Breast enlargement

Breast enlargement is the enlargement of the breasts. It may occur naturally as in mammoplasia or may occur artificially through active intervention. Many women regard their breasts, which are female secondary sex characteristics, as important to their sexual attractiveness, as a sign of femininity that is important to their sense of self. Due to this, when a woman considers her breasts deficient in some respect, she might choose to engage in some activity intended to enhance them.[1]

Methods used in an effort to achieve larger breasts include:

See also

References

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  5. Schlenz, Ingrid; Kaider, Alexandra (2007). "The Brava External Tissue Expander: Is Breast Enlargement without Surgery a Reality?". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 120 (6): 1680–1689. ISSN 0032-1052. PMID 18040206. doi:10.1097/01.prs.0000267637.43207.19.
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