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More Teens Going Under The Knife?

Find out how many procedures were performed in 2011.

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By: Christine Esposito

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There were more than 76,000 cosmetic surgery procedures performed on teens in 2011.  Dr. Cynthia Elliott, owner of Skinspirations, a Tampa Bay nonsurgical cosmetic facility, warns against children undergoing both surgical and minimally-invasive procedures as their bodies, as well as their understanding of the inherent risks, are still developing. While surgical procedures are most common among teens, many of them are also seeking laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels, dermabrasions and even B...

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