It's all part of the human race's desire to alter and decorate itself...I have a book called "The Unfashionable Human Body", which traces the history of body altering.
   Just think, it COULD be

Ubangi lips stretching
or
Chinese footbinding
or

Hmong neck-stretching

I needent mention the various forms of tattoos and piercings prevalent today.

me? I'm SO handsome that I need no enhancement... ;>)