Management of Asymptomatic Patients With Textured Surface Breast Implants

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Medical Device Safety
• Biomaterials

Background:

• Allergan voluntarily recalled Biocell textured implants.
• This recall has created uncertainty among plastic surgeons regarding patient management.
• There is a lack of clear, published recommendations for handling asymptomatic patients with concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide guidance for plastic surgeons managing patients with recalled Biocell textured implants.
• To address common questions regarding patient counseling and surgical options.
• To offer recommendations in the absence of established scientific data.

Main Methods:

• Review of available scientific literature.
• Incorporation of personal clinical experience.
• Addressing frequently asked questions from plastic surgery colleagues.

Main Results:

• Identification of key concerns and questions from surgeons.
• Synthesis of current understanding and best practices.
• Development of a framework for patient discussion and management.

Conclusions:

• There is a need for clear guidelines on managing patients with recalled textured breast implants.
• Surgeons require evidence-based and experience-driven recommendations for counseling and treatment.
• This paper aims to fill the gap in current literature to support plastic surgeons in this evolving clinical scenario.