The teen years are far from a walk in the park, self discovery, identity issues, peer pressure and having to learn how to deal with the world at large is having surgery in their best interest for the sake of appearance? (Beyond reconstructive plastic surgery, which helps restore or repair deformity or damage to the external body). There are right and misguided reasons in undergoing plastic surgery.
As so many case studies have proven time and time again, changing your appearance doesnt solve emotional problems (like feeling accepted or more desirable). For this reason cosmetic surgeons will often interview you before accepting you as a patient. The surgeon is going to look for the following:
A) whether they really need it B) if the reasons behind wanting the surgery are valid C) the emotional and mental health of the candidate D) do they have realistic expectations of before and after the surgery.
People often forget that going for a cosmetic procedure is a very serious matter and comes with all the downsides of any other major surgery. Like all medical operations there are always risks and complications besides the pain and discomfort of the recovery process. If you are not mentally prepared for the time it takes to fully recover and see any results, you will regret going through with the surgery.
Other factors that you should consider: Certain surgeries can only be properly done after the body has matured and fully developed, for example, nose jobs are only done after the age of 17-19. There are also laws stating that a person must be of legal age before undergoing cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation.
Before making up your mind to have plastic surgery:
Keep in mind that every single person at some point (if not for the majority) of their teenage years has either hated or been extremely self conscience about themselves or an aspect of their body. It is a natural part of maturing. As time goes on and we grown into ourselves, we become happier and more confident in our skin. Cosmetic surgery should never be a way to make you feel like youll fit in better, as it is not the right answer.
More often than not the answer isnt surgery; it is diet and getting into shape. It is astonishing what the right diet and exercise can do. If youre a girl and are concerned with breast development there are exercises that are proven to enhance breasts with out the need for surgery. If you are self conscious because you think youre over weight, or even if you are bigger, getting lipo or a gastric bypass is dangerous and should you have a problem with eating or lack of exercise it wont solve anything. Get out and work out! eat right and talk to someone, it isnt easy and having someone to talk to is important both for understanding and support. Looking good and more important feeling good about yourself is a life long commitment….. best get use to it when youre young, its fun if you let it.
As a final thought, you should really step back and ask your self: do I really need surgery? Or would eating right and working out solve the problem? There are way too many kids that are…. this may seem harsh….lazy. Why on earth would anyone want to undergo dangerous surgery that will impact the rest of their life when the same results can be achieved naturally? This applies to more than just loosing weight, there are many natural and proven methods to improve certain physical aspects. Do some research and try everything you can before resorting to surgery. When you feel attractive because you have self esteem it comes across.
