The Illicit, Perilous World Of 'Pumping'
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September 26, 2011
http://www.npr.org/2011/09/26/140807180/the-illicit-perilous-world-of-pumpingThe American Society of Plastic Surgeons is launching a public safety campaign Monday. It follows many cases of procedures gone wrong at the hands of unqualified surgeons, including 'pumpers' who illegally inject industrial-grade silicone into patients. The practice leads to dire health problems, even death. Guest host Jacki Lyden learns more with Laura Rena Murray, who recently reported this issue for the New York Times, and Dr. Malcolm Roth, the new president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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Today, we'll hear about a troubling trend called pumping, a procedure sought out by people who sometimes want a gender change, other times those who want more curves, but who can't afford to visit a licensed, board certified plastic surgeon.
