The role models that teens look up to are celebrities. And more often than not, those celebrities are young celebrities. Many of those famous folks get plastic surgery to improve their appearance enough to be able to make it in Hollywood. And of course this leads to teens wanting to emulate their idols by getting plastic surgery themselves. But should teenagers be allowed to get cosmetic procedures?
The main argument against teens getting plastic surgery is that teens are fickle. They don't really know what they want so it's difficult for them to make decisions which have a long-lasting impact. Today they think they want huge breasts and a smaller nose. Tomorrow the trend is for smaller breasts and bigger noses and they regret their decision. Additionally, many teens don't have the ability to comprehend the seriousness of getting surgery which means that their expectations and reality don't coincide.
There are, however, some instances when plastic surgery might make sense for teens. Teens who are morbidly obese, for example, may benefit from weight loss surgery. This affects their self-image as well as their health and is something they would likely need down the line anyway. It's still a serious issue but one that parents might not dismiss so easily with a "no way".
Question of the Day: What do you think about teens and plastic surgery?
