Plastic surgery is not only pursued by adult men and women but teenagers also pursue them at a very young age. About 326,233 cosmetic procedures were executed on the teenagers of 18 years of age or less than 18 in the year 2004 as stated by the AmericanSociety of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Microdermabrasion for acne treatment and non-surgical chemical peels are the most general methods which are pursued by the teenagers under 18 years of age.

Other plastic surgery procedures performed on teenagers are rhinoplasty, otoplasty, liposuction, breast augmentation and gynecomastia correction. The bad appearance of the body completely affects the teenagers emotionally and psychologically. So, plastic surgery procedures are the best ways to improve the image of the body. If teenagers wish to modify the specific features such as scars, skin blemishes, birthmarks and facial anomalies as a result of any disease or injury, then facial plastic surgery is recommended to them by a surgeon.

Teenager patients require special care after performing plastic surgery due to the factors such as degree of deformity, growing body, decision making capacity and the part affected. The teenagers can increase their knowledge about plastic surgery through movies, magazines, television and advertising and then make a decision for pursuing plastic surgery.

Before undergoing plastic surgery, teenagers should have complete information about it and should have thorough information about the surgeon who will perform the surgery. Plastic surgeons should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Parents of the teenagers are also equally responsible while taking the decision of pursuing plastic surgery by their child.

Plastic Surgery Procedures Undertaken by Teenagers

There are various types of plastic surgery procedures which the teenagers can undertake such as:-

Orthognathic Surgery

This type of surgery is performed on the teenagers suffering from problems like jaw or bite alignment. This surgery includes support from the orthodontist, child’s dentist and maxillofacial or oral surgeon.

Rhinoplasty

This type of surgery develops the shape and size of the nose and the adjustment is done according to the face. The appearance of the face looks better after performing this type of surgery. This surgery is performed by eliminating surplus cartilage and bone and shaping the left over structures.

Otoplasty

This procedure includes modifying the ear abnormalities. This type of surgery is performed on the children of 5-6 years of age.

Blepharoplasty

This type of eyelid surgery is performed on the teenagers having closed, droopy and angry looking eyes.

Dermabrasion

This type of facial plastic surgery is mostly performed on the teenagers to reduce the acne scars and severe acne.

Birthmark Removal

This plastic surgery is done by using laser surgery and other procedures are used to eliminate the birthmarks such as port wine stains.

Scar Revision Surgery

This type of surgery is done on the teenagers to reduce the detectable facial scars that do not improve by the time.