Teenagers have become victims of the media which feeds them with the idea that they have to look like models to be beautiful. And cosmetic surgery is considered the way to address low self-esteem and confidence issues. The ultimate role of plastic surgery has been described as "altering the patient's body image and therefore improving their quality of life", says Mary McGrath, a plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. However, a longitudinal study examining Norwegian men and women between the ages of 13 and 30 found a dramatic growth in self-satisfaction as participants moved beyond adolescence. This indicates that teenagers who are going through a difficult time in terms of self-esteem and body image will feel more satisfied as they get older. “As teens mature, their body image tends to improve regardless of whether they get plastic surgery,” says Diana. After all, self-esteem cannot be cured with a scalpel (Sweeny, C. 2009). On the other hand, studies have found a relationship between cosmetic surgery and some mental health problems. According to the NCBI, six long-term retrospective studies have consistently suggested an increased risk of