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When Was The First Boob Job?

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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The Evolution of Breast Culture and Augmentation

This chapter explores the cultural significance of breasts as symbols of femininity and gender throughout history, examining societal obsessions and the evolution of beauty standards. It details the progression of breast augmentation techniques from dangerous early practices to modern fat transfer methods and silicone implants, highlighting key historical events and figures. Additionally, the chapter addresses the PIP breast implant scandal, revealing the risks and health complications that accompanied past and present augmentation practices.

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