Witness History
Witness History
The first silicone breast implants
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January 14, 2022
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30-year-old Texan Timmie Jean Lindsey was the first woman in the world to have silicone breast implants. In 1962, she was offered the operation free of charge by two pioneering surgeons. It's gone on to become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world. In 2012, Timmie Jean Lindsey spoke to Claire Bowes.
PHOTO: A silicone breast implant (Getty Images)