– SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ —Â The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement on Thursday in regards to the March 2019 public advisory hearing on breast implants and the related risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). They announced new steps aimed at providing women with the necessary information regarding breast implants.
The FDA has evaluated the body of available evidence regarding the safety and risks of breast implants, including an in-depth review of study data, medical device reports, scientific literature, and public discussions, in addition to hosting a public advisory committee meeting on the topic in March. The FDA concluded that there was not enough data-supported evidence supporting a ban on textured-surface breast implants, but believes that women and providers should be adequately informed of the risk of BIA-ALCL and made aware that the risk is higher with the use of textured implants, albeit still low.
“This decision by the FDA is consistent with the position of ISAPS that a ban of textured and polyurethane-coated implants is an improper decision in terms of overall patient safety, when based on the currently available data,” explains Dr. Dirk Richter, President of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Together with his European colleague Dr. Ivar van Heijningen, President of the European Association of Societies of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, EASAPS, he goes in line with the following important points:
About ISAPS – The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) is the world’s leading professional body for board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeons. Founded in 1970, ISAPS provides an open forum for the exchange of aesthetic plastic surgery knowledge worldwide. The Society offers its members up-to-date training and continuing education, and sponsors and endorses scientific meetings regularly throughout the world. Today, ISAPS’ membership includes the world’s most respected aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons from 107 countries.
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