My Best Friend's Job

April 7, 2008 / Add comment

Recalling adolescent body-image issues, Wexler is surprised to hear that her old high school friend never escaped her youthful insecurities, and becomes obsessed with the news of her friend's breast augmentation (the country's most popular plastic surgery procedure). Wexler recounts each emotional detail of a confidence-shattering appointment with her friend's cosmetic surgeon, a doctor who drummed up feelings of inadequacy she hadn't felt since junior high. It's an interesting read for anyone considering cosmetic surgery, as the author relates the emotional and physical risks and wonders if fake breasts really make her childhood friend happy.