Analysis Of The Article ' Teens Under The Knife ' By Kaitlyn Ali And Tiffany Lam

In 2012, over 236,000 teenagers from the ages of 13-19 years old, went "under the syringe" to have a cosmetic procedure done (Gilbert, Web). Teenagers should never be able to have cosmetic surgeries because of the harmful effects the procedures have. Teenage minds and bodies are not fully developed until they are in their early twenties. Therefore, doctors are unable to fully comprehend the risks these procedures will have on the teenagers, since their bodies are still changing. Cosmetic surgeries are nearly impossible to predict the health risks of and the affects they will have on the still developing bodies of teenagers. Teenagers who get a cosmetic procedure done are not having it done to

The article discussion the importance of beauty to make Conrad in today’s society. Growing up as a teenager, American girls get exposed cosmetic treatments. Any surgery can be dangerous and cause fatal deaths. Statistics proves teenager are more likely to receive nose jobs and breast implants before turning 21 of age. Sandra Boodman confirmed that girls tends to compare themselves to models image not knowing its plastic work. This article also outlines the safety guidelines of plastic surgery. This website provide me with great information and statistics that is helpful. I chose this article because it is a common topic growing up as a teenager.

Besides Photoshop, plastic surgery is a permanent way to change any physical characteristic. There are things one can change, without having to go through any knife or injection— the way they dress, hairstyles, and working out. When it comes to our image plastic surgery has provided an easy yet dangerous solution to fix what one considers their imperfection/ flaw. It is not only adults; teens are also getting cosmetic surgery which only is deteriorating the youth. Stated in the article Pretty Unreal, “Last year in the United States, more than 300,000 teens are 18 or younger had some sort of cosmetic surgery done” (Mehta, Sparling. 288). An increasing number of teens are getting cosmetic procedures done; plastic surgery has become common with in different age groups and families. Personally in my family I know many teens and adults that have gotten plastic surgery, liposuction, nose jobs, to butt jobs. I believe that teens my age should not be worrying about getting procedures done because there are many risks involved. Adolescence is taken away due to constantly worrying about physical image.

Did you know more than 16 billion dollars was spent on Cosmetic Surgery in 2016? (ASPS 2017) Throughout the many decades, cosmetic surgery had become widely known method to enhance an appearance. In recent years, this procedure has become prominent not only among adults but also among adolescents however, popularity does not mean it is safe and the best option. There are numerous negative effects of cosmetic surgery that people, especially adolescents should consider before undergoing such procedures. Some negative effects of cosmetic surgery are high expenses, high medical risks, promotion of unhealthy body image and adverse psychological conditions.

Consequences with high school graduates having plastic surgery as a graduation present can result in regret later in the teen's life when they become an adult. The teen has to understand the results and possibilities that could go wrong with the modifications. They need to understand that their bodies are still growing and will continue to under go many changes through out their life. Parents should also try to influence their children to be proud of the body they have and let them know that no matter what the girl or guy on TV looks like they are beautiful in their own way. Doctors should also teach the teen and parent, who comes in for modifications the medical concerns for getting such procedures done

     First of all, teenagers expect that plastic surgery will improve their self-confidence, but does it? Teenagers think that their new appearance will be great, but they may get different looks from their friends. For

For example, Landa Pappas, a DJ in Boston, obtained lip implants to fix her lopsided lips. Even though she got the implants nearly five years ago, she recently experienced some complications. The Gore-Tex fibers, which build the tissue, began to poke out. She went to the surgeon twice to fix it, but the re-operations were unsuccessful both times. Finally, she went to a different surgeon. Although she had her lips fixed, she had to pay over a thousand dollars out of pocket to redo her lips (Kalb, et al). Young adults need to think about the possible risks that can happen from cosmetic surgery.

In recent years plastic surgery is something that has become a very popular trend, and also where many young people are even lining up for it. Plastic surgery is to reconstruct or repair parts of the body, especially by the transfer of tissue it can be used for treatment of injury or cosmetic reasons. It enhances one’s physical appearance, allowing him or her to achieve a look he or she desires. For example, a women’s buttocks can be enlarged or reduced, or a nose can be straightened or lifted. Many people find themselves changing their bodies and wondering if perfecting their appearance would make life a bit more perfect. Plastic surgery can enhance someone’s level of confidence and boost their self-esteem, but it is something that can have very serious consequences people need to be aware of.

Considering the risks of plastic surgery in a rational state of mind looks unlikely for teens who have had their minds set on one thing. Studies have shown, “Manufacturers have reported that most women have at least one serious complication within the first three years, including infection, hematomas and seromas, capsular contacture (a sometimes painful and hardening of the breasts), a loss of nipple sensations, and hypertropic scarring, only last at the most 10 years, interfere with mammography, and

I tried to support my side, but found it hard to make a convincing argument as I felt my views were changing from looking through multiple different sources. As a result, I changed my perspective and was able to from a firm paper. Sources that had first-hand accounts of surgeries effecting teenagers in a negative way led to me change my viewpoint. The author’s points were made clear and I constantly found myself trying to say that cosmetic surgery was okay for teenagers, but had trouble believing it myself. Looking at sources that showcase the expense and the wide variety of procedures available for adolescents helped me develop my paper. Since I made a shift, I was able to refute any oppositions that could have been made against my argument since I had originally had similar thoughts. Consequently, I analyzed many sources to find credible information to support my

Famous actress and model Patricia Heaton once said “Plastic surgery is like the big elephant in the Hollywood living room,” (Brainy Quotes). For celebrities, a plastic surgery operation is just another trip to the doctor’s office. After all, in this day and age, image is everything. We see this in high profile professions, and in large cities across the country. However, recently in Beverly Hills, California, girls as young as 16 are getting nose-jobs as a “Right of Passage” to fit in. This is a trend that has moved beyond the big city, and with 250,000 teens getting cosmetic surgery a year, it’s becoming all too normal. Bullying, media, and just plain vanity are causing children and teens everywhere to go under

There was an interview conducted by SteadyHealth.com and Dr. Howard T. Bellin last year. In this interview many different questions were asked about self esteem and the appropriate age for plastic surgery. Dr. Bellin believes that a person’s self esteem can benefit significantly from plastic surgery. One of the major surgeries that he does would be the rhinoplasty. He does this operation on teens. There is a general debate about what age is appropriate to let your child have plastic surgery. Sometimes parents believe that their child may be too young or perhaps too immature to engage in surgeries that seem to be for adults only. Plastic surgery can fix some problems but is not a “cure”. Cosmetic procedures are becoming much more common among teens now a day and are helping them through everyday life and help them fit in. There will always be a debate on this situation but it is important to look out

In today 's society teenagers are striving to become as perfect as they can be when it comes to their physical appearance.It is more clear to see what the “perfect” body is supposed to look like, we see it every where, on billboards, T.V, and in magazines. What none of us really realize is what it’s doing to the minds of teens. It just seems normal to have a specific view on what we think teens should look like and that is where plastic surgery comes into play, but teens need to wait on having plastic surgery until they are physically and mentally mature enough.

In almost all cases when a teenager feels the need to go under the knife for a fix on their appearance, it is because of self-esteem issues they are facing as a teen. Added pressure from social media we all know subsequently well in this world lower those issues furthermore as well as hook on to what is striking and not in body appearances, but also the fact that there are many numerous of people being bullied by other people. This particular thing undermines the strides teenagers are willing to take from such childish and unimportant problems. The way that such hatred in this world even exists is completely uncanny, but the fear many teenagers face with those issues that they might have with their body or face, will almost always consider an option of plastic surgery to transform themselves into something enhanced. The price of that mishap will be their outlook on their future, what they might think is the most ghastly thing anyone has ever seen, may be the most elegant thing in the biosphere as they reach in their twenty’s. Yet some readers may challenge the view that teenagers will still continue to observe their negatives about their body as they grow older, because it

Also (put in a better transition), parents should set a good example to their children and be a positive influence for them so they won’t get cosmetic surgery. They shouldn’t have surgery themselves because it can make their children think that they can do it too. The children will follow their parents’ examples, since they have a significant influence on their children. According to “Kelly Brooks, a psychologist at Roger Williams University, [she] agrees that parents can significantly influence their children’s body image” (Kubota). Also, a teenager’s standards can change if their parents support “societal standards” (Kubota). Parents shouldn’t suggest cosmetic surgery to their children in the first place, because it’s not wise as a parent.