ALCL

Allergan to Provide Implants to Replace Textured with Smooth

Allergan Textured breast implants have been shown to be associated with an unacceptable risk of BIA-ALCL, a cancer of the lymphatic system.   For this reason, these implants were removed from the market on July 24, 2019.   For women with Textured Allergan impalnts, the FDA is not recommending the removal of these textured implants, rather close […]

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Breast cancer caused by implants?

Yesterday the FDA released an update on the link between ALCL, a rare cancer of the immune system, and breast implants.    I have received several emails, calls and concerns from patients who have breast implants asking for my opinion on this which I am always happy to provide What is ALCL? ALCL, breast implant associated anaplastic

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