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.

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.

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.

Important news for women facing breast cancer! Support for including flat closure as a breast cancer reconstruction option was published by the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) in a new position statement.

The FDA recently removed web pages about diversity in clinical trials, medical device safety, and more. Many experts are worried that this will make it harder for people to find important health information.

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? 

Are breast implants as safe as we think, and why do we still question the safety? Members of the Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA) reviewed a new article examining the reputation of the FDA concerning the safety of breast implants.

Jennifer Cook began as a breast implant patient. She learned about the risk of developing cancer from breast implants at a school play. A few months later, she started experiencing symptoms and was diagnosed with a cancer called BIA-ALCL. In this video, she shares her experience as a patient and as an advocate.

Save the date for the 10th International Breast Surgery Workshop (IBSW) and the 6th World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL, scheduled for April 11-12, 2025, in Tampa, Florida,

BISA’s president Maria Gmitro and BISA’s advisor data advocate Madris Kinard of Device Events were both quoted in MedTech Dive, citing the optimism regarding Dr. Michelle Tarver’s appointment as the new Director of CDRH at FDA.

It was encouraging to see the FDA gather expert opinions along with patient advocates and advisors to create improved guidance on more patient-centered informed consent materials for potential participants considering involvement in a clinical study. BISA compiled a few takeaways after the meeting.

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.

The Plastic Surgery Foundation is currently welcoming applications for breast implant safety. The deadline to apply is December 2, 2024.

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.