Meet real women who have had cosmetic breast surgery - and find out why.
Meet M.J. - profile added 12/27/04
There are a myriad of reasons for getting breast surgery. Tell us yours. Have your profile added to this section.
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A few reasons why women get breast augmentation or breast reduction surgery:
Many women have gone the distance and fought breast cancer tooth and nail - but the fight itself may have left them standing not feeling whole. Breast reconstruction using implants helps these woman get a piece of their lives back.
Other women may never have developed breast tissue during puberty, and the result is a feeling of inadequacy. These women simply want to experience the life they imagined they were going to live.
Some women undergo breast reduction surgery because medical management of their back pain just wasn't cutting it. Surgical reduction was the next best step in the management of their symptoms.
Fashion is a common thread that ties the world together and its relationship with breast size has been well documented throughout history. Designers constantly design and redesign bras, lingerie and clothing to flatter the female form and still be functional. Some women feel that they have been left to follow these trends from the sidelines - breast surgery may be an option for them.
