Topic: We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors
Minors cannot make truly informed decisions yet, as their brains are not mature enough to fully understand the risks and long term consequences involved.
minors cannot possibly understand the possible complications of cosmetic surgery.
minors cannot vote, drink alcohol, drive, or sign up for military service. so, why should we allow children to make permanent, unnecessary, and potentially dangerous alterations to their bodies?
minors can't legally consent to surgery
minors can't possibly have the knowledge to make a decision to have cosmetic surgery; the procedure should be banned for everyone who is not yet an adult.
minors deserve to have control over their own bodies. some are bullied for their physical features, so allowing them to have cosmetic  surgery could possibly alleviate this and make them feel happier.
minors do not have the legal right to make that type if decision.
minors do not have the maturity to make a decision that could affect how they look for the rest of their lives.
minors do not have the mental capacity to make life changing alterations to their bodies and understand the possible consequences.
minors do not have the mental skills to weigh the risks and possible benefits of superficial surgery, and need to be protected
Minors do not have to ability to comprehend the full risk and possible side effects of cosmetic surgery.
minors do not need to go through risky surgery to change their appearance
minors do not yet have the capacity to make decisions that would permanently alter their bodies.
Minors do they make decisions alone; parents and doctors will be able to talk them through their decision to undergo cosmetic surgery and help them come to a decision that is good for them.
minors don’t understand the implications of their choices
minors don't have the forethought and capacity to make decisions about permanent procedures. they cant fully think through the consequences of plastic surgery. many may end up regretting it.
minors don't need to have cosmetic surgery. they aren't old enough to make those decisions.
Minors getting cosmetic surgery contributes to the literally impossible beauty standards that create self-hate and low self-esteem in large swathes of the population.
minors have a right to do what they want to with their bodies as long as their parents approve of it.
minors have injuries like burns that require plastic surgery.
minors have no legality to get a tattoo that would change their body, why should surgery be any different
minors have not fully formed their bodily structures and as they continue to grow their features will change.  cosmetic surgery can interfere with the natural growth and appearance.
minors have not yet fully developed and changes to their bodies that they make now may not be what they would have chosen when they are fully developed.
minors have the same right to bodily autonomy as adults do, and should be allowed to decide for themselves if plastic surgery is right for them.
minors haven't stopped growing and don't realise the full implications of cosmetic surgery. they don't have full mental capacity to make important choices.