Why young women are having facelifts: 'I couldn't even open my eyes. That's how swollen I was'

The article discusses the growing trend of cosmetic surgery among young women, particularly in their 20s and 30s. The procedures mentioned include facelifts, brow lifts, chin implants, and neck lifts. The article highlights three individuals who have undergone these surgeries: Lucy Argent, a 34-year-old woman from Worcestershire; Amy Endean, a 40-year-old woman with a history of severe facial injuries; and Lucy Preisinger, a 28-year-old woman who underwent several procedures to address her concerns about her face.

The article raises questions about the ethics of performing cosmetic surgery on young women for purely aesthetic reasons. While some surgeons argue that they can improve their clients' appearance without compromising their individuality or autonomy, others express concern that this trend may be driven by societal pressure and unrealistic beauty standards.

The article also notes that cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly accessible, with many clinics offering financing options and package deals that include multiple procedures. This has led to concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, particularly those who are postpartum or experiencing body image issues.

Despite these concerns, the article highlights the positive impact that cosmetic surgery can have on young women's lives. For example, Lucy Argent notes that her procedure has allowed her to feel more confident and secure in her own skin, while Amy Endean credits her surgery with allowing her to build a family and live a more normal life.

Overall, the article presents a nuanced exploration of the complex issues surrounding cosmetic surgery for young women. It raises important questions about the ethics and implications of this trend, while also highlighting the potential benefits it can bring to individuals who undergo these procedures.
 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-62230595 πŸ€” I think its kinda wild how many people are getting facelifts at such a young age... like 20s and 30s is pretty early, right? But also i guess if it makes them happy and they can afford it why not? πŸ’Έ My sister got a nose job last year and she looks amazing now. The problem is when people do it for the wrong reasons, like to fit in with their friends or something... 😐
 
πŸ€” u guys ever notice how ppl in their 20s & 30s are gettin all these facelifts & brow lifts & chin implants? like what's next? 🀣 its like they're tryin to freeze time or somethin. and dont even get me started on the whole societal pressure thing... we live in a world where ppl are expected to be perfect & if u dont meet those standards, ur somehow less than. πŸ’β€β™€οΈ i mean i get it, confidence is key but can we not just accept each other's uniqueness instead of tryin 2 change us into somethin we're not? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
 
I'm still thinking about what the article said about Lucy Preisinger... she had like 3 different surgeries 🀯 ... I think it's kinda wild that some people are getting these procedures just to feel more comfortable in their own skin, but at the same time I can see how it could help with anxiety and stuff. But isn't it also like a big part of societal pressure or something? πŸ€” Like, we're always seeing these models and celebrities on Instagram and they all have perfect faces... does that really inspire people to get surgery? πŸ’β€β™€οΈ And what about the financial aspect? I mean, I know some clinics offer financing options, but isn't that just like a way for them to make more money off vulnerable people? πŸ’Έ
 
πŸ€” I mean, can't they just be happy with their faces as is? Everyone's got unique features and that's what makes them beautiful! πŸ’…β€β™€οΈ But I guess when you're in your 20s and 30s, people are still getting all these societal messages about how to look perfect... it's like, hello, no one's perfect! πŸ˜‚ And then they go under the knife thinking it'll fix everything. It's just crazy! πŸ’₯ Have you seen those before-and-after pics? The differences are wild! 🀯
 
I gotta say, I'm all for people having control over their own bodies πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ... but at the same time, let's be real, the pressure to look a certain way is crazy! Like, we're living in a world where people are getting facelifts and brow lifts in their 20s - what's next? πŸ˜‚ I mean, I get it, everyone wants to feel good about themselves, but can't we focus on self-acceptance instead of trying to change our features? And have you seen the prices for these surgeries? It's insane! πŸ’Έ I guess what I'm saying is, while cosmetic surgery can be a game-changer for some people, we need to be careful not to make it a trend that's driven by societal pressure rather than actual need. Let's focus on empowering women to love themselves just the way they are πŸ’–.
 
I'm getting so tired of people thinking that they need to look like airbrushed models just to be considered 'beautiful'... πŸ’β€β™€οΈ Like, what's wrong with our natural features? The fact that women are getting facelifts and brow lifts in their 20s is super concerning. It's like, what's driving this trend? Is it societal pressure or just a desire for control over one's body? πŸ€” I'm all for people feeling confident and secure in their own skin, but when we're encouraging women to shell out thousands of pounds for surgery just to feel 'pretty', something's gotta change. πŸ’Έ
 
OMG u guys I just had my 30th bday πŸŽ‰ and I'm literally feeling so insecure about my face lol I've been thinking about getting a facelift or something idk...I know it sounds crazy but like everyone around me is doing it and I feel like I'll be the only one left out if I don't. And it's not just that, I've been noticing all these celebrities and influencers who are rocking these super young looks and I'm over here feeling like a 50 year old granny πŸ˜‚πŸ‘΅. But at the same time, I know some of my friends have had such positive experiences with cosmetic surgery so I guess I need to weigh my options... πŸ€”πŸ’„
 
I'm so curious about what's driving this trend πŸ€”. I mean, I've seen some of their before and they look amazing πŸ’β€β™€οΈ. But at the same time, I worry that we're perpetuating this unrealistic beauty standards thing that's already pretty problematic 😬. Like, Lucy Argent is 34 and she's feeling insecure about her face? Meanwhile, there are so many other issues going on in the world that we should be focusing on 🌎.

And what about the financial side of things? I mean, clinics offering financing options and package deals sounds like a great way to make cosmetic surgery more accessible... but it also sounds like they're preying on vulnerable people 😬. We need to be careful about who's profiting from this trend πŸ’Έ.
 
omg i'm so behind on this thread πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ i just saw this article and i have to say im mixed about cosmetic surgery for young women its like they're feeling really pressured to look a certain way but at the same time i get why they want to feel more confident in their own skin i've seen friends go through similar things and it can be a real game changer πŸ€— on the other hand i worry that we're setting some pretty unrealistic beauty standards for ourselves and our daughters πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ and what about the financial aspect of it all? i mean some clinics are offering financing options which sounds great but also makes me think theres someone out there making money off these vulnerable women πŸ’Έ
 
OMG u guys I just saw this thread from like 2 days ago and I had to chime in lol πŸ™ˆ. I think its wild how many ppl are getting facelifts and brow lifts at such a young age...I mean I get it, we're all about looking good in the media but come on! shouldn't we be focusing on being happy and healthy instead of trying to look 25 forever? πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸ’– But at the same time, if its gonna make ppl feel more confident and secure in themselves then idk why not? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ I've seen pics of Lucy Argent's before and she does look pretty amazing after her procedure...I guess its just about moderation right? πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸ‘
 
omg u know i was just talking about dis trend w/ my friends πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸ€·β€β™€οΈ like what's good with facelifts at 28 tho? πŸ˜‚ but seriously, i feel for ppl who wanna change their look but not b judged by society πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ. and idk about financing options making it more accessible... doesn't that just make it easier for people to get caught up in the cycle of self-doubt? πŸ’ΈπŸ‘€ anywayz, the good news is that ppl are findin' confidence & happiness after their procedures, so i guess that's def a win πŸŽ‰πŸ‘
 
I THINK IT'S REALLY INTERESTING HOW MANY YOUNG WOMEN ARE TURNING TO COSMETIC SURGERY TO FEEL MORE CONFIDENT IN THEIR OWN SKIN!!! πŸ€” I MEAN, ON THE ONE HAND, IT'S GREAT THAT THERE ARE SURGEONS OUT THERE WHO CAN HELP PEOPLE FEEL BETTER ABOUT THEMSELVES... BUT AT THE SAME TIME, I'M A LITTLE WORRIED ABOUT ALL THE PRESSURE WE PUT ON OURSELVES TO BE PERFECT! πŸ’„πŸ‘€
 
<font color="#FF69B4">I'm thinking... πŸ€”</font>

[diagram: a simple mind map with "Cosmetic Surgery" as the central topic]

* Aesthetics vs Individuality πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
* Should we be pressuring people to change their appearance? πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ
* Can we really find happiness and confidence without surgery? 😊
* Exploitation concerns 🚨
* Who's vulnerable and why? πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦
* How can we prevent exploitation in the industry? πŸ’Έ
* Positive impact πŸ’–
* Can cosmetic surgery really change lives? 🌈
* Are there benefits beyond just appearance? πŸ€”

<font color="#FF69B4">I think this trend is super complex and we need to have a conversation about it... πŸ’¬</font>
 
I'm totally puzzled by this whole thing πŸ€”. I mean, on one hand, you're talking about women feeling super insecure about their appearance and wanting to fix it πŸ’„, and that's something we should be trying to address, right? But then there's this huge pressure to conform to these unrealistic beauty standards, and it's just not healthy πŸ€•.

Imagine if everyone looked like someone else – that would be messed up πŸ˜‚. And don't even get me started on the cost of all these procedures πŸ’Έ... it's just not fair to people who can barely afford basic necessities πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ.

But at the same time, I do think it's cool that some women are taking control of their bodies and making choices about how they want to look πŸ‘©. And if a facelift or brow lift really helps someone feel more confident, then why not? πŸ’β€β™€οΈ

πŸ‘‰πŸ’‘ Maybe we need to redefine what beauty means, you know? Not just about physical appearance, but about inner strength and confidence πŸ’–.

Here's a quick diagram of my thoughts:
```
+---------------+
| Beauty |
| is more |
| than skin |
+---------------+
|
|
v
+---------------+
| Inner |
| strength |
| and |
| confidence|
+---------------+
```
πŸ‘
 
I think its wild that people are getting so worked up about their face at such a young age πŸ€―πŸ’„. Like, isn't 28 or 34 even considered old? We're all supposed to be worried about wrinkles and lines, but let's be real, we're still going to have them no matter what πŸ’β€β™€οΈ. I mean, Amy Endean gets to build a family because of her surgery? That's awesome, but isn't that just proof that our society values youth and beauty above all else? πŸ€” We need to start valuing people for who they are, not how they look πŸ”₯
 
I don't get why people are so concerned about looking perfect all the time πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ. I mean, some of these girls have got some serious issues with their faces and surgery is helping them feel better about themselves. And let's be real, it's not like they're getting it done to impress anyone else but themselves πŸ˜‚. The fact that there are financing options and package deals available means the industry is just trying to cater to people who want a change. I think it's awesome that these women are taking control of their bodies and making choices that make them happy πŸ’β€β™€οΈ. The whole "societal pressure" thing is just an excuse for people who can't handle a little competition πŸ˜’.
 
omg you guys I just saw this stats πŸ“Š - in the UK alone, over 100k women under 30 are getting cosmetic surgery every year πŸ’‰πŸ‘€ that's like, a lot! and its not just facelifts either... brow lifts, chin implants, neck lifts... they're all on the rise πŸš€.

anyway, I was thinking - is it okay for us to be so obsessed with looking perfect? πŸ€” I mean, I get that we want to feel good about ourselves and all, but at what cost? πŸ’Έ like, have you seen those ads for plastic surgery clinics? "get the body of your dreams" or whatever... πŸ“Ί it's just not real, you know?

and don't even get me started on how hard it is to find reliable stats on this stuff πŸ˜‚. like, I was looking at some graphs and they showed that 75% of women who got breast implants did so because they wanted to look sexier πŸ’β€β™€οΈ... but then again, maybe that's just the sample size πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ.

anyway, what do you guys think? should we be concerned about this trend or are we just being paranoid πŸ˜…?
 
I'm thinkin'... if we're so concerned about lookin' good, are we forgettin' how good we already feel on the inside? πŸ€” I mean, Lucy Argent and Amy Endean are proof that there's more to life than just our physical appearance. They've found confidence and security in themselves, regardless of what they look like. It's a great reminder that true beauty comes from within. We shouldn't be tryin' to fix what ain't broke, if you know what I mean! πŸ’–
 
I'm like "what's wrong with just being you?" I mean, all these ladies are goin' under the knife because they're tryin' to fit into some unrealistic beauty mold πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ. It's like, have we really progressed that much as a society? In my day, we didn't need all these fancy procedures to feel good about ourselves. We just had to deal with it, you know? And I'm not sayin' that everyone should be forced to do the same πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ. But at the same time, I can see how these surgeries might give people a boost of confidence and whatnot. It's just...I don't know, sometimes I feel like we're losin' sight of what really matters πŸ’”.
 
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