Teenage women (those under 18 years old) account for about 2-3% of all patients presenting to plastic surgeons offices to discuss cosmetic surgery. Personally, I have seen an increase in both inquiries as well as consultations by teenage patients. Some of the more common reasons young women present for cosmetic surgery is for breast augmentation, liposuction, and rhinoplasty. This is controversial. The issues involved include; maturity, decision making ability, safety and legal aspects. Matu...
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