{"id":8004,"date":"2019-07-30T18:40:09","date_gmt":"2019-07-30T18:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drhamawy.com\/blog\/?p=8004"},"modified":"2019-07-30T18:40:09","modified_gmt":"2019-07-30T18:40:09","slug":"allergan-textured-implants-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drhamawy.com\/blog\/allergan-textured-implants-recall\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergan Textured Implants Recall"},"content":{"rendered":"

On July 24, 2019, breast implants manufacturer Allergan voluntarily recalled its line of textured implants and tissue expanders, as requested by the FDA. The recall was issued due to the increased risk of a patient developing BIA-ALCL, or \u201cbreast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma,\u201d a rare immune system cancer. While the cause of the cancer is not fully understood and more definitive research is needed, the recall cannot be ignored.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Textured implants were developed so that the implant was less likely to shift out of position or develop capsular contracture. The scar tissue that naturally develops around an implant (called a capsule) would be attached more thoroughly to the implant. As cases of BIA-ALCL were reported, it became clear that textured implants may have triggered the development of this rare cancer in some patients, at an average of 8 years after the implants were placed, but was found to occur as early as 2 and as late as 28 years after augmentation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you concerned about BIA-ALCL? We can help.<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you have textured implants and are concerned about developing BIA-ALCL, we urge you to schedule an appointment to discuss your options. It should be noted that when caught early, BIA-ALCL is curable, so any symptoms should be evaluated immediately. If you opt to have your textured implants replaced for your own peace of mind, we can help. The FDA does not urge people without symptoms to have their implants removed, but this is a matter of personal choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Hamawy at Princeton Plastic does not place textured implants in his breast augmentations but uses only smooth implants.<\/span><\/p>\n

What should I do if I have textured implants?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Both textured implants and tissue expanders produced by Allergan have been recalled, the BIOCELL\u00ae line. If you had breast augmentation with these implants and are experiencing symptoms, it is important that you are tested immediately. BIA-ALCL, when treated early, is usually curable. If you have textured implants, whether developed by Allergan or another breast implant manufacturer, watch for these symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n