Center Cosmetic Surgery
Is it wrong and impossible for me to get cosmetic surgery at 16?
I know it sounds kind of crazy, but I have had surgery on me as a child to correct my ptosis. I work as hard as I can on appearance and take care of myself. My uneven eyes is something that I can never change on my own though and it really bothers me that I'll probably have to go through school one and a half more years before I can actually get surgery done. I don't need to talk to anyone because aside from being self-conscience I'm (almost) completely fine in my own skin. I'd really rather be average looking than have had surgery to correct ptosis and have the effects of it still show. I hate the way my eyes look from the side and how sometimes it's more uneven than usual. Has anyone ever got surgery that has made it so someone could never tell you have ptosis? Things like this really bother me and I doubt I'll ever be able to ignore it without getting surgery. Everything I'm doing right now to make it less noticeable seems to be in vain, so isn't surgery the only answer?
Public Comments
- I understand that it bothers you, and no, it´s not vain. After all, you have to live with this! I don´t know about this particular surgery, but I´d suggest you consult with a doctor, she can help you better than anybody else. Good luck!
- I don't think its wrong for u to want surgery. But I do think u should just consult your doctor. You will have to have recovery time for the surgery and u could check into doing it over the summer or u could just wait. ITs all about how u feel and what the doctor thinks should be best. But i wish u luck! And i don't think your vain at all...ur perfectly normal!
- I definitely think it's a possibility, considering the situation. You will obviously need parental consent, so I would speak to your parents about your concerns and then go to the doctor to ask for a refer to an occuloplastic surgeon. Insurance may even cover the procedure if it is causing functional problems. Take care : )
- if it's something like a defect or medical problem, go for it. good luck
