MyFreeImplants is the largest website used by women to find donations, particularly from men, via crowdfunding for breast augmentation.[1][2]
| Type of business | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder(s) | Jay Moore Jason Grunstra |
| URL | www |
The women frequently converse with their donors.[3]
Criticism
editThe site has been criticized by professional organizations including the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) for tasteless marketing and trivializing a significant surgical procedure.[4]
It has also been criticized for providing a platform for men to ask for sexual favors.[5]
References
edit- ^ Godson, Suzi (July 26, 2015). "Ten Things You Need To Know Before You Sign Up To MyFreeImplants". HuffPost.
- ^ STERN, MARK JOSEPH (September 2, 2013). "The Creepiest Crowdfunding Ever". Slate.
- ^ Thompson, Jadiann (December 4, 2012). "Legit or a bust? Website touts free breast implants". KTVK.
- ^ "Breast implant website condemned". BBC News. 15 June 2007.
- ^ BARNS, SARAH (April 14, 2014). "'I was depressed': Online strangers buy a young woman a breast enlargement operation". Daily Express.