As a child, you usually cannot make the decision to have cosmetic surgery on your own. Here are a few main reasons: 1. **Legal provisions**: - **Right to consent**: In most countries and regions, minors (usually those under the age of 18) cannot independently sign medical consent forms, including cosmetic surgery. This requires the consent of a guardian or legal representative. - **Regulatory requirements**: Many countries have strict legal restrictions on plastic surgery for minors, especially those involving elective or non-essential cosmetic surgery. 2. **Medical and ethical considerations**: - **Psychological maturity**: Children and adolescents are not yet fully developed psychologically, and may find it difficult to fully understand the risks, consequences and long-term effects of cosmetic surgery. - **Physical development**: Certain parts are still developing during a minor's life, and surgery may affect the normal growth process. - **Necessity assessment**: The medical community usually gives priority to the physical and mental health of minors, and cosmetic surgery is usually considered non-essential, with more emphasis on considering it after adulthood. 3. **Professional advice**: - **Multidisciplinary assessment**: If there is indeed a need for cosmetic surgery, it is usually necessary for a professional medical team, a psychological counselor and parents to jointly assess the necessity and appropriateness of the surgery. - **Alternatives**: Sometimes, non-surgical means such as psychological counseling and self-image building may be more suitable to solve the body image problems of minors. **Summary**: Although society's acceptance of cosmetic surgery is increasing, it is usually not allowed for minors to decide to undergo cosmetic surgery alone. This is to protect their physical and mental health and ensure mature and comprehensive decision-making. If there is a relevant need, it is recommended to communicate in depth with parents and medical professionals to make the most appropriate decision together.