SAVE THE DATE! The 6th World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL will be held April 11-12, 2025, and will feature leading experts in breast surgery and implant safety discussing the latest research on breast implant-associated cancers.

Women with breast implants have long reported lingering health issues—even after removal. Now, groundbreaking research reveals a possible culprit: residual silicone particles left behind in the body, triggering chronic inflammation. Could this be the missing link to unexplained symptoms? Here’s what you need to know.

The FDA plays a major role in deciding which medical devices are safe, but who ensures that patient voices are heard in those decisions? BISA’s own Maria Gmitro has been appointed as a Consumer Representative for the FDA, bringing real-world patient perspectives to the table. Read on to find out why this is a major win for patient advocacy!

Recognized on February 13th, Breast Implant Illness (BII) Awareness Day serves as a critical moment to highlight the struggles faced by individuals experiencing health complications related to breast implants.

On February 6, 2025, the FDA provided updates on the safety and effectiveness of breast implants. BISA provides a brief summary and why this info is crucial for the public.

Every woman is at risk for breast cancer. You never know when you or someone you love will be faced with decisions about breast implants. We want to keep you safe, healthy and informed with information you can trust. KNOWLEDGE IS BEAUTIFUL

As we welcome 2025, we remain committed to transparency, patient safety, and empowering women with the information they deserve. Take a peek at the links we want to start highlighting in 2025.

While breast implants have long been promoted as safe and effective, Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA) was published in an article that shines a light on the safety concerns and asks an important question: Are breast implants really as safe as we think? 

Federal health regulators are alerting doctors to stop using BioZorb Markers due to reports of serious health problems among women who had these implants placed in their breast tissue for targeted cancer treatment.

BISA wants to keep women healthy, safe, and informed. How much do YOU really know about breast implants? Test you knowledge by taking our short quiz.

BISA wants to keep women healthy, safe, and informed. Here are 5 important things all women should know about breast implants.