subject: The History Of Breast Surgery [print this page] Full bouncing female breasts have been the source of admiration for many, many years. In order to fit into this attractiveness requirement, millions of women have tried to increase the size and sexiness of theirs with an array of methods.
In 1890, paraffin injections appeared on the scene. This waxy substance was used for approximately thirty years, but so many problems developed because of it, including lumps and infections, that it was discontinued. Paraffin was no longer an augmentation source by the year 1920.
In 1920, fat injections were tried. The fat was harvested from a woman's excess stores of adipose tissue. This wasn't found to be very successful, however, as the fat was absorbed quickly. Unbalanced results along with lumps were unfortunate side effects. Ironically, this same method is being used today. With the advancement of modern science, however, methods of fat harvesting and purifying have led to better results.
During the 1950's, a method was tried which entailed the implanting of sponges which were made from a polyvinyl material. Another bad idea, as women developed infections, the sponges hardened, and the material was even shown to have a link to cancer.
During the 1960's, silicone injections were tried. These were not contained in an implant, as they are today, but rather injected as a free flowing substance. There were many problems with this method, including infections and traveling lumps, so the technique was discontinued.
In 1961, silicone breast implants were first utilized. These were seen to finally be the answer to achieving beautiful beasts. Unfortunately, in 1982, they were pulled from the market because there were claims that the devices caused autoimmune diseases among other disorders. Panic set in, women had theirs removed left and right, and Dow Chemical, a leading manufacturer of the devices was sued in a class action suit.
By 1992, saline implants, which had been developed as a safe alternative to the banned silicone implants, were the only ones allowed to be used by the average American citizen. The silicone types were still being used on reconstructive surgeries after mastectomies.
In 1995, someone had the supposedly wise idea that soybean oil implants would be a good method. Wrong again. This substance proved to be toxic in the body and even one that could lead to death.
By 2006, the FDA (Federal Food and Drug Administration) had completed their studies and found that the silicone implant devices were safe, after all. The ban was lifted and their use was resumed.
Currently, in 2009, both silicone and saline are used in implants. They come in a variety of shapes, textures and sizes. Breast lifts are often used in conjunction with augmentation in order to give the perky and youthful appearance that is so popular.
by: Abigail Aaronson
welcome to Insurances.net (https://www.insurances.net)
