Teen Surgery Slump
For the past few years teenagers and plastic surgery were becoming virtually
synonymous, from high school graduation presents to birthday presents,
plastic surgery was all the fuss for teens. With the advent of the global
financial crisis, teen cosmetic surgery has dwindling alongside the economy.
In fact, the numbers of teens opting for breast augmentations and
rhinoplasty (among many other procedures) was causing serious concern among
some parents and industry observers.
Arizona Central reported on the recent figures, "Nationwide, 18- and
19-year-olds had about 9,000 breast enhancements last year, according to a
survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. That's down 14 percent
from the previous year but up 388 percent from 1998. A survey by the
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery found similar trends. Its
report said girls 18 and younger had about 4,100 breast enhancements last
year, down 48 percent from 2007 and up 343 percent from 1998."
Some physicians are staunchly against performing such procedures on
teenagers as it may induce negative perceptions or superficial ideas about
beauty and aging.
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