Cosmetic Surgery May Benefit Some Teens

This article highlighted the thought process one goes through when deciding whether to undergo cosmetic surgery. The author, Matthew Shulman, discussed the several factors that are deemed important when making the decision to receive cosmetic surgery with former president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Richard D’Amico. D'Amico stated, “If your expectations aren't realistic and you have low self-esteem or no friends, cosmetic surgery is not the right answer.” During the consultation, the doctor should able to determine whether the teenager’s views are realistic or not. “If the teenager believes that if only she got her nose done, she would no longer be ostracized, then I'd refer her for counseling. I also look at the level of parental support. You really have to look at personal maturity and make sure that the expectations are realistic.”

This article provided a surgeon’s view on the issue of teenagers thought process behind wanting to get cosmetic surgery.

Shulman, M. (n.d.). Cosmetic Surgery Can Benefit Some Teens. http://go.galegroup.com/. Retrieved January 28, 2014, from http://go.galegroup.com/ps/retrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=RELEVANCE&inPS=true&prodId=GPS&userGroupName=catholiccenhs&tabID=T001&searchId=R2&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&contentSegment=&searchType=BasicSearchForm¤tPosition=1&contentSet=GALE%7CEJ3010676210&&docId=GALE|EJ3010676210&docType=GALE&role=OVIC