Should Teenagers Undergo Elective Cosmetic Surgery

On January 4, 2013 at 10:21 pm a corporation by the name of Dheng Nhiee published this quote, â€Å"Plastic surgery is an option for everyone, but it is never a necessity†. As confirmed by many surgeons in the field of cosmetic based procedures, most of the patients seeking purely beauty care see enhancing their physical appearance as the only, or at least the best, fix for the destructive problems they face, such as harassment or personal insecurities. These thoughts are especially expected in minors, therefore the question is, should teenagers be allowed to undergo elective cosmetic surgery for the hopeful benefits of an improved body image? While some choose to believe that altering your figure is something that will compliment your life†¦show more content†¦Knowing that reason is mandatory. So say that today is the day you walk across that stage and receive the diploma you have put so much effort into. Graduating is a big deal, therefore it is legitimate to s how your appreciation for the hard work put forth by the successor in the form giving. Yet, through an article from Deseret News it is known that there are parents responsible for gifting their child with the ability to change the way they naturally and beautifully are as an â€Å"I’m so proud of you† present (Lois M. Collins). But what are you proud of again, mom? The fact that I am capable of reaching my full potential without the enlargement of my breasts or the reshaping of my nose? Often the real issue doesn’t lie within the supposedly faultful feature, maybe it lies within why this feature feels like such a burden. Insecurity has to be a part of the picture to even consider making permanent alterations to yourself and insecurity is often the result of judgments through comparison. A cosmetic nurse by the name of Matty Samaei has stated that numerous teenagers â€Å"watch the Kardashians and come to me with pictures they see on Instagram of models--t hey want to look like that† (Carroll). This experienced provider brings up one of the most devastating things this generation has faced, the undeniable impact society has on everyone