Breast Implants

Breast implants have been sold in the U.S. since the 1960s. In the past 20 years, studies and patient stories have uncovered serious complications, including breast implant illness and even cancer.

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A woman holding textured breast implants representing additional breast implant cancers discovered.

Additional Breast Implant Cancers Discov...

MedTruth Editors · September 20, 2022

In addition to BIA-ALCL, a lymphoma associated with breast implants, numerous cancers have been detected in tissues surrounding breast implants.

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A woman checking her breast representing the Allergan breast implant MDL plaintiffs claiming breast implants caused them to develop cancer.

Allergan Compelled to Produce Documents ...

MedTruth Editors · August 25, 2022

Allergan must produce documents related to over 400 patients to inform the bellwether selection process. Plaintiffs claim Allergan breast implants caused them to develop cancer.

Legal Developments
A woman feeling her breast experiencing breast pain representing the FDA's new breast implant study on risks of BIA-ALCL.

FDA Announces New Breast Implant Study

MedTruth Editors · June 23, 2022

BIA-ALCL is a man-made cancer, a specific type of T-cell lymphoma, that is associated with textured breast implants.

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Image of a doctor telling patient about breast implant surgeries and mesh.

Two Brands of Mesh Linked to Greater Risk of Breast Surgery Complications

Carah Wertheimer · April 7, 2021

According to the FDA, two brands of surgical mesh used in breast reconstruction surgery may be linked to a higher risk of complications.

Women's Health
Image of a patient and doctor holding a breast implant, representing the Arizona breast implant bill.

Breast Implant Dangers: Arizona Bill Would Improve Patient Information

MedTruth Editors · February 25, 2021

A bill intended to increase patient awareness of the dangers of breast implants was preliminarily approved in January.

Women's Health
Image of the Breast Implant Health Summit banner.

Breast Implant Illness: Groundbreaking Summit Informs and Educates

Lauren Styx · January 15, 2021

The Breast Implant Health Summit, first-of-its-kind educational forum for health care practitioners, provides a roundup of information and resources on breast implant illness.

Health Features
Picture of Bamby Salcedo sitting at her desk.

The Hidden Toll of Breast Implant Illness on Transgender Women

Lauren Styx · November 10, 2020

MedTruth spoke with transgender health experts and members of the trans community, specifically trans women of color, to paint a more inclusive picture of the adverse effects of breast implants.

Patient Stories
Illustration of gloved hands holding breast implants that have a black box warning with the new FDA guidance.

FDA Recommends Black Box Warning on Breast Implants

James Parker · October 2, 2020

The FDA has issued a final warning label and new guidance to inform patients of the potential risks associated with breast implants. 

Women's Health
Image of a person's hands on breast implants, representing breast implant illness diagnostic code.

Is It Time to Recognize Breast Implant Illness as a Medical Condition?

Lauren Styx · August 6, 2020

A petition sponsored by the Breast Implant Safety Alliance is calling for the CDC and FDA to develop a medical code for breast implant illness.

Health Features
Illustration of a breast implant leaking heavy metals, associated with breast implant illness.

Do Heavy Metals Contribute to Breast Implant Illness?

Lauren Styx · July 16, 2020

Heavy metal toxicity within the body can disrupt metabolic function and damage the kidneys, brain, liver and central nervous system. Both saline and silicone FDA-approved breast implants contain heavy metals as either ingredients or part of the manufacturing process. 

Women's Health
Image of breast implants representing the FDA warning letters to breast implant manufacturers.

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Hold Breast Implant Manufacturers Accountable

Lauren Styx · June 4, 2020

As part of its ongoing efforts to protect patients, the FDA issued warning letters to two breast implant manufacturers citing violations of quality system and medical device reporting regulations.

FDA Regulation
Image of textured breast implant representing Allergan's campaign to reach patients with recalled breast implants.

Allergan Launches Campaign to Reach Patients with Recalled Breast Implants

Lauren Styx · June 4, 2020

Breast implant manufacturer Allergan announced the launch of a digital campaign to reach patients currently or formerly implanted with recalled Biocell breast implants.

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A photo of a woman considering getting breast implants, and a surgeon failing to explain the risks.

Women Sue Allergan for Concealing Breast Implant Cancer Risk

Nicole Knight · December 6, 2019

Six women have filed a complaint alleging the manufacturer Allergan intentionally hid possible breast implant safety risks.

Legal Developments