. We Brits don’t have the best reputation for having good looking teeth abroad, but our attitudes changing, and an increasing number of us are having work done to get our pearly whites looking their best.

For this, you may want to contact an experienced cosmetic dentist such as Dental Excellence.

We all want to live healthier, happier lives and looking our best is a part of that. After all, our self-esteem and how we see ourselves have a huge part to play in maintaining positive mental health. However, we don’t recommend running to the doctor for arbitrary surgery which may in itself present more risks than solutions and it’s never a bad idea to teach our kids that they’re perfect, just as they are.

If you or your children are experiencing depression or issues with mental health, don’t stay silent - there is help to be had.