Biocell implants by Allergan recalled

Hi @SusanF, you may wish to create a discussion on the subject of 'Ruptured implants' in the Choosing breast reconstruction private group (If you are not a member already you can request to join. There was a discussion on the subject last year within the group https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23223/new-to-group-implant-rupture and there was a discussion in the group last week after the channel 7 news story around breast implant illness, in which I also listed the strategies for people who may be concerned about their own implants: https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/24663/here-we-go-again#latest ;

Here is another discussion in the main forum from last year as well https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/24036/replace-implants-ruptured

I hope this is the insight you are looking for and wishing you all the best for your upcoming surgery. Sorry to hear you are experiencing these challenges and obstacles.

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hi everyone, It’s been some years since I was active on the site, much has changed and I’m struggling to find a discussion board on RUPTURED IMPLANTS, discovered after feeling so sick. Words no one wants to hear, but here I am, awaiting replacement in 3 weeks and pretty disgusted by the manufacturers warranty financial assistance. I would dearly love to discuss and gleam any insights. Thanks.

This has been discussed at length on ACA recently!   

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From BCNA
https://www.bcna.org.au/news/2019/04/australian-authorities-to-consider-banning-textured-breast-implants/

It will be interesting to see what the outcome is!

Hi Chris, I think we had treatment at the SAN at the same time! I’m similar to you but have never had an ultrasound. My breast surgeon told me I don’t need it. Did you request it or one of the specialists?

I’m not rushing to change my textured Allergan implants removed at this stage. Mine have been in for over 7 years, and I still see my oncologist and my surgeon each 6 months apart. I also have an ultrasound yearly, so hoping that these measures will detect any suspicious changes early enough to deal with this rare cancer if unlucky enough to get it.

Oh dear, that doesn't sound good @Zoffiel !  They all have a serial Number & can be traced to the original manufacturer - so should be recorded on your medical/surgical notes !   Is it the surgeon who isn't telling you, or the office staff.  Maybe you need to go higher to the ombudsman or manager of the hospital to find out - as it is very important you know, in case of rupture ! xx

Peter Mac is not being that forthcoming about exactly  what sort of implants I have. These aren't even a matching pair-- there both been replaced three times but it's taken five operations since 2006 to do that. Crapolla. With icing :/

From the BCNA website

https://www.bcna.org.au/news/2019/04/australian-authorities-to-consider-banning-textured-breast-implants/

As @kmakm said ..... raise it with your surgeon.  All the best xx

@JP2049 I would be having a chat with your plastic surgeon and or your breast surgeon. If for nothing other than putting your mind at ease. K xox