Breast Implants in the Past
Long, long ago, when breast augmentation was still a relatively rare cosmetic procedure that could be afforded only by the well-to-do or adventurous, breast implants didn’t just come in two choices: saline or silicone. Saline and silicone filled implants, both using a silicone elastomer shell, have only been around since the 1960s. Today’s implant models are quite different in appearance and feel from what they were decades ago, but they are essentially the same: a shell that is filled with one of two substances.
There once was a number of materials used to create breast implants. The majority are no longer available, since they were proven to be directly linked to the creation of serious health problems in the user. A few of the materials, whether pre-shaped or in its pure form directly injected into the breast, include the following:
parrafin
plastic foam
silicone
glass balls
rubber
Can you believe the materials people, at the time, thought would be okay to use inside the body? It was truly unfortunate for the women who suffered as a result. A plethora of complications resulted, many that adversely impacted long term health. Some women also died.
Fortunately, today’s implants have been thoroughly researched and tested to ensure their safety and efficaciousness – and even then, their usage is closely monitored by physicians and their governing bodies, as well as the manufacturer of the device.
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