Witness History: Archive 2012 - 50 years of Silicone Breast Implants

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In 1962 Timmie Jean Lindsey became the first woman in the world to have the operation.

She was offered the implants free of charge by two pioneering cosmetic surgeons.

Photo: Timmie Jean Lindsey in 1964.

Published on Thursday, 9th February 2012.

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