There has been some confusion regarding the Breast Surgery Collaborative Community (BSCC) consensus document and a separate statement issued by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS). To ensure clarity, BISA is providing this explanation to differentiate between the official BSCC work product and the joint statement released by the plastic surgery societies.

In her recent Guardian article, “Can Breast Implants Make You Sick?” Adrienne Matei chronicles a patient’s struggle with Breast Implant Illness (BII), highlighting the often-overlooked systemic symptoms experienced by women with breast implants.

BISA continues to empower women in local communities on breast cancer and breast implant safety with the 2nd "Knowledge is Beautiful" Awareness Event in Oregon.

Maria Gmitro of Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA) addresses breast implant related illness and cancers, BIA-ALCL, and BIA-SCC with a focus on informed consent and her personal experience with breast implants, advocacy and the FDA.

BISA wants to protect the right to access to all reconstruction options. We are pleased to announce that BISA has partnered with Community Breast Reconstruction Alliance (CBRA).