Growing up in a close-knit community, I was raised to stick to my morals and always strive to do my best and represent my family with respect. My parents never expected perfection; all they wanted was for me to do my best and be myself. Growing up, there was always peer pressure to conform and follow all the hot new trends. Everywhere from the latest electronics to the trendiest and most expensive clothes, I wanted it all. This was all part of growing up. However, there are exceptions. When it comes to permanent, life-changing choices at such a young age, conforming is not the right decision. Why is it so difficult for teenagers to accept who they are? Why do we feel the need to look and be something or someone that isn't there? What happens when it gets out of control? Is it more than a desire to follow a trend? The answers to these questions are not easily found due to all the celebrity hype. In the famous Disney film, High School Musical there is a perfect example. With beautiful, popular girls chasing handsome young men, it seemed to represent the "norm" for high school experiences. This may be partially true, but it was made possible by going under the knife. When Ashley Tisdale, who plays preppy Sharpay Evans, admitted to getting a nose job before filming, many plastic surgeons and parents were worried that fans would want to do the same based solely on cosmetic reasons. Tisdale had a lead role in a movie where she was popular, she had a great voice and all the kids seemed to want her. Why wouldn't young people today want to look like her? All these reasons are insufficient when it comes to reality. Unlike adults who undergo plastic surgery to turn back time, teenagers sometimes crave pl... middle of paper... perfect body is flaunted everywhere. as if he provokes others to be like him. What most don't realize is the fact that not everyone is born the way they look. After thousands of dollars, enduring multiple surgeries and pain, and often suffering the consequences, they appear as they are. Feeling the need to fit in doesn't just stay on the surface. Body dysmorphic disorder is a serious, life-altering condition affecting more and more teenagers over the years. This problem must stop. Teens need to gain confidence in who they are and how they appear. They are all beautiful in their own way. What makes those celebrities or famous kids so much cuter than the average teenager? Although adults turn to plastic and cosmetic surgery to halt the effects of aging, the risks associated with adolescent plastic or cosmetic surgery far outweigh the benefits..