BIA-ALCL and Textured Breast Implants FAQ

If you have textured breast implants, you may be concerned about Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare form of lymphoma. This page is dedicated to providing clear information about BIA-ALCL. 

I also have Allergan macro-textured implants with one of the highest links to BIA-ALCL diagnosed cases and have tried to think of all of the questions you might want answered. 

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If you have textured breast implants, you may be concerned about Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare form of lymphoma. This page is dedicated to providing clear information about BIA-ALCL. 

I also have Allergan macro-textured implants with one of the highest links to BIA-ALCL diagnosed cases and have tried to think of all of the questions you might want answered. 

Annabelle Baugh | CSA FounderPlease sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of  updates regarding BIA-ALCL.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) classified Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) as a rare and highly treatable type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that can develop due to breast implants in 2016. 

BIA-ALCL is not breast cancer, but a form of T-cell lymphoma that usually occurs in the fluid and scar tissue surrounding textured implants.

BIA-ALCL: More Information

While BIA-ALCL is a serious concern, it’s highly treatable, especially when caught early. Knowledge is your greatest tool. Understanding your risk factors, staying vigilant about any breast changes, and regularly consulting with your healthcare provider are crucial steps in safeguarding your health.

Whether you have breast implants or are considering them, this FAQ page is just the beginning. Ongoing information and the latest research on BIA-ALCL, safety updates, and resources, are available in the CSA blog BIA-ALCL section.

If you’re a plastic surgeon committed to patient safety and want to join the CSA directory please claim your free consultant profile.

BIA-ALCL: More Information

While BIA-ALCL is a serious concern, it’s highly treatable, especially when caught early. Knowledge is your greatest tool. Understanding your risk factors, staying vigilant about any breast changes, and regularly consulting with your healthcare provider are crucial steps in safeguarding your health.

Whether you have breast implants or are considering them, this FAQ page is just the beginning. Ongoing information and the latest research on BIA-ALCL, safety updates, and resources, are available in the CSA blog BIA-ALCL section.

If you’re a plastic surgeon committed to patient safety and want to join the CSA directory please claim your free consultant profile.

BIA-ALCL Compensation Claims

There have been various class action lawsuits filed against Allergan. The advantage is you can join a class action without paying anything. You will only pay if the case is successful, which is normally an agreed percentage of the total settlement awarded. Class actions can take decades to complete and Allergan have not settled any lawsuits to date. 

Currently you can join an active lawsuit if you have had a BIA-ALCL diagnosis. Below are a few of the law firms in the UK, US, Canada and Australia that have filed class actions and are open to new plaintiffs joining. 

Disclaimer:This information about law firms is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Research and Resources

At CSA we work hard to ensure the information we provide is based on trusted scientific research and resources. Information for this page has been gathered from the below resources:

  • lymphoma 20201116. Presented by Wim H. De Jong, DVM, PhD. Scientific Committee on Health, Environment and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) DG Health and Food Safety European Commission.
  • Breast Implants: Reports of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Various Lymphomas in Capsule Around Implant. From: FDA Safety Communication
  • Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) Information for patients, public and health care professionals. MHRA 26 July 2017 Last updated 28 April 2023. From: GOV.UK Guidance
  • Breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Update – Suspended breast implant devices now cancelled Published 29 October 2020, Last updated 7 February 2023 From: TGA
  • Lynch EB, DeCoster RC, Vyas KS, Rinker BD, Yang M, Vasconez HC, Clemens MW. Current risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma: a systematic review of epidemiological studies. Vol 5 30 September 2021. From: ABS Annals of Breast Surgery
  • Tevis SE, Hunt KK, Clemens MW. Stepwise En Bloc Resection of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma with Oncologic Considerations. Aesthet Surg J Open Forum. 2019 Feb 27. From: PubMed

Research and Resources

At CSA we work hard to ensure the information we provide is based on trusted scientific research and resources. Information for this page has been gathered from the below resources:

  • lymphoma 20201116. Presented by Wim H. De Jong, DVM, PhD. Scientific Committee on Health, Environment and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) DG Health and Food Safety European Commission.
  • Breast Implants: Reports of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Various Lymphomas in Capsule Around Implant. From: FDA Safety Communication
  • Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) Information for patients, public and health care professionals. MHRA 26 July 2017 Last updated 28 April 2023. From: GOV.UK Guidance
  • Breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Update – Suspended breast implant devices now cancelled Published 29 October 2020, Last updated 7 February 2023 From: TGA
  • Lynch EB, DeCoster RC, Vyas KS, Rinker BD, Yang M, Vasconez HC, Clemens MW. Current risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma: a systematic review of epidemiological studies. Vol 5 30 September 2021. From: ABS Annals of Breast Surgery
  • Tevis SE, Hunt KK, Clemens MW. Stepwise En Bloc Resection of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma with Oncologic Considerations. Aesthet Surg J Open Forum. 2019 Feb 27. From: PubMed