Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. Still, controversy surrounds breast implants and their safety. In October, 2021, the FDA issued new regulations regarding breast implants and their use. Dr. Bass lays out the new regulations and some of the motivations that led to them. What is a black box warning? What should you know before deciding if breast augmentation or breast reconstruction with a breast implant is right for you? Dr. Bass helps you to understand the process you would work through during a consultation with a plastic surgeon when it comes to implants and their safety and performance.
Links
Read the official black box warning announcement https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-strengthens-safety-requirements-and-updates-study-results-breast-implants
Read about breast augmentation https://drbass.net/breast-augmentation/
Read more about the subject of breast implants, breast augmentation and the FDA in Dr. Bass’s blog https://drbass.net/understanding-the-fdas-new-breast-implant-regulations-and-black-box-warning/
About Dr. Lawrence Bass
Dr. Lawrence Bass is a board certified plastic surgeon offering a full range of plastic surgery and non-surgical aesthetic services, with two New York area locations in Manhattan on Park Avenue between E 62nd and E 63rd and on Long Island in Great Neck.
To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website https://drbass.net/ or follow the team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drbassnyc/
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Contents of this video:
00:00 - What FDA precautions do I need to know about breast implants?
02:38 - What is the black box warning on breast implants?
05:03 - Is ALCL breast cancer?
09:41 - Are breast implants dangerous?
