When it comes to understanding your breast implant treatment, it is best to understand where the materials stemmed from…
- 2006: Based on new data, FDA approved silicone gel-filled breast implants for use in the USA
- 2001: Gel-filled implants were included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods
- 1999: Breast Augmentation and Reconstruction clinical study by Allergan
- 1992: FDA lifts moratorium later that year and allows silicone implants to be used for reconstruction in clinical studies
- 1992: Moratorium in the USA on the use of silicone implants, pending further safety information
- 1970’s – Present: Used exclusively for Breast Augmentation and Reconstruction in over 60 countries worldwide