Back To School Surgery

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With school starting back up soon, teens are preparing themselves for summer's end and new year of education. But when school starts again, teens may find that many of their friends don't look the same. Why? Teenage plastic surgery was booming this summer.

"In between 8th grade and a student's first day of high school is an important time for many teenagers to make some changes to their appearance. The 16th birthday, the 18th birthday, both factor into the decision. I'm doing a lot of nose jobs on 14 and 15 year-old girls this summer," said one plastic surgeon in the Examiner.

The stress to gain acceptance within social circles can lead many teens to want a change in their appearance. The downtime between the school years gives teens ample time to recover. The most popular procedure was reported to be rhinoplasty. Parents must sign consent before any teenage surgery can begin, but more parents now are open to the idea ever before. Parents are willing to send their child back to school with new books and a brand new nose.


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