Teenage Implant Surgery

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:16 pm

Recently I saw a documentary on teenagers getting Breast implants.

The documentary highlighted mild parts of surgical procedures, and reasons why the people wanted them.

This kind of ties in with the pressure to look good thread, that was posted some time back.

One person wanted them to help her become a model, no surprise really, as apparently roughly 66% of young females would consider modelling, over a future in Nursing, Medicine and Teaching. Again that doesn't surprise me, as irrespective of intellect, good looks can't be that hard to maintain I don't think, but getting Nursing, Medical or Teaching qualifications are a lot harder.

She had hers payed in half by her parents, as the total cost was Â£5,000 approx.

The second had hers done at 16. Not legal until 18 here, but she'd had them done in Belgium, so she got around that.

Her reasons were the comparison between hers and her friends.

The Father said why stop her? She'd do it at 18, then spend another 2 years being miserable about it.

I personally don't tink it should be allowed until you're over 21, but that's just me.

I seem to remember a possible case, some years ago before the laws were tightened here, of a 15 year old girl, that may have had it done. This concerns me, as logically you could assume compared to an adult, the General Anaesthetic, could pose more of a risk of death.

What surprised me, was the first one said it went well and might consider another to have it a size bigger. Just sounded crazy.

As ever I am throwing open the debate to anyone, and maybe if it makes anyone with half a mind to do this, think longer and harder, then that makes such discussion meritworthy to me

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Boopster · Post by **Boopster** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:12 pm

I voted NO on this one. I have one "iffy" situation and this is only an if. I had patient 1 in lifetime get implants at an early age (age 19) and it was only due to breast cancer. She was diagnosed at age 18 and after all her chemo and radiation opted for implants. I have no issues with someone who chooses the option of implants at this age for the obvious reasons. Just beginning her life. On the other hand, should a woman want implants, I do feel they should wait till 21 so they are mature enough to make and educated, informed decision about their body. There are no guarantees. Not to mention that fact that their future may include having children which potentially could change breast size. It took me 37 years to opt for them and that was after many years of research and finding a doctor I felt comfortable with. I'm glad I waited.

Joesportstalk · Post by **Joesportstalk** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:14 am

I think if it is a healthy proceedure then , Yes.

I mean we teach our kids to develop their mind and body at a young age and to try to instill good habits.

If they are showing signs of wanting to be improving their body and the health issues are not harmful then why not?

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:29 pm

THe only health issues Joe are really possible botched ops. Which may be more psychologically negative for the individual.

However there is a tiny percentage of people as I said, who could die under general Anaesthetic, and what with their age, who can say if their bodies would be as tolerant to the Gas, as say a fully grown adult?

You're right though, about the risks of such surgery not realistically affecting quality of life, or physical ability.

ldematto · Post by **ldematto** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:00 pm

Definitely should be a decision for someone over 21.

I'm still waiting for the right age to get it done

Scares the hell out of me!

question - when is it too late to get implants? I'm still thinking about it

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:34 pm

i voted if that's what they want...they can also be reversed...you never learn anything if you don't do the wrong thing

Boopster · Post by **Boopster** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:39 pm

Swanso,

True...they can be reversed, but in the United states, the cost for reversal almost twice as much as the initial augmentation as there is reconstruction of breast tissue that needs to be tended to after years of the skin stretching. Augmentation is a very serious decision. It has complications as does any "optional surgery". I do not think a teenager is emotionally, ready to handle these consequences should they arise. Having to face capsular contraction, rejection, and possible rupture is difficult for any adult to handle let alone a teen. Because we live in a "I want it yesterday" world, teens may opt for a surgeon that will go a cheaper route and get a botched boob job resulting in years of discomfort. Any physician or parent who encourages a teenager to get implants may be doing more harm than good. I'm still sticking with original vote of NO.

ilurvebroccoli · Post by **ilurvebroccoli** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:23 am

I think that you should embrace the breasts that God gave you. I would never get implants, wouldn't even cross mind. Honestly, if an improvement on body cannot be made by exercise or eating healthy, then the improvement is not going to be made. I feel like any surgical procedure to change your body is a waste of money, and not worth it. You could spend that money on better things, like gas, and food. Since the economy is less than "booming" right now, it's just not a logical decision.

One surgery I can understand is breast reduction, for people who have larger breasts that cause extra strain on their backs. Thats reasonable. But making your breasts bigger, just seems like its not worth the risk of infection, or deformity of them in later life.

I am 18, and happy with the way I am. Yes, I exercise to become healthier, but I would never want to change the way God made me. I hope everyone understands that. I think when someone gets implants, or nose jobs, tummy tucks, ect, it's like giving a big ole' middle finger to God. Like, you didn't make me pretty enough.

Not worth it.

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:34 am

I understnad what you're saying, yes

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As for things like a Nose job etc etc, I find it's a grey area. For some, that sort of thing is not their fault, like say bad skin, manky teeth etc etc, from too much of the wrong things, but for some having something like a Hook Nose, or something people might have teased them about, by calling it a Beak, or a Conchord Nose, to them it could be just as bad, as having one or two really unsightly blemishes, that just seriously hurt a persons confidence and make them more introvert.

Also what if the person gets a Nose problem from say accidentally breaking it, or having it broken by someone or something. I'd say Nose jobs should be done only when the person really wants it, and it really is a psychological burden on them, not just because oh, it could look a little more aqualine.

Also for some needing surgery, it could be a rapid weight loss problem, leaving them with what they see as unsightly excess skin, so I think they should be allowed to have surgery to correct that, but there's too many people getting things they shouldn't, or getting things for the wrong reasons, like vanity reasons, not because of something like a Psychological problem, resulting from what they see as a severe physical inadequacy.

Though I certainly agree with your point, and I compeltely respect you for how you feel about yourself, and it ties in with something I said on another thread about you as a person.

I know one or two people who posted here, and have had something done, wouldn't take umbrage with your comments, because we know the sort of person you are, and know you said those things to be honest and sincere, not judgemental or critical, and there is a lot to repsect and appreciate with a personality type like yours

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Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:14 pm

In some cases it's the beginning of serious problems, like disfigurement, and serious complications during surgery.

ilurvebroccoli · Post by **ilurvebroccoli** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:06 am

Well basically what I meant, is if they have some sort of deformity that really affects their life, or the excess skin from weight loss, then I'm all for it. What I think is unecessary is people getting these things done because they think they aren't good enough....like, if they just didn't like the shape of their nose. Its like, when it comes to life, appearance really isn't as important as some people act like it is.

As far as makeup and fancy clothes, that I have no problem with. What I'm talking about is actually changing the structure of your face or body through surgery. Of course I don't care when people exercise to look better, because they're working hard to change themselves. Its just that when people pay for surgery to change themselves when they don't need it, I think its just ridiculous and not worth it.

Nokie173 · Post by **Nokie173** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:16 pm

I agree itâ€™s so not worth it. However, some people just born with a certain look.
Although they work hard to achieve the body they have. If the way they look make them have low self-esteem or get depressâ€¦. Well, the only option is to completely change how they look and â€œhopeâ€

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:03 pm

Jacko is definitely a prime case of bad surgery. So is Joan Rivers, I mean even she admits she's had comments, about her looking like the Joker from Batman and doesn't care.

Nokie173 · Post by **Nokie173** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:54 pm

Cat woman vs. Jacko --- Who have the worse plastic surgery??

Or.... Joker from Batman??

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:47 pm

Now the one on the top left I have never seen before. That is just plain bizzare to the max.

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