Betrayed Chapter 8

He ran two fingers up my throat.

"...to eliminate that unsightly bump. I could do all of that in a single surgery. You would be back to work in a week and essentially healed in four."

"That's... wonderful," I said hesitantly, steeling myself for what came next, "but what about the breasts and... the rest?"

The doctor perched on the edge of his desk before us, beaming.

"That's the best news," he crooned soothingly, "if you are willing to have a little faith in me. I am taking part in a clinical study of an exciting new body enhancement procedure. There is a new media called Perma-Plast that may make traditional augmentation procedures obsolete. I can craft your body to any proportions you desire. There would be no incisions, therefore no scarring and no lengthy post-op recovery. Angie can tell you what a pain that can be – figuratively and literally."

"It sounds wonderful," I admitted guardedly. "Enhancement without surgery? How is that possible?"

"Easy," the doctor continued. "Perma-Plast is injected directly into the areas we wish to contour. It adheres to the surrounding tissue and sets up its own matrix, mimicking that of the body itself. It is chemically and biologically inert, unlike traditional silicone, so it does not trigger the body's defense mechanisms. Nor does it do long-term autoimmune damage.

"Perma-Plast comes in two formulations. One simulates bone; the other, soft tissue. I would use the first to build up your cheekbones and pelvic girdle, giving you those hips like Angie's. The second formulation would give you the breasts, rounded derriere... and lips, if you so desire."

"Yes!" Angie chirped. "Absolutely!"

"All of it can be done on an outpatient basis," Dr. Reagan assured us, "right here in the office. It builds up gradually, layer upon layer...."

Layers! Layers! Ogres have layers!