Friday, November 27, 2009

Children's Health

Teens Getting Plastic Surgery: Be Cautious

What families should think about when considering a cosmetic procedure

Posted July 1, 2008

Reader Comments

Its okay either way

Teens are in rough days now and its time for my teenage daughter to make her own desicions and think for herself.

two sides of every story

I personally have no reason to get plastic surgery, but those that have a valid reason i believe should-by valid i don't mean for the plesure of popularity- in alot of cases some soung adults have been driven to get the surgery for there own good weather for small breast or for big ears no teenager likes being teased

but i also agree that the teen need to not only be physicaly prepared but also emotionally

nope

i will never have plastic surgery nor let my kid. gross

EH!

"Both the Food and Drug Administration and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons feel that young women under 18 should not get breast implants for purely cosmetic reasons."

well wtf are the other reasons?

interested

please interested in the practical aspect of this programe and ican come immediately because we need the equipment s and we shall pay for them now constact johnonyinyechukwu@yahoo.com living at no 1b peace avenue by omuma road aba abia state nigeria united state iam john onyinyechukwu

Teens and plastic surgery

As an independent patient consultant for plastic surgery with 12 years of experience I can assure you that there is no "epidemic' of teens seeking plastic surgery. First of all, the procedures are an out of pocket expense so that eliminates the option for many teens. Secondly, teens have issues and concerns that change, so usually waiting is advisable because whatever they don't like will change over time. If it doesn't change they can change it themselves when they are adults. Plastic surgery is serious and most parents treat it that way. AngelaSegal.com

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