1 in 6 Parents Support Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures for Teens

The following is excerpted from an online article posted by StudyFinds.

In a culture where a perfect selfie can make or break a teenager’s day, the line between self-care and self-improvement has never been blurrier. A new national survey reveals that American parents are increasingly open to letting their teenagers undergo non-surgical cosmetic procedures. One in six parents say they’d support their teen getting treatments like laser hair removal, chemical peels, or even dermal fillers for any reason, as long as mom and dad approve.

The findings are from the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.

While the majority of parents remain cautious about aesthetic treatments for their teens, a significant minority are embracing what was once considered strictly adult territory. The shift reflects broader cultural changes around beauty standards, social media influence, and evolving attitudes toward cosmetic enhancement.

The survey of 989 parents with children aged 13-17 reveals a nation split on when and why teens should access cosmetic procedures. About half of parents (51%) say teenagers should only be allowed to get non-surgical cosmetic procedures for “valid reasons,” though they disagree significantly on what constitutes validity. Meanwhile, nearly a third (31%) believe teens should be prohibited from these procedures entirely, regardless of circumstances.

The remaining 18% of parents believe teens should be allowed to get these procedures for any reason, as long as they have parental approval.

“Parents were conflicted about the circumstances under which non-surgical cosmetic procedures are appropriate for teens,” says Mott Poll Co-Director and Mott pediatrician Dr. Susan Woolford, in a statement. “Interestingly, similar proportions of parents rated the validity of teens wanting to look good for a special occasion on par with wanting the procedures due to mental health or bullying.”

Source: StudyFinds
https://studyfinds.org/1-in-6-parents-support-non-surgical-cosmetic-procedures-teens/