The article that I read and feel I need to express my thoughts on is in the pioneer press and it’s called, “Teen breast implants slowed as economy slumped”. The article talks about how teenagers getting breast implants is slowed now because of the economy. It also talks about how that it differs from doctor to doctor and some doctors are saying that the number of teenagers requesting breast implants now if higher than ever. I feel like that is absolutely ridiculous that girls that young want breast implants and that the doctors and society are letting it happen. In my letter I will hopefully be making a good point as to why this is not acceptable and either society had to change or the doctors have to change it themselves.
Dear Editor,
I’m writing concerning the article called, “Teen breast implants slowed as economy slumped”. My main concern is the statistics saying 18 and 19 year olds getting breast implants has increased 388 percent since 1998, and girls under 18 years old getting breast implants has increased 343 percent from 1998. To me this is absolutely ridiculous and has to be stopped. Although the FDA doesn’t approve minors getting implants, there are no restrictions or laws against it. There needs to be, girls aren’t even fully matured until at least well into their 20’s. If we let these young girls change their bodies for the “super model” look we are only feeding the problem. There are no studies done on the long term affects of minors and these surgeries, so besides the unethical and societal issues it can also be very dangerous. There has to be laws against this and we need to stop doctors from doing these surgeries.
Dillon Grant
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The statistic of 18 and 19 year olds getting breast implants is a good statistic but I encourage you to look into the statistics of other age groups getting implants and see how that compares to the teenage population. It is very interesting to see how much the popularity of breast implants have become over the entire population.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I would look into the background psychological tests that doctors do or should do. Maybe suggest the Pioneer Press publishes the negative effects of getting breast implants, specifically at a young age.
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