The History of Breast Augmentation
Dr. Paul Angelchik is a Phoenix plastic surgeon who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Angelchik is well-trained and experienced in all forms of plastic surgery, namely breast enhancement and facial rejuvenation. He has been serving patients for over 20 years. Dr. Angelchik brings his surgical experience, expertise, and quality care to patients in and around Phoenix, Arizona.
Today, breast augmentation is the number one cosmetic plastic surgery procedure performed each year. In 1992, breast augmentation surgical procedures ranked number six.
Surgery for breast augmentation reaches back over one hundred years, but it was not until the 1960’s that breast augmentation procedures began to resemble the procedures in use today. During the early days of breast enhancement surgery a variety of different materials were implemented to enhance the breasts.
The introduction of silicone is considered crucial to the history of breast augmentation. Silicone was both aesthetically appealing and one of the most debated materials used in the history of breast augmentation. The early use of silicone injections caused numerous health problems and was eventually banned in the United States.
The modern history of breast augmentation begins in 1962 when silicone implants were introduced. For the very first time, a silicone implant filled with silicone gel was used in a breast augmentation surgery. The new silicone implant changed breast augmentation surgery forever. Today, women have the choice of saline or silicone implants.
Breast augmentation has come a long way and shows that women throughout the ages are really not that different. The desire for a beautiful body transcends time and cultures. If you are contemplating breast enhancement surgery, you should learn all you can about this procedure so you can have confidence in your decision.
If you would like to learn more about breast augmentation, and you live in Phoenix, Arizona or the surrounding area, please contact Arizona breast augmentation surgeon Paul Angelchik, M.D. today to find out all about this procedure.
