Allergan Voluntarily Removes All Textured Breast Implants

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Allergan^® Voluntarily Removes All BioCell^® Textured Breast Implants from World Markets

Today, Allergan^® voluntarily withdrew all BioCell^® Textured Breast Implants and Tissue Expanders from the world markets due to an association with breast implant-associated anaplastic […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Jul 24, 2019

Breast Asymmetry, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Removal, Breast Implant Revision Surgery, Home

Breast Implant Revision Before and After Pictures – Capsular Contracture

There are many different reasons for Breast Implant Revision Surgery. Possible causes include: Capsular Contracture Breast Implant Malposition: Too high Too Low (Bottoming out) […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Jul 22, 2019

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BIA-ALCL Special Announcement – May 3, 2019

Lately, it seems there is a new announcement every month regarding BIA-ALCL (Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma). Clinical data continues to be collected […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | May 3, 2019

Breast Augmentation, Home, Patient Safety

BIA-ALCL Update 2019

What we know about Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is evolving. We learn more as each new case is identified. Right […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Feb 25, 2019

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Saline Breast Implants – Breast Aug Surgery

Over 90% of today’s Breast Augmentation patients choose Silicone Gel Breast Implants, but Saline Breast Implants still play a role in selected situations. Today, […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Feb 11, 2019

Breast Augmentation, Breast Augmentation Lift, Breast Implant Revision Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Home, Patient Safety

Silicone Breast Implant Warranty Comparisons

Breast Implant Warranty Coverage Every few years, the US FDA approved breast implant manufacturers update their Breast Implant Warranties. While implant deflation has been […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Jan 28, 2019

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BIA-ALCL January 2018 Breast Implant Associated Lymphoma Update

Through the years, I have posted several updates on the rare, but very treatable, Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) on the […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Jan 13, 2018

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Breast Implant Revision Video Presentation

Breast Augmentation with Breast Implants remains the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery. Three to four-hundred-thousand women have Breast Augmentation each year in the US […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Sep 25, 2017

Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Revision Surgery, Breast Reduction, Breast Reduction (Men), Capsular Contracture, Ear Pinning, Ear Shaping (Otoplasty), Home, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

New Body Beautiful From Head to Tummy

Hey San Francisco Bay Area. Body Beautiful will be broadcast this Tuesday, September 12, at noon. You may not have noticed, but KRON 4 […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Sep 9, 2017

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Breast Implant Warranties – SF Bay Area

Did you know your Breast Implants come with a manufacturer’s warranty? It’s true. All FDA approved Breast Implants in the US come with a […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Jul 30, 2017