Karla Tinoco

For many years, breast implants have been a well-liked cosmetic surgery procedure for women who want to improve the size or form of their busts. Unfortunately, the uncommon but significant breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma is only one of the health dangers linked to breast implants that have drawn attention in recent years. Squamous cell cancer or SCC has now been identified by the FDA as a possible concern related with breast implants. To learn more about this warning,...

The FDA has just issued a warning on a rare but fatal malignancy related to breast implants. Some women with both silicone and saline breast implants have been diagnosed with the malignancy, which is referred to as breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma or BIA-ALCL. The FDA advises women who have breast implants to become knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of BIA-ALCL and to see their doctor if they have any concerns. That said, in this blog we’ll go...

National Breast Implant Awareness Month, observed annually in March, is dedicated to raising awareness and education about breast implants. With the rise in popularity of breast augmentation procedures, it's essential to understand the implications and potential risks of this cosmetic surgery. Breast implants are medical devices that are placed under the breast tissue or chest muscle to add volume and enhance the appearance of the breasts. While breast implants have become more common and widely accepted, it's important to remember...