The Waves: The Hidden Cost of Breast Implants
b'On this week\\u2019s episode of The Waves, Slate science editor and writer Shannon Palus is joined by freelance science journalist Eleanor Cummins to talk about plastics. Surgery that is. And all the physical and mental concerns that come with altering your body. They start out by talking about Eleanor\\u2019s recent piece on the health concerns of breast implants. Then they talk about VIP Syndrome, and how it\\u2019s coming for all of us.\\xa0\\n\\nIn Slate Plus, is breast reduction surgery feminist?\\n\\nRecommendations:\\nShannon: Perfect Bars\\nEleanor: Cotopaxi gear.\\n\\xa0\\nPodcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Shannon Palus and Alicia Montgomery.\\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'