Cons of Teen Plastic Surgery

The numbers of teens wanting plastic surgery has nearly tripled from 2003 to 2008. This is a disturbing trend where teens believe undergoing major surgery is a "quick fix" to their problems; this attitude belies the seriousness of plastic surgery and the potentially fatal complications that can incur.

Effects

By promoting the singular image of "beauty" that plastic surgery presents, it denies a teen any self confidence in their own individuality and personal beauty, bringing a lack of confidence to a crisis point.

Considerations

The financial burden for plastic surgery is both huge and uncovered by insurance because it is elective, except in medically necessary cases.

Premature Reconstruction

As a teenager, not all aspects of development are fully in place, making surgery premature, dangerous and possibly unnecessary.

Celebrities are Airbrushed

Most teens are chasing false perfection. They base their decision to have fuller lips, perfect noses, larger breasts or a flatter stomach on celebrity and pop images. These images are usually airbrushed or photoshopped.

Warning

Complications can very easily arise with plastic surgery, including death, infection and scarring.