Teen turns to plastic surgery to cope with bullying
January 21, 2011

For years, classmates taunted teenager Erica Morgo because she had a larger-than-average nose. Morgo recently underwent cosmetic plastic surgery to help combat the bullying she encountered in school, according to ABC.
"In sixth grade I was on the bus, and a lot of boys made fun of me for having a big nose," Erica told the news source. "They would call me Pinocchio. And in school, in class, people would point it out. I felt helpless. I felt like a loser."
The teasing grew so severe that at one point Erica tried to break her own nose. That was what prompted her mother, Dana, to look into plastic surgery. Now she says her daughter's confidence has been restored.
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), common cosmetic procedures for people age 18 and younger include rhinoplasty, breast reduction and chin augmentation. Non-surgical procedures such as laser hair removal and chemical peels have also been popular among teens in recent years.
ASAPS recommends that teenagers and their parents research surgeons and their credentials before deciding to undergo surgery. Additionally, teens and guardians should understand the risks and recovery times of the procedure they are considering.
The mission of the Aesthetic Society includes medical education, public education and patient advocacy. Plastic Surgery News Briefs are summaries of current stories found through various news and magazine outlets that relate to or mention plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. The views expressed in these news articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Aesthetic Society, but are merely published as an educational service to our members and the general public. For additional information on these subjects and other plastic surgery related topics, please go to www.surgery.org
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