Cosmetic Surgery for Teens

Why or why not should cosmetic

surgery be allowed for teens

Olivia WeissBlock B11-6-11

IntroductionPlastic surgery is a special type of surgery that deals with the

reconstruction of the face and body and can be used to improve a persons ability to function as well as their appearance and self-image.

“It’s a big boost to some girls self esteem, its becoming quite a graduation gift; its cheaper than a car and better than a fountain pen.” -Dr. Lenny Rounder, plastic surgeon.

Why would parents allow the surgery to be done?

Benefits outweigh risks

It is up to the teen

Benefits

Risks

What are benefits involved in the surgery?

Improve a persons ability to function

Improve somebody’s appearance and self esteem

Simple fix will make everything better

Makes them look better

What are risks involved in the surgery?

Self esteem and body image issues

Made fun of

Become obsessed with their body image

Side effects such as numbness blood clots and infections

Can turn out different

If teen is injured the outcome can change

The outcome is never guaranteed

What roles do others play in motivating the

procedure being done?Peer pressure the teen should say they want

to keep their body real

What’s on the inside counts

Girls overly influenced by the media and others

Think about it all the time

Is the surgery more common in boys or girls?

Girls

More insecurities

Worry about what others think

Want everything fixed

CareerA psychologist is associated with cosmetic

surgery for teens because teens could go to a psychologist to talk to about getting the procedure done or after it was done and why.The salary is at entry level: $37,900 at average

level $48,700-$82,800 and potential is at $106,840

This career will be available in the future increasing by 2% according to Career One Stop

Related careers are counselor, teachers and social workers

High School Career academies

I will be going to River Hill High School

I will research the Child Development academy program

I choose this academy because the careers eligible after this academy is taken, is a psychologist

Adelphi University

Located in Garden City, New York

Yearly tuition is $28,460

Program requirements are a high school deploma

88% of the students are in-state, 78% of the students have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and the career I chose in this program leads to a bachelors degree

Community ServiceI have worked at Grassroots in Columbia MD,

Summer 2011. (made and served breakfast)

I did this to help the people living there. These people need the help and I wanted to help by serving them food.

Prior Job Experience

BabysittingWorked in the Columbia Gym Day Care • (Clarksville MD)

• Volunteered at the Iron Girl-handed out water

bottles• (Columbia MD)

Accomplishments/awards:Gold Honor roll, C.M.S, 2010

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