With shows like “The Swan”, “Extreme Makeover” and “MTV I Want a Famous Face”, the reach that cosmetic surgery has over people has grown wider, embracing impressionable minds as young as 12. These teenagers form a growing section of the clientele that plastic surgery attracts. And it’s not only disfigurements like protruding ears, asymmetrical breasts and acne problems that have these youngsters running for a ‘Knife- style’ change.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, noted that procedures like breast augmentation, reduction mammoplasty, rhinoplasty and liposuction too are popular amongst this group. A survey by the ASPS also reported a surge in the figures from 2000 to 2005 from about 306,000 to 333,000.
Parents are advised to evaluate for themselves their progeny’s need for cosmetic surgery, especially if their children are below 18 years of age. Stable emotional maturity on part of the teenager is a required quotient that the parent has to ensure. The parents as well, have to understand the implications of cosmetic surgery at such a young age, and are advised not to allow their child to under-go cosmetic surgeries for the sole purpose of societal and filial acceptance. Reconstructive surgeries like nose- reshaping, correction of disfigurements, etc. are good reasons for taking recourse to plastic surgery.
Schedule a visit today at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California. Our experienced team of doctors will provide you with an unbiased opinion on your teen’s suitability for availing our services.
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