Plastic surgeon Stephen D Bresnick, MD, argues that offering en bloc capsulectomies to women with self-reported symptoms of breast implant illness is ‘unethical,’ in a new Aesthetic Surgery Journal article, published February 20, 2024. Once referred to as “BII,” surgical…

“Dr. Nagel, you kind of answered in your presentation the FDA’s efforts towards breast implant safety registry’s tracking but maybe I could just ask a clarification question based on your presentation, with regards to the [FDA] update from September 8th…

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WARNING LETTERAllerganMARCS-CMS 607690 — MAY 14, 2020 Delivery Method: VIA UNITED PARCEL SERVICEProduct: Medical Devices Recipient:Brent SaundersChief Executive Officer and PresidentAllergan2525 Dupont DriveIrvine, CA 92612United States Issuing Office:Center for Devices and Radiological HealthUnited States WARNING LETTER Brent SaundersChief Executive Officer and Presidentc/oMs.…

I traveled from Michigan, and I’m not being paid to be here and I have no conflict of interest. My name is Theresa Williams-Mott, and I’m known around Detroit as Tracy Barry. I flew in a news chopper reporting traffic…

I’m Lisa Rohland, a surgical technologist and first assistant for the past 24 years from Mesa, Arizona, and founder of the Arizona breast implant and illness information page. In just eight months I’ve helped over 500 sick women connect with…

My name is Jennifer Robb. I’m a clinician advocate and [the] third generation of my family harmed by breast implants. My son, the fourth: His lifelong battle began in utero. Devan was born at 32 weeks. My four-pound baby boy…

I’m Dr. Patricia McGuire, a board-certified plastic surgeon. I’ve been performing cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery with implants for 28 years. My identical twin sister is also a physician, and she had breast implants for breast asymmetry 10 years ago.…

Well, good morning, folks. My name is Bill Lykins, and I’m the husband and caregiver to Julie Lykins, a breast implant illness survivor. As Julie’s illness progressed, watching her deteriorate before my eyes, it was an extremely helpless feeling. One…

Good morning, my name is Julie Lykins, and I am from California. In 1990, after nursing two kids, I decided to get McGhan, now Allergan Biocell textured silicone implants. I was happy and fairly healthy for the first 20 years,…

Good morning. I’m Dr. Lisa Lynn Sowder, a plastic surgeon in private practice for 28 years in Seattle. I’m a clinical instructor at the University of Washington. I’ve traveled here at my own expense. I appreciate the opportunity to speak…

Good morning. I’m Dr. Marisa Lawrence, and I have no financial disclosures. I’m a board-certified plastic surgeon who’s used breast implants in patient care for the past 25 years. I’m a member of both the Aesthetic Society and the ASPS.…