Gutierrez, David. "Bodies Under Construction: Teen Cosmetic Surgery." www.naturalnews.com. N.p., 14 Dec. 2009. Web. 26 Oct. 2011.
This article talks about the number of children that were cosmetic surgery patients in 2008. The number—160,000+. By children, they mean people under the age of 19. The most common procedures were breast implants, liposuction, Botox injections, hair removal, and birthmark removal or "Asian eye surgery." Celebrities and the cosmetic surgery leads young girls to believe that cosmetic surgery is the norm. Some procedures are necessary, such as cleft palate; but others are for the sole purpose of boosting self-confidence.
Necessary and medical are two very different situations in terms of cosmetic surgery. The amount of children that get surgery, however, is absolutely ridiculous. Many people do no understand the risks of said surgeries. These side affects can cause a lot of damage to the child. How parents can just let their children alter their bodies is a mystery to the world.
necessary and medical are, yes, two very different situations. i Totally believe in letting your child have necessary cosmetic surgery, for example, if you get attacked by a bear and half your face got ripped to shreds. but if your letting your child get breast implants because they dont like the ones they have, then thats just flat out ridiculous. Im very interested in your topic by the way and keep up with the good posts. :)
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