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Young Israeli Women Opt for Breast Reduction Before IDF Service
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אביבית מיסניקוב
What happened
Young Israeli women are increasingly seeking breast reduction surgery before IDF enlistment due to physical discomfort and social pressures. The number of such procedures has risen significantly, with some patients delaying service for recovery.
- 01Breast reduction surgeries among young Israeli women are up 47% in five years.
- 02Women seek surgery before IDF enlistment for physical and social reasons.
- 03Some delay military service to recover from the procedure.
- 04Doctors recommend waiting until at least age 18, ideally 21.
- 05The procedure is a significant surgery requiring medical consultation.
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