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Elective plastic surgical procedures in adolescence.

Mary H McGrath1, Wesley G Schooler

  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA. mcgrathm@surgery.ucsf.edu

Adolescent Medicine Clinics
|January 1, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent plastic surgery demand is rising due to media influence and body image concerns. Careful patient selection based on physical and emotional maturity is crucial for positive outcomes in aesthetic procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Increasing numbers of adolescents seek plastic surgery for deformities or perceived body image issues.
  • Media exposure to cosmetic procedures contributes to the rising demand among young patients.
  • Understanding patient motivation is key, as successful surgery benefits mature teens, while unstable adolescents may suffer harm.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline guidelines for the appropriate selection of adolescent patients for aesthetic plastic surgery.
  • To emphasize the importance of assessing physical and emotional maturity in young patients considering cosmetic procedures.
  • To highlight the role of physicians in evaluating patient motivation and psychosocial attributes for optimal surgical outcomes.

Main Methods:

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  • Assessment of physical maturity to ensure features are fully developed before surgery.
  • Exploration of emotional maturity and realistic expectations regarding surgical goals and limitations.
  • Adherence to guidelines for patient selection, including psychological and emotional readiness.
  • Ensuring procedures are performed by board-certified surgeons in accredited facilities.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful aesthetic surgery can positively impact well-motivated, mature teenagers.
    • Surgery on psychologically unstable adolescents can lead to detrimental outcomes.
    • Proper patient selection, considering maturity and expectations, is vital for satisfaction.

    Conclusions:

    • Guidelines exist to aid in selecting suitable teenage candidates for plastic surgery.
    • A comprehensive assessment of physical, emotional, and psychosocial factors is essential.
    • Physicians must weigh the potential positive and negative effects of plastic surgery on adolescent patients.