50th anniversary of silicone breast implants – 1st ever breast implant recipient shares her experience.

Posted in: Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery in the News | June 8, 2012 | Comments Off

Timmie Jean Lindsey is now an 80 year old great grandma.  She was the first patient to receive silicone breast implants in 1962 from the surgeon who invented them.  Amazingly enough, her original implants have never leaked or ruptured, but she does have some scar tissue.  She said that her breast tissue only started to sag when she turned 70.

She feels fortunate to have participated in the evolution of breast implants especially when one of her granddaughters had to have breast reconstruction after a double mastectomy for breast cancer.  She was happy that her granddaughter and other breast cancer survivors are able to feel whole again after breast cancer surgery.

As with any medical device, the current silicone breast implants have undergone extensive testing and FDA approval.  They have undergone major improvements since their first appearance in 1962.  We have to thank Great Grandma Timmie for being the first one to undergo this surgery which has allowed so many women to enjoy a fuller, more feminine shape.

Dr. Cat Begovic