April 06, 2020 - It is not entirely clear why these textured breast implants are causing this type of cancer. It is theorized that the texture of the shell surrounding the implant could trigger the lymphoma response of the body. In most cases of BIA-ALCL, the lymphoma cancer is limited to the scar tissue and fluids surrounding the implant, however the cancer can spread to the lymph nodes...

December 28, 2019 - Issues Associated with Allergan Breast Implants - A type of large t-cell lymphoma, breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, has been associated with Allergan textured breast implants. The immune system is attacked by BIA-ALCL (Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma) and may not be diagnosed for many years following the implantation. At this juncture, it is theorized that the...

December 04, 2019 - The Recent Recall of Allergan Textured Breast Implants - At the end of August, the FDA determined there were potential dangers associated with Allergan textured breast implants, including the BIOCELL and Natrelle devices. These textured implants are associated with anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)...

October 31, 2019 - Allergan Offers Breast Implant Replacement Surgery in Return for Signing Waiver of Liability - While Allergan voluntarily recalled their BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders, the manufacturer has declined to send out written notifications associated with the recalled textured breast implants. Perhaps even worse, some women have already been contacted by their plastic surgeons, asked to come in and discuss...

October 16, 2019 - What Are the Issues Associated with Allergan Breast Implants Cancer? This past July, the FDA asked Allergan to recall certain textured breast implants and tissue expanders (BIOCELL and Natrelle Inspira). A full list of the recalled Allergan textured breast implants. This past July, the FDA asked Allergan to recall certain textured breast implants and tissue expanders (BIOCELL and Natrelle Inspira). A full list of the recalled Allergan textured breast...