Teens Should Be 18 for Cosmetic Breast Augmentation, Asps Recommends, Issues Policy On Teenage Breast Augmentation

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 21 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In light of recent media coverage on the topic of teenagers seeking purely cosmetic breast enlargement, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has adopted a policy that is consistent with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of saline filled breast implants for women at least 18 years old. The ASPS policy statement gives background on the controversial issue of teenage breast augmentation as well as information on patient selection, informed consent, provider qualifications and recommendations.

"Contrary to popular belief, people 18 and younger make up only four percent of all cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. Although the numbers have increased over the years, teens continue to be a small percentage of the plastic surgery population," said ASPS President Scott Spear, MD. "Nevertheless, the ASPS leadership felt a responsibility to more than just quietly comply with the FDA. We want our members and the public to see how strongly we feel about teenage cosmetic breast augmentation."

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Teens Should Be 18 for Cosmetic Breast Augmentation, Asps Recommends, Issues Policy On Teenage Breast Augmentation

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