“Harmless, My Implants?” A New Documentary on Breast Implant Safety
On December 1 a powerful and eye opening documentary titled Harmless My Implants? premiered on ICI TÉLÉ and on the streaming service ICI TOU.TV. The film features physician Isabelle Gaston, who speaks candidly about her own experience and the wider injustice of never being warned that her implants from Allergan might increase her risk of cancer.
In the documentary Dr. Gaston describes not only the medical risks but also the emotional and systemic harm that occur when patients are left uninformed. She shares her personal journey, which underscores how crucial transparency is in matters of womens health and implant safety.
Beyond her story the film includes footage from a gathering in Tampa of survivors of BIA-ALCL and advocates from BISA recorded during the 2025 BIA-ALCL World Conference. This segment offers a powerful view of community, solidarity, and the collective demand for accountability and awareness.
As of now the documentary is available only in French. Many viewers especially those who speak English are hoping it will be translated soon to help broaden public awareness.
If you are concerned about breast implant safety this documentary deserves your attention and sharing.
Documentary on the effects of breast implants: summary and interview with Dr. Isabelle Gaston
*Article in French: Isabelle Gaston enquête sur les dangers liés aux implants mammaires
For questions concerning BIA-ALCL, or if you have been diagnosed with BIA-ALCL, please reach out to Jennifer Cook, BISA’s Director of BIA-ALCL Advocacy at jennifer.cook@bisanonprofit.org for additional information. BISA Approved BIA-ALCL Support Group
Resources & References
Documentary on the effects of breast implants: summary and interview with Dr. Isabelle Gaston
Article in French: Isabelle Gaston enquête sur les dangers liés aux implants mammaires
We’re in the News: BISA & Survivors Bring Fight Over Cancer Linked to Breast Implants to Tampa
BISA Members Traveling to Tampa to Meet with Breast Implant Cancer Survivors During the World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL
FDA Warning on Breast Implants
BISA Approved Support Group: ALCL in Women with Breast Implants
The Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA) is the largest organization of board-certified patient advocates and subject matter experts in the world dedicated to patient and consumer safety relating to breast implants. Representing the millions of individuals worldwide that currently have, had, or are considering breast implants, the alliance is a non-industry funded leading authority dedicated to providing balanced, evidence-based information for informed decision making about breast implant surgery and related issues. Founded in 2019 by women, BISA is a grassroots nonprofit organization led by volunteers who do not receive a salary for their work.
For questions, please contact Jennifer Cook, Director of BIA-ALCL Advocacy. Email her directly at jennifer.cook@bisanonprofit.org.