Mikey....the more posts you make, the more and more I find myself agreeing with you.
I think if my figures are correct and they may not be anymore and I also I don't think the statistical data has yet been released for 2004, but the top 2 elective cosmetic procedures being done are Botox followed by liposuction. I thing breast augmentations (augmentation mammoplasty) rated about #9 on the list.
As photoman mentioned, the reasons for having the procedure are as varied as the women themselves. And it IS a very personal decision and I hope not one entered into lightly.
The last outdoor concert I attended last summer though, both my son and I commented that we have never collectively seen so many bodacious, overly endowed young women, flaunting their oversized mams in our lives. My son is 25, quite handsome and was getting a good share of look-overs and smiles by many of these young tits-a-floppers. At one point he turned to me and said...."whatever happened to the real people, mom?" as he rolled his eyes and shook his head.
I strongly agree with Bella Dea and BorisKitten that this is no joking matter when your wife is looking for affirmation from you. True, sometimes we women do go about seeking that in rather convoluted round about ways and not always ask as directly as men do, but I have found in my own experience, whenever I say something about my own body not being "so perfect", I AM asking for affirmation and not agreement to my perceived flaws.
Surfdude...maybe you could go up to your wife and remind her of that conversation and when she says yes....give her a big hug and a kiss and tell her you love her just the way she is!
Just a thought.....