Introduction to Plastic Surgery for Young Adults

When teenagers ask their parents to pay for or to allow them to undergo some form of cosmetic surgery or non-invasive cosmetic augmentation, the motivation is generally even more directly tied to self-esteem than is the case with adults.

Adolescence is an awkward time of coming into your own.

Teenagers often see perceived physical flaws as glaring and life destroying.

Interestingly, adults generally seek cosmetic surgery to make themselves stand out. Teenagers, on the other hand, desperately want to blend in with their peers.

Consequently, while there are many bad reasons to agree to allow a young adult to seek cosmetic surgery, there are just as many good ones.

If the procedure will allow the teen to have greater self-confidence and self-esteem, and to overcome problems with social withdrawal and isolation, the benefits will likely far exceed any potential negatives.

In 2010, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported 19,000 surgical procedures on individuals ages 13 to 19 for a number of common reasons.

Talking to Young Adults About Cosmetic Surgery

For most parents, this topic presents a serious dilemma since heir first inclination is to simply say, “No.” While parents are understandably worried about the danger to their child, this is not a request that should be taken lightly and most definitely not to be ignored. Generally serious issues of self-image and selfesteem often lie at the heart of a teen’s request to have a cosmetic procedure. These issues must all be fully addressed.

Parents should understand that there are circumstances under which cosmetic procedures for teenagers are both appropriate and life-enhancing. However there are as many bad reasons to agree to allow a young adult to seek cosmetic surgery, as there are good ones.

Step One: Research

When a teen asks for a cosmetic procedure, the parents’ first reaction should be calm. Agree to research the procedure and then follow through on that promise. There are many good resources at your disposal.

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