During the 1950′s, a method was tried which entailed the implanting of sponges which were made from a polyvinyl material. Another bad idea, as women developed infections, the sponges hardened, and the material was even shown to have a link to cancer. During the 1960′s, silicone injections were tried. These were not contained in an implant, as they are today, but rather injected as a free flowing substance. There were many problems with this method, including infections and traveling lumps, so the technique was discontinued.In 1961, silicone breast implant sizes were first utilized. These were seen to finally be the answer to achieving beautiful beasts. Unfortunately, in 1982, they were pulled from the market because there were claims that the devices caused autoimmune diseases among other disorders. Panic set in, women had theirs removed left and right, and Dow Chemical, a leading manufacturer of the devices was sued in a class action suit.
