Sientra Bankruptcy Update: New Ownership, Warranty Commitments
Breast implant manufacturer Sientra has been successfully purchased at auction. Awaiting court approval, breast implant warranties will be honored by the new owners.
BISA Updates: March 2024 Life Letter
Welcoming spring! 🌷 BISA released the March 2024 Life Letter with a recap from last month and some brief updates on what’s next.
Grammy-Winner SZA Shares Why She Removed Her Breast Implants
Singer-songwriter SZA shared her reasoning behind removing her breast implants, which included dense, fibrocystic breast tissue, complications after having implants placed, and a family history of breast cancer.
5 Things to Know About Breast Implants in 2024
Get the most important information about breast implants. Whether you’re considering breast implants or already living with breast implants, here’s what you need to know.
BISA Responds to Statements on Explant Recommendation For Textured Breast Implants
BISA delves into the agency statements on the recently published recommendations about the removal of textured implants in asymptomatic patients.
Women’s History Month: Who Is Sybil Niden Goldrich?
Sybil Niden Goldrich is an incredible contributor to women's health advocacy, particularly regarding breast implants.
BISA Updates: February 2024 Life Letter
BISA released the February 2024 Life Letter with a recap from last month and some brief updates on what’s next.
Breast Implant Manufacturer Sientra Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Implant manufacturer Sientra files for bankruptcy, citing its intention to honor patient warranties.
Case Report: Silicone Can Migrate From Shell of Intact Saline Breast Implants
A report on silicone leakage from saline breast implants was recently published in the journal PRS Global Open.
BISA Updates: January 2024 Life Letter
BISA released the January 2024 Life Letter with a recap from last month and some brief updates on what to expect from BISA next month.
BISA Updates: December 2023 Life Letter
BISA released the January 2024 Life Letter with a recap from last month and some brief updates on what to expect next month.
ACR Guidelines Updated for Radiologists Evaluating Breast Implants
The American College of Radiology published updated guidance for patients who have symptoms of BIA-ALCL.
BISA Updates: November 2023 Life Letter
BISA released the November “Life” Letter with a recap from the last month with some brief updates on what to expect from BISA next month.
Advocate Spotlight: Jessica Prothe
If Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA) were presenting awards for outstanding advocacy work, Jessica Prothe would be one of the top recipients. Jessica uses her personal experience, education and profession in the healthcare field to help advance women’s health issues. She’s published, she’s presented, and she is a true woman of action.
Breast Implants Needed for an Awareness Project
URGENT: Breast Implant Safety Alliance is in need of new or used breast implants for an upcoming awareness project. Send an email to maria@bisanonprofit.org if you can help.
BISA Appears on Lowcountry Live and Represents at MUSC Breast Cancer Wellness Event
Maria Gmitro, BISA’s President & Founder, was interviewed on Charleston’s Lowcountry Live to discuss breast implant safety, breast implant cancers and to promote the breast cancer wellness event at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
“Knowledge is Beautiful” Fashion Show Fundraiser Guest Speakers & Models Announced
On October 12th, during Breast Cancer Awareness month, BISA’s Sherri Gorbett hopes to empower women with her fashion show event in Oregon to raise awareness about breast cancer and breast implant safety.
BISA Updates: October 2023 Life Letter
BISA released the October “Life” Letter with a summer recap and brief updates on what to expect from BISA for the month of October.
BREAKING NEWS: Medical Device Recall Improvement Act Introduced in Congress to Advance Patient Safety
New legislation was introduced today, September 21, 2023, to improve patient safety with implanted medical devices, including breast implants. BISA has endorsed this new legislation that would make device tracking and recall notification mandatory.
BISA Presents “Knowledge is Beautiful” Fashion Show Event to Raise Awareness on Breast Implant Safety
On October 12th, during Breast Cancer Awareness month, BISA’s Sherri Gorbett hopes to empower women with her fashion show event in Oregon to raise awareness about breast cancer and breast implant safety.