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BIA-ALCL

Association of Breast Surgery (UK)

accessed Sep 18, 2026Updated Sep 19, 2026
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https://associationofbreastsurgery.org.uk/professionals/clinical-professional-standards/bia-alcl

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FactBreast Augmentation: Estimated BIA-ALCL incidence (UK) = About 1 per 15,000 implants sold (UK assessment cited by the Association of Breast Surgery; earlier estimate about 1 per 24,000)FactBreast Augmentation: Typical BIA-ALCL presentation = Swollen breast from a one-sided fluid collection (seroma) appearing more than 1 year after implant placement