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Scott Barttelbort, M.D., a Board-Certified San Diego plastic surgeon and former Chief of Plastic Surgery at Scripps Hospital La Jolla, discusses the growing trend of teenagers undergoing plastic surgery procedures. Topics include the discussion of situations in which plastic surgery is appropriate for a teen, as well as other situations in which plastic surgery is definitely not an appropriate choice for a teenager. Dr. Barttelbort discusses the most common procedure that is performed on teens (rhinoplasty), and answers the question: how young is "too young" for this particular surgery? Also addressed are safety issues and the necessity of parental involvement and of course consent. This is great information for any parent whose teen has watched one too many episodes of "Doctor 90210". Dr. Barttelbort is known for his use of the most advanced surgical methods and state-of-the-art equipment to provide safe, effective cosmetic enhancements for his patients. He is widely renowned for consistently achieving results that at once beautiful, balanced and natural. Dr. Barttelbort evaluates prospective teenage patients on a case by case basis. Parental involvement is of course required, and the safety and appropriateness of a desired procedure are the deciding factors when making the decision about whether or not a particular procedure is right for a particular teen. You can set up a consultation with Dr. Barttelbort by calling his office at 858-623-9394 today. (If you are under 18, you must have your parent or legal guardian call to set up the appointment.)