Overview

• Anna-Maria Ferchichi revealed in her podcast that she allowed her 11-year-old daughter Laila to undergo laser removal of facial hair above the upper lip.
• She cited Laila’s experiences of school bullying over a “damenbart” and drew on her own decade-long struggles with unwanted facial hair.
• The family, based in Dubai where such cosmetic treatments are common, viewed the procedure as an accessible way to improve Laila’s confidence.
• Anticipating public criticism, Anna-Maria defended the decision as a responsible act of parental care rather than a beauty obsession.
• In a recent RTL interview Laila herself stood by the choice, saying she doesn’t care about negative opinions and will do what she wants with her parents’ permission.