Additional Information/ Further Reading

Below are the sources I looked at while researching this topic. 

This website is published by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. "The ASPS cautions teenagers and parents to keep in mind that plastic surgery is real surgery, with great benefits, but also carries some risks." This web page states pros and cons of cosmetic surgery in teens. 

American Society of Plastic Surgeons. "Plastic Surgery for Teenagers Briefing Paper." American Society of Plastic Surgeons. ASPS, n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. <http://www.plasticsurgery.org/news-and-resources/briefing-papers/plastic-surgery-for-teenagers.html>.

This website gave me insight on the changing bodies of teenagers.

Dowshen, Steven, ed. "All about Puberty." Kids Health. Nemours, Oct. 2012. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. <http://kidshealth.org/kid/grow/body_stuff/puberty.html#a_Developing_Differently>.

This website highlights some of  the stresses that make teenagers particularly vulnerable. It also suggests healthy ways to cope with stress. 

 Self Assessment Program. Screening for Mental Health, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. <http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/resources/teenagers-and-stress.aspx>.

This following articles both provide information on the positive and negative aspects of cosmetic surgery for teenage girls and teens in general. They can be found in the Issues and Controversies database. 

Teenage Girls and Plastic Surgery. N.p.: Facts on File News Services, 2009. Issues and Controversies. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. <http://www.2facts.com/article/i1400330>.

Teens and Cosmetic Surgery. N.p.: Facts on File News Services, 2004. Issues and Controversies. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. <http://www.2facts.com/article/i0902640>.

This article backs the basis of this blog. It shines light on why plastic surgery can be harmful to teenagers. Zuckerman and Abraham say, “if the goal of cosmetic surgery is to feel better about [oneself]…many girls and women seeking cosmetic surgery might benefit more from therapeutic approaches aimed at improving self-esteem or general body image or those aimed at decreasing depression” (321). 

Zuckerman, Diana, and Anisha Abraham. "Teenagers and Cosmetic Surgery: Focus on Breast Augmentation and Liposuction." Journal of Adolescent Health 43 (2008): 318-24. Print.

This is Dr. Krau's blog on teenagers and cosmetic surgery. 

Krau, Ary. "Mom, My Nose Is Too Big! Is Your Teen A Good Candidate for Cosmetic Surgery." Ary Krau.MD. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. <http://www.arykraumd.com/blog/is-your-teen-good-candidate-cosmetic-surgery/>.