'They've lost the plot': Top cosmetic doctor claims people under 30 are abusing Botox and fillers
A famous cosmetic doctor known as the "King of Botox" says young people have "lost the thread" by overdoing treatments in a bid to recreate filtered social media aesthetics in the real life. He also criticized his colleagues, some of whom he says have done so much work he no longer recognizes them, for fueling the trend.
While Botox and fillers were once most popular among older patients looking for discreet anti-aging solutions, Dr Michael Prager says a "visibly enhanced" look has become a fashion trend among those under 30 who wanted the work to show.
The doctor, who has a clinic in Knightsbridge, London, said there was no longer any stigma in radically changing their appearance, with young people seeing physical changes as a "status symbol" akin to wearing a designer label. "Usually anyone under 30 has pretty much lost the plot," said Prager, 54. "They didn't spend enough time in the playground and they grew up with their thumbs in a twisted position in front of a screen and now it's their life."
Dr Tamara Griffiths of the British Association of Dermatologists said there was a "real concern" about the increasing number of children and adolescents receiving Botox-like injections and dermal fillers.
Last year, these cosmetic treatments became illegal for under 18s and this year the government announced a national licensing scheme. But Labor MP Carolyn Harris, co-chair of the APPG, said the government needed to do more to improve the industry and protect young people, and was still waiting for regulations to be introduced.
The Department of Health and Social Care has said an amendment to the Health and Care Act 2022 will give the government powers to bring into force a nationwide licensing scheme for procedures non-surgical cosmetics in England. "This scheme will criminalize anyone in England who performs specified non-surgical procedures without a licence," a spokesperson said.
Social media and celebrities, in especially the Kardashians have been instrumental in shifting attitudes towards cosmetic modifications from being a secret to be kept secret to an openly proud choice. On the TV show Love Island, "adjustments" such as Botox and fillers are popular among its 20 contestants.
Kylie Jenner, 25, talked about using lip fillers;
A famous cosmetic doctor known as the "King of Botox" says young people have "lost the thread" by overdoing treatments in a bid to recreate filtered social media aesthetics in the real life. He also criticized his colleagues, some of whom he says have done so much work he no longer recognizes them, for fueling the trend.
While Botox and fillers were once most popular among older patients looking for discreet anti-aging solutions, Dr Michael Prager says a "visibly enhanced" look has become a fashion trend among those under 30 who wanted the work to show.
The doctor, who has a clinic in Knightsbridge, London, said there was no longer any stigma in radically changing their appearance, with young people seeing physical changes as a "status symbol" akin to wearing a designer label. "Usually anyone under 30 has pretty much lost the plot," said Prager, 54. "They didn't spend enough time in the playground and they grew up with their thumbs in a twisted position in front of a screen and now it's their life."
Dr Tamara Griffiths of the British Association of Dermatologists said there was a "real concern" about the increasing number of children and adolescents receiving Botox-like injections and dermal fillers.
Last year, these cosmetic treatments became illegal for under 18s and this year the government announced a national licensing scheme. But Labor MP Carolyn Harris, co-chair of the APPG, said the government needed to do more to improve the industry and protect young people, and was still waiting for regulations to be introduced.
The Department of Health and Social Care has said an amendment to the Health and Care Act 2022 will give the government powers to bring into force a nationwide licensing scheme for procedures non-surgical cosmetics in England. "This scheme will criminalize anyone in England who performs specified non-surgical procedures without a licence," a spokesperson said.
Social media and celebrities, in especially the Kardashians have been instrumental in shifting attitudes towards cosmetic modifications from being a secret to be kept secret to an openly proud choice. On the TV show Love Island, "adjustments" such as Botox and fillers are popular among its 20 contestants.
Kylie Jenner, 25, talked about using lip fillers;
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