Textured Implants V2
Channel: Glicksman Plastic Surgery
Date: 2019-10-30

In July of 2019, Allergan the manufacturer of silicone gel breast implants announced a
world-wide Voluntary Recall of their Biocell textured breast implants. This was prompted
at the request of the FDA who noted an association between the textured surface and a
rare form of lymphoma called BIA-ALCL. This video discusses why textured breast
implants were offered, their unique benefits, and why they are no longer available. Dr.
Glicksman also discusses what patients who may have textured breast implants should
know about routine surveillance and the Allergan Textured to Smooth Warranty.