Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 43, Issue 4 , Pages 318-324 , October 2008

Teenagers and Cosmetic Surgery: Focus on Breast Augmentation and Liposuction

  • Diana Zuckerman, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • National Research Center for Women & Families, Washington, DC
    • ,
  • Anisha Abraham, M.D., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Anisha Abraham, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Floor PHC, Georgetown University Medical Center, 3800 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC 20007

Received 13 June 2007 ,Accepted 2 April 2008.

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PII: S1054-139X(08)00232-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.04.018

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 43, Issue 4 , Pages 318-324 , October 2008

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