Breast implant hub

The latest information on breast implants.

Breast implants: things to consider

19 September 2023

Reference material

All surgical procedures carry risk. A page for consumers considering getting implants.
Risks

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No medical device is 100% safe. Learn about the risks associated with breast implants.
Patient implant cards and information leaflets

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Patient information leaflets (PILs) and Patient Implant Cards (PICs) are required for all breast implants.
An important message for women with breast implants

13 November 2019

Blog

Be informed and aware, but don’t be afraid.
Breast implant associated cancer

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Information for consumers and health professionals on diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of breast implant associated cancer.
Report a problem or side effect

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Reporting adverse events (side effects to medicines and problems with medical devices) helps make medicines and medical devices safer for everyone.
Getting help

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Information on where consumers can go for help regarding breast implants.
Australian regulatory actions

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An overview of Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) breast implant regulatory actions in Australia.
International regulatory actions

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Information about our international counterparts’ actions related to breast implants.
Breast Implant Expert and Consumer Working Groups

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The working group aims to provide clinical advice on breast implant and tissue expander medical devices to the TGA, including advice on breast implant associated cancer.

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