The Cleavage Countdown: 8 Facts About Breasts

Is Bigger Better?
Not happy with your boobs? You’re likely not alone, as breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgeries, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). For instance, in 2011, ASAPS surgeons performed 316,848 breast-augmentation procedures. Breast implants are primarily one of two types: saline-filled and silicone-filled. The saline or silicon sac is implanted in a pocket either directly behind the breast tissue or underneath the pectoral muscle, which is located between the breast tissue and chest wall.

And while a boost in breast size has been shown to also lift a gal’s self-esteem, there are health risks involved, including reactions to anesthesia, accumulation of blood that may need surgery to drain, and infection.

Report by: Stephanie Pappas and Jeanna Bryner/Livescience
Date Posted: July 6, 2012
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