title: History of breast prostheses.
abstract: What material was available for breast augmentation 25 to 75 years ago? How has the development of today's breast implants evolved? These and other related issues are discussed in this article on the history of breast prostheses.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D018427:Breast Implants / Q000266:history*; D005260:Female; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000266:history*; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000266:history; D020034:Silicone Gels / Q000266:history; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000266:history
chemical_list: D020034:Silicone Gels