Stephanie Kerr
The Benefits of Plastic Surgery for Teenagers
Plastic surgery to the public, especially to young adolescence, is influenced by celebrities and the media so one could look a certain way. Today, teenagers all over the world who feel insecurely about themselves will take drastic measures to physically change the way they look to emotionally balance their self - esteem. Cosmetic surgery for young adolescence teenagers can be beneficial; however there are only a few circumstances where plastic surgery can be justified as a medical necessity.
Breast reduction is a common form of plastic surgery in heavier set bodied teenagers; a lot of female youth aged 15-19 want this surgery due to sexist name calling, physical discomfort from lower back pain and poor posture, and also self-conscious reasons like not being able to play certain active sports or even find clothes to fit right. One article from the People’s Magazine, Pham (2010) wrote that “Hannah Olson was "one of the top varsity runners," (p.1). ‘Then her breasts developed, and by the time she started her junior year, Olson was ranked last on her running team and in near-constant pain from the weight of her 36DDD chest, which took up to three bras to support. "My lower back hurt so bad I couldn 't sleep,”. Olson signed up last year with Billings, Mont., surgeon Alan Muskett to take her breasts down to a 34D.’ "As soon as I woke up, I could breathe easier says Hannah Olson (Pham, 2010, p.1)” The follow up with Hannah was that she is doing better than ever, she continues long runs, coaches dancing and even mentioned that she went bra shopping now that she has fashionable options as opposed to overly large basic bras. Nevertheless it is important to research options for cosmetic surgery such as questions to ask the physician and to explore benefits for one’s specific reasons. A few positive reasons for instance, a
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