Australian State Bans Cosmetic Surgery for Teens

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Apr. 21, 2008

With regard to a recent ban on teenage plastic surgery down under, Dr. Friedman commented, “I agree with the concept of limiting cosmetic surgery in teenagers; however, I believe that the proposed ban is too restrictive.” But Friedman added, “Although I believe that the ban is overly restrictive, it has already provided benefits: it has stimulated much-needed public discussion about teen cosmetic surgery in the United States.”