Surgery for the Young
In general plastic surgery has for years targeted older demographics, from the middle aged to older baby-boomers marketing and surgeons focus on anti-aging. However, a study has noted that plastic surgery also has a young market in teenagers. Otoplasties (ear surgery) are one of the most common cosmetic enhancements for teenagers.
According to a release from PR news wire, "According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery's 2008 Procedural Survey, 27.7% of otoplasties -- a reshaping of the ear by placing small incisions behind the ear then reshaping or trimming the cartilage to define how and where the ear bends -- are performed on those ages 13-19. Additionally, the survey found that otoplasty has the youngest mean age of both invasive and less invasive cosmetic procedures at 29."
The plastic surgeon interviewed in the press release went on to say that he does not oppose such surgeries for teens, because those who come in opting to make their ears smaller are adamant about it. Many are suffering from self-esteem issues and a case of 'dumbo-ears.' Plastic surgeons usually do not urge or promote the use of invasive surgery for youngsters, but in certain cases the right motivation does exist.
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