About Breast Implant Illness
Facebook & Instagram Support Groups
The Itty Bitty Breast Implant Illness Support Group
This is a forum for women who are going to be “A cup” or less, including those women who have gone through reconstruction and augmentation from breast cancer. The world has a lot of opinions about the size and look of a women’s chest. Share your feelings, your stories, and get support.
Facebook Groups, International
National Research & Information
USFDA links:
Other Research Organizations and Information Sources:
Nonprofit research organization, a source for information about breast implants so that you can make choices that are best for you: National Center for Health Research
Federal legislation
State legislation
Studies & News
Study: Scientific Reports: Low Molecular Weights in Silicones = Death to Cultured Cells.
Aesthetics Society Report, 22 May 2020: Breast Augmentations on the Decline
FDA October 23, 2019 Black Box Warning
FDA July 24, 2019 Allergan Recall
FDA March 19, 2019 Warning Letter to Implant Manufacturers
FDA September 12, 2019 Upgrade to Class 1 recall
FDA September 3, 2019 Hidden reports: 446,000 adverse events
Support
Mentorship Programs
Community Forums
Healthcare
Community meetings for you, your family, and friends are available! These are places to find out more about breast implants and get support.
How to talk to your doctors and other healthcare providers.
Medical Doctors need to be informed
Legislative Activities
Self-Image
Friends & Family
Join us in advocating for laws and regulations that help protect women and their health.
Women come in all shapes and sizes. Join us in believing in yourself as we believe in you.
Our partners, sons, daughters, parents, and friends are on this journey with you. We offer support for them, too.
Publications
Holly K. Thrasher, Author, Breast Cancer and Breast Implant Illness Survivor