Why is cosmetic surgery bad for teens?

Most Plastic Surgeons will not consider cosmetic surgery for anyone under the age of 18 years old. The concern is that younger teenagers are not ready on the whole to take such desicions about their looks. In many cases changes in the body are still taking place and as such it is not the right time to consider surgery anyway.

Plastic surgery for deformities on the other hand is a different matter. Surgery to correct deformities would include teenagers where the Plastic Surgeons feels that surgery is appropriate