The teen years are far from a walk in the park, self discovery, identity issues, peer pressure and having to learn how to deal with the world at large is having surgery in their best interest for the sake of appearance? (Beyond reconstructive plastic surgery, which helps restore or repair deformity or damage to the external body). There are right and misguided reasons in undergoing plastic surgery.
As so many case studies have proven time and time again, changing your appearance doesnt solve emotional problems (like feeling accepted or more desirable). For this reason cosmetic surgeons will often interview you before accepting you as a patient. The surgeon is going to look for the following:
A) whether they really need it B) if the reasons behind wanting the surgery are valid C) the emotional and mental health of the candidate D) do they have realistic expectations of before and after the surgery.
People often forget that going for a cosmetic procedure is a very serious matter and comes with all the downsides of any other major surgery. Like all medical operations there are always risks and complications besides the pain and discomfort of the recovery process. If you are not mentally prepared for the time it takes to fully recover and see any results, you will regret going through with the surgery.
Looking beyond the emotional and physical impacts of plastic surgery, there is also the age factor to take into account. Some operations can not be done until the body has matured to a certain stage. For example a nose job can only be done once the nose is done fully forming which varies from person to person and is different in girls and boys. The other restriction is a legal one. Procedures such as breast implants can only be done once the person is of legal age (there are special cases where a deformity or reconstructive surgery may be the exception).
Before making up your mind to have plastic surgery:
Everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) at some point, if not through out their teen years are/have been self conscious about their appearance and body. We tend to over analyze and blow small unnoticeable aspects of our bodys way out of proportion. As we grow and become more aware and gain more insight into who and what we are as individuals, we become confident and learn to love ourselves (it may sounds lame but its the truth). If youre considering plastic surgery to feel like youll fit in...Dont do it, it wont solve the real problem (it is a matter of fitting in with others; its about fitting in within your own skin). As a teenager your body is constantly changing and growing. If there is a part of your body that you dont like, whether it is to small or big keep in mind that once you stop growing chances are everything will be as it should.
More often than not the answer isnt surgery; it is diet and getting into shape. It is astonishing what the right diet and exercise can do. If youre a girl and are concerned with breast development there are exercises that are proven to enhance breasts with out the need for surgery. If you are self conscious because you think youre over weight, or even if you are bigger, getting lipo or a gastric bypass is dangerous and should you have a problem with eating or lack of exercise it wont solve anything. Get out and work out! eat right and talk to someone, it isnt easy and having someone to talk to is important both for understanding and support. Looking good and more important feeling good about yourself is a life long commitment..... best get use to it when youre young, its fun if you let it.
Will it truly solve the problem in the big picture or is it a quick fix? - 15252
As so many case studies have proven time and time again, changing your appearance doesnt solve emotional problems (like feeling accepted or more desirable). For this reason cosmetic surgeons will often interview you before accepting you as a patient. The surgeon is going to look for the following:
A) whether they really need it B) if the reasons behind wanting the surgery are valid C) the emotional and mental health of the candidate D) do they have realistic expectations of before and after the surgery.
People often forget that going for a cosmetic procedure is a very serious matter and comes with all the downsides of any other major surgery. Like all medical operations there are always risks and complications besides the pain and discomfort of the recovery process. If you are not mentally prepared for the time it takes to fully recover and see any results, you will regret going through with the surgery.
Looking beyond the emotional and physical impacts of plastic surgery, there is also the age factor to take into account. Some operations can not be done until the body has matured to a certain stage. For example a nose job can only be done once the nose is done fully forming which varies from person to person and is different in girls and boys. The other restriction is a legal one. Procedures such as breast implants can only be done once the person is of legal age (there are special cases where a deformity or reconstructive surgery may be the exception).
Before making up your mind to have plastic surgery:
Everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) at some point, if not through out their teen years are/have been self conscious about their appearance and body. We tend to over analyze and blow small unnoticeable aspects of our bodys way out of proportion. As we grow and become more aware and gain more insight into who and what we are as individuals, we become confident and learn to love ourselves (it may sounds lame but its the truth). If youre considering plastic surgery to feel like youll fit in...Dont do it, it wont solve the real problem (it is a matter of fitting in with others; its about fitting in within your own skin). As a teenager your body is constantly changing and growing. If there is a part of your body that you dont like, whether it is to small or big keep in mind that once you stop growing chances are everything will be as it should.
More often than not the answer isnt surgery; it is diet and getting into shape. It is astonishing what the right diet and exercise can do. If youre a girl and are concerned with breast development there are exercises that are proven to enhance breasts with out the need for surgery. If you are self conscious because you think youre over weight, or even if you are bigger, getting lipo or a gastric bypass is dangerous and should you have a problem with eating or lack of exercise it wont solve anything. Get out and work out! eat right and talk to someone, it isnt easy and having someone to talk to is important both for understanding and support. Looking good and more important feeling good about yourself is a life long commitment..... best get use to it when youre young, its fun if you let it.
Will it truly solve the problem in the big picture or is it a quick fix? - 15252
About the Author:
Dr. James Leosmapura is a psychiatrist with Vancouver cosmetic surgery Canada clinics and a contributing author of cosmetic surgery advice for the Dr Plastic Surgeons Online Resource and Information site. For more info regarding cosmetic procedures and surgeon click on the link..
