I recently read an article about teens getting cosmetic surgery as a graduation gift. It also discussed the philosophy of teens having surgery. Before your decide whether your teen should consider cosmetic surgery, research together the options and whether cosmetic surgery is actually an option for your teen. Is there an underlying issue that is not being considered, or an issue of low selfsteem? Is your teen having difficulty fitting in and cosmetic surgery is the solution?
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) there are different reasons teens give for having plastic surgery and the reasons adults do: Teens view plastic surgery as a way to fit in and look acceptable to friends and peers. Adults, on the other hand, frequently see plastic surgery as a way to stand out from the crowd.
Although some cosmetic surgery is often times necessary, teen cosmetic surgery and breast implants should be taken seriously and considered only when the patient is fully informed of the risks involved with the procedure.
I agree with the point made in the article that this type of surgery should not be linked to any graduation and that the student be rewarded in ways that relate to their intelligence, achievement, etc. I also agree that young people should be evaluated carefully about their reasons for wanting surgery.