Should teens get plastic surgery?

with it getting more common for 16 yr olds to under go nose jobs, do you as doctors really think teens are good candidates for your practice?

2 answers to “Should teens get plastic surgery?”

A: Depends on the teenager

Anil R. Shah, MD

Teenagers who are still growing physically should not get cosmetic rhinoplasty. Generally speaking from a physical standpoint, once the shoe size is stable for 2 years, there is less likely a chance that the nose will change size. Just as importantly, a factor to consider with teenagers is the emotional... more

A: Teen plastic surgery

Jennifer Walden, MD

I shared my professional opinion with FOX News about the growing number of teens asking for plastic surgery as a graduation gift, particularly breast augmentation and rhinoplasty procedures. 

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