Topic: We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors
surgery can be dangerous and must never be undertaken without a medical need, minors also do not need to be told there is something wrong about them that needs fixing.
surgery, no matter how small, has the  possibility for negative outcomes.
Teenagers are too young and impressionable to know what they really want. They are influenced far too greatly by social media and Hollywood.
teenagers never consider the risks of cosmetic surgery
Teenagers often have body image issues. Cosmetic surgery can improve a minor's self-image and thus, his self-esteem and confidence.
Teens often do not fully understand the risks associated with some procedures.
The "perfect" beauty teens aspire to achieve with cosmetic surgery isn't real. Pictures in magazines are often airbrushed or photo-shopped - or otherwise enhanced.
the age a person is considered an adult is 18 years old for things like buying a gun, smoking, and voting.  i think it makes sense to then keep with that age for something like cosmetic surgery as well.
the children are not yet mature enough to make such a transcendental decision that is to modify their body
the decision must be made by the parents whether or not it is good or bad for their children
the decision to have cosmetic surgery should be kept between the patient (the minor), his parents, and the doctor.
the drive around cosmetic surgery and body modification of minor should be nipped in the bud. a minor should be concerned about academics not cosmetics.
the goal of cosmetic surgery is to improve and transform appearance
The government has an obligation to protect children from themselves and their parents until they are old enough to be capable of making their own decisions.
The government is justified on accessing access based on age, as it already does with alcohol or cars.
The government must step in when parents fail to protect their children by allowing them to get cosmetic surgery.
The government must use least restrictive means to avoid encroaching on people's freedoms. As such they should educate and regulate cosmetic surgery for minors instead of banning it.
the last thing we need to promote to minors in this modern world is changing your appearance to meet societal beauty norms.
the minor, with adult consent, should be able to do what they want with their bodies
the option for cosmetic surgery should be available to minors who have had major physical defects or injuries that adversely affect their quality of life.
The pressure that access to cosmetic surgery brings is likely to add an emotional toll on minors, and particularly for young women.
The rest of society will value physical appearance either way, the least we can do is allow kids to be competitive in that society even if they weren't born with the looks.
the risks attached to the surgery are greater than the any small benefit that may be gained through surgery
The risks of cosmetic surgery are very low but the benefits of looking good and feeling good about yourself are immeasurable. Why deny minors these benefits?
the risks of surgery outweigh the small gains