2019

A recent analysis of medical device reports submitted to the FDA has associated a rare cancer, Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), with textured breast implants and tissue expanders. One of the largest manufacturers of breast implants, Allergan^®, is recalling its BIOCELL^® textured breast implants and tissue expanders following […]

Many women who are considering removing their breast implants often ask if they should also remove the capsule surrounding their implants. The capsule is the “scar tissue” that the body naturally forms around the implant in every patient that has a breast implant. This capsule is, in essence, the result […]