Sunday, March 21, 2010

Plastic Surgery: How Do Teenagers View It?

By Yuri Nigata

Teens having plastic surgery have became a popular phenomenon lately. No longer is plastic surgery the realm of wealthy older women, it has actually become a dominion for teenagers with rich families and adolescent hang-ups.

The growth in the number of teenagers going for plastic surgery has increased. Dr. Darrick Antell, a top New York City plastic surgeon, cautions against calling teen plastic surgery a trend. "One of the primary causes for the increase is visibility: today's teenagers are growing up with parents who have taken cosmetic surgery, so they see and discover about it more. The media has also done a great job of making people aware of the procedures available. Another reason is acceptability. In a way, plastic surgery has come out of the closet," Dr. Antell narrates.

Frequently, teenagers who desire plastic surgery are aware that this is more than just skin deep. Teenagers like to change the way they look through plastic surgery to address issues of self-confidence. Plastic surgery doctors are very much aware of the drama affecting the lives of these teenagers and know that these play an essential part in their choice to go with plastic surgery. Thus, most doctors often assess the physical, emotional and psychological maturity of a person before getting through with the plastic surgery procedure.

They also acknowledge the fact that doing plastic surgery on a person will not ensure that it will advance their self esteem. Many doctors have done plastic surgery on models and actresses who still, were very insecure. Physical change is possible, but it will not guarantee confidence.

So, for teens who want to go through plastic surgery, it is important to ask yourself what is your end game and what is your goal. Plastic surgery is not the supreme answer to make things better. - 2361

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