Most teens don't, of course. But some do. Interestingly, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports a difference in the reasons teens give for having plastic surgery and the reasons adults do: Teens view plastic surgery as a way to fit in and look acceptable to friends and peers. Adults, on the other hand, frequently see plastic surgery as a way to stand out from the crowd.
According to the ASPS, more than 300,000 people 18 years and younger had either major or minor plastic surgical procedures in 2012.
Some people turn to plastic surgery to correct a physical defect or to alter a part of the body that makes them feel uncomfortable. A girl or guy with a birthmark may turn to laser treatment to lessen its appearance.
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