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Nov 2024
29m 14s

The Appeal of the Smaller Breast

The New York Times
About this episode

For decades, breast augmentations have been one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States. But in recent years, a new trend has emerged: the breast reduction.

Lisa Miller, who covers personal and cultural approaches to health for The Times, discusses why the procedure has become so common.

Guest: Lisa Miller, a domestic correspondent for the Well section of The New York Times.

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