Personal Statement On Self Confidence

There were 236,356 plastic surgery operations for the age group 13-19 in 2012 alone (Penningtons Manches) and surely the rate has increased in the past 4 years. Many people believe that it is up to the child to decide what they do to their bodies but those decisions can negatively affect their overall wellbeing. Understanding that there are certain exceptions, such as it being medically necessary, to this, teenagers under the age of 18 should not be allowed, even with parental consent, to get plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes because it is harmful to their physical and mental health, as well as the economy in and outside hospitals and their futures.

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 dicussed Photoshopping the appearance or body image of models and the book discussed surgery which changed the appearance of Uglies into New Pretties. In the book the Uglies, the citizens of Uglyville wait until they are sixteen to be changed to ‘pretty.’“ Being ‘pretty’ requires the Ugilies, as mentioned on page 24 of the book, to be rubbed raw and grew new skin, perfect and clear. This is a way the surgery changes a person. In the article, Seventeen Magazines uses Photoshop to change how people look in

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

Altered images have found a commonplace in all variations of todays’s media. It seems rare anymore that you find yourself looking at a totally original image presented in mainstream media. This is because producers and advertisement companies know they can persuade their audience much more effectively by digitally altering their images. And they have perfected the technique. The phenomenon is an interesting one, and one that has dramatically affected lives in both good, and bad ways. Two issues that are concerning in regards to an altered image has to do with one, the integrity of the original image, and two, with how changing someones facial or body features in order to achieve a look

To these teens that think that plastic surgery is the “quick fix” to everything, they will never be satisfied with themselves. Teens that feel this way do not need plastic surgery to make them better, they need professional help, like therapist. Plastic surgery will not solve their problems.

Teens should not get plastic or cosmetic surgery because they believe once they get the surgery, this is it and they won’t get it anymore, when in contrast, they’ll only get more and more. According to Treatment4Addiction.com in The Dangerous of Plastic Surgery Addiction “In a 2007, the American Society of Aesthetic Surgery reported that almost 13.2 Billion Dollars was spent on plastic surgery; a 17% increase” (Treatment4Addiction.com 1). This quote gives us real evidence on just how much we spend on plastic cosmetic surgery. Not everyone in the world wants to get surgery, but the numbers keep on increase, which means that people are getting addicted to this. In the same article The Dangers of Plastic Surgery Addiction by Treatment4Addiction.com “The total number of cosmetic procedures has skyrocketed 457% and growing since 2007.”

According to a statistic report from The American Society of Plastic Surgeons 229,551 cosmetic procedures were performed on teens in America last year in 2016 between the ages of 13-19. Beauty standards are constantly changing each decade, in one decade everyone wants a small bust and in the next decade bigger is better. In a rush to keep up with the constantly changing standards adolescents are turning to cosmetic surgery. Despite the fact that some teens have valid reasons for getting cosmetic surgery, teens should not be allowed to get cosmetic surgery done for aesthetic reasons because of the promotion of unhealthy beauty expectations from celebrities, peer pressure, and dangers surrounding their health.

Cosmetic surgery alters people 's appearances and can be used to increase their self-esteem. While these surgeries are very popular, there are many dangers associated with them. People wanting these surgeries sometimes are not aware of these complications or they choose to ignore them. Those under 18 are probably more likely to dismiss these dangers and not consider how the surgery will affect them later in life. Cosmetic surgery needs age limits to reduce the effects of altering underdeveloped, inexperienced, health risked teens.

“Man, I am hungry. But if I eat, I will never be able to look like that celebrity.” These words could come out of a typical teenager’s mouth. If a teenager sees someone on TV, in a movie, or in a magazine that he or she wishes to look like, he or she may try anything necessary to accomplish it. The standards of beauty set by the entertainment industry today are having a negative effect on today’s youth.

Adolescents must show passionate development and a comprehension of the constraints of plastic surgery. The ASPS alerts adolescents and guardians to remember that plastic surgery is genuine surgery, with incredible advantages, additionally conveys a few dangers. Teenagers ought to have practical assumptions about plastic surgery and what it can accomplish for them. Moreover, certain turning points in development and physical development must be accomplished before experiencing plastic surgery.

With the media being a very popular way of communication and self expression in today’s culture, it influences the way of younger generations to be more involved in today’s technology, and to allow them to influence the world by the press of a button. But one of the topics that is very controversial is that in today’s society is the high expectations of what they think a girl has to look like, from girls not having stretch marks or scars, to magazines and photographers using photoshop to convince readers that the model looks like that. With all of these being factors that there is pressure is high for many girls around the world, this has to resolved.

Cosmetic plastic surgery is surgical and nonsurgical procedures that reshape the normal body structure in order to improve appearance and self-esteem. Some of the most common cosmetic procedures are breast augmentation, liposuction, and rhinoplasty. Individuals with a healthy mind, positive outlook, and realistic expectations are appropriate candidates for cosmetic procedures. Plastic surgery is a personal choice and should not be done to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit into an ideal image. Teens under the age of eighteen should not be eligible to receive cosmetic surgery because they are not yet fully developed, may not be psychologically prepared, and are not completely aware of the consequences and complications involved with cosmetic surgery.

Have you ever felt great about something you have done? I'm sure you have, we all have. Think back to a time where you accomplished your greatest goal, or when you one first place at your basketball championship. You felt good didn't you? Your self esteem went way up during that time because you felt great about yourself. You achieved something high and you were very happy. So your not going to win a basketball championship everyday but there are many other things you can do to lift your self esteem. Do something nice for someone, make someone laugh, pamper yourself, exercise, smile, etc. Those are just very few of the thousands of things you can do to lift your self esteem.

“The most popular cosmetic procedures for teenagers are ear surgery, with 11,288 procedures last year; nose surgery with 10,308; and breast reductions with 3,698.” Google defines plastic surgery as “the process of reconstructing or repairing parts of the body, especially by the transfer of tissue, either in the treatment of injury or for cosmetic reasons.” A study revealed that 40% of teens considered getting cosmetic surgery and approximately 200,000 teens admitted to having some kind of surgery done. Also, research proves that rhinoplasty can be one of the most common surgeries given as high school and college graduation gifts for students. When parents reward students with surgeries, it comes to show just how little the parents know about the effects of plastic surgery on the teen. Perhaps, the majority of the time when teens want these surgeries, it is due to self-esteem issues caused by bullying and the social media definition of beauty. Social media has brought an increase in bullying by transferring it from hallways and classrooms, to social sites like Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook. Even after the surgeries are done, it has been proven that most cosmetic surgery patients come out of surgery either feeling the same or worse about their new appearance. Nevertheless, teens should think twice before getting cosmetic surgeries considering it can affect their growth and development, surgeries are permanent and very costly, and even afterwards it is not a guarantee that