When three's a crowd

An American woman has claimed to have had a third breast surgically added to her chest.

The 21-year-old, who calls herself Jasmine Tridevil, wants to be a reality star.

She posts videos of her daily life in Tampa, Florida, on Facebook to "show the struggles" she faces because of her surgery.

In one of her videos, she said: "I got the surgery because I wanted to turn off guys. I know it sounds crazy but I don't want to date again ever.

"If I got a third breast implant most guys would think that's weird and gross. But I can still feel pretty. I'm starting a reality show called Jasmine's Jugs and my ultimate goal is to get it onto MTV. That's my dream."

Tridevil reportedly told Real Radio 104.1 that she spent $20000 (R222400) on the procedure a few months ago.

"It was really hard finding someone that would do it because [doctors] are afraid of breaking the code of ethics," she said.

She said her third breast was made using an implant and skin tissue cut from her abdomen, and an areola was tattooed on.

"My mum won't talk to me ... My dad, he really isn't happy. He is kind of ashamed of me but he accepted it."

So far, social media users are undecided about Tridevil. One user wrote, "You are a hero in my books." Another said, "You're stupid. There are other ways to become famous."