An ideal external appearance is the dream of many young women. For some, this also includes lip injections under the age of 18. Stars like Kylie Jenner are leading the way: The young style icon had already undergone a beauty treatment at the age of 17 to give her lips more fullness. The result inspired many of her followers to do the same. According to a survey in Germany, more than 10 % of all nine to fourteen-year-olds have considered a beauty treatment at least once. Lip injections are particularly popular. But what is the current legal situation regarding cosmetic surgery for teenagers and what should be considered before undergoing such treatment? Beauty2Go provides information!

Cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular among young people
The popularity of cosmetic surgery for teenagers and aesthetic procedures has continued to rise over the years. However, it is essential to consider the legal facts, especially when it comes to lip injections under the age of 18 and other procedures for adolescents. Sufficient time should therefore be taken in advance to consider the legal framework, medical aspects and important considerations for minors and their parents.
Which laws need to be observed?
The fact is: Following the initial slowdown in coronavirus figures in spring 2020, there has been a significant increase in demand for cosmetic surgery among young people. Procedures with an aesthetic background were up to 30 % more popular in direct comparison to previous years. This also includes the desire to have lip injections while still under the age of 18. This is probably also due to the lack of travel abroad, which has filled the budgets of many young people.
By law, adolescents in Switzerland must note that aesthetic procedures may be performed once they reach the age of 16. In most cases, beauty clinics reserve the right to ask for parental consent for lip injections under the age of 18, for example. In many cases, underage patients are even refused altogether. Procedures that are carried out as a result of accidents or deformities are often approved and sometimes even reimbursed by the health insurance company. This does not include lip injections for patients under the age of 18.
What is our position on treatments for minors at Beauty2Go?
At Beauty2Go, we attach great importance to the safety and well-being of our customers. As a matter of principle, we only offer aesthetic treatments to people over the age of 18. This policy is based on our belief that cosmetic procedures require mature decision making and that the body's development should be complete. In rare exceptional cases, such as reconstructive treatments or where there is significant distress, we may consider treatments for minors after careful case-by-case assessment. However, such cases are treated extremely rarely and with the utmost caution. Our primary goal is to act responsibly and in the best interests of our patients.
What are the risks of cosmetic surgery on adolescents?
In principle, procedures on a person's body can be stressful for them, including lip injections for people under the age of 18. It cannot be ruled out that various side effects may occur during or after treatment, even if this is only the exception. Possible side effects include
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Node
- Occasional wound pain.
If the body is still in the development phase, it cannot be ruled out that surgical measures may have an impact on this. It is possible that your own development process, which has not yet been completed, may have a negative influence on the results of a beauty treatment. This also includes lip injections under the age of 18 or the use of fillers in other areas of the body. For this very reason, it is important to obtain sufficient information before deciding to take such a step. Beauty2Go will be happy to advise you personally in an individual consultation. For the Appointment booking you can easily use our online tool.
A short checklist of points to keep in mind before a lip treatment:
- There is a large selection of lip fillers on the market. There is no such thing as the perfect active ingredient. In an individual consultation, it is important to clarify which one is most suitable for you and which type of injection is best suited.
- Injections can be reversed - but only for Hyaluron treatments. Hyaluron can be broken down again by administering a certain enzyme or subsequent corrections can be made.
- The shelf life of one treatment is about 6 months. Several influencing factors, such as lip movement, health and metabolism, play a significant role here.
- "This is how it should look" photos are not recommended. Lips à la Angelina Jolie or Kylie Jenner cannot be "recreated". A beauty treatment aims to give the patient's individual natural lip shape more volume and an appealing accentuation.
- The result of the treatment can be seen directly. Subsequently, swelling may still occur, which should have subsided after 5 days at the latest.
- The duration of treatment is about 30 minutes. This includes a short consultation and the actual treatment.
Professional treatments at Beauty2Go
If you still have concerns about possible risks after reading this article on "Lip injections under 18", you can contact us at any time. Contact set. We will be happy to advise you on the various options we offer in our practices in Zurich, Basel, Bern, Lucerne, Winterthur and St. Gallen - free of charge, of course. You will also find plenty of information on our website about our services, such as hyaluronic acid treatments and the Beauty2Go prices. Our Team you can also get to know us a little.
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