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Clinical insights on breast implants

Evidence-based articles on implant decisions, safety, recovery, and modern practice — written by Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal, MD, FACS, FEBOPRAS. All articles updated for 2026 evidence base.

Latest articles

Sizing · Definitive guide

Implant size selection: the definitive guide

How to think about implant volume selection — chest width, tissue capacity, aesthetic goal, and avoiding the most common mistake.

April 15, 2026 →
Safety · Evidence update

BIA-ALCL evidence update 2026

Updated incidence rates, modern surveillance approaches, and what has changed since the 2019 BIOCELL recall.

April 08, 2026 →
Safety · Evidence update

Breast implant illness 2026: where the evidence stands

Where the BII evidence stands in 2026 — patient symptom experience, scientific debate, modern practice approach, and explant outcomes.

April 01, 2026 →
Patient population · Athletes

Athletes and breast implants: complete decision guide

Animation deformity, placement decisions, B-Lite consideration, recovery timing, and sport-specific considerations for active patients.

March 25, 2026 →
Patient population · Post-pregnancy

Breast implants after pregnancy: timing, technique, breastfeeding

Timing considerations, augmentation vs combined operation, breastfeeding preservation, and future pregnancy planning.

March 18, 2026 →
Comparison · Procedure choice

Breast implants vs fat transfer: realistic comparison

Realistic comparison of capabilities, limitations, risks, and best fit for each approach. Composite approach considerations.

March 11, 2026 →
Brand · Comparison

Motiva vs Mentor: brand comparison guide

Side-by-side comparison of two leading implant brands — technology, FDA status, market position, when each fits.

March 04, 2026 →
Recovery · Definitive timeline

Recovery week-by-week: definitive timeline

Detailed week-by-week recovery guide for primary breast augmentation. Specific milestones from Day 0 through Month 12.

February 25, 2026 →
Reality · Longevity

Breast implant longevity: the actual reality

The 10-year replacement myth, modern longevity data, replacement indications, and the realistic patient trajectory over decades.

February 18, 2026 →
Patient guidance · Verification

Choosing surgeon credentials: the verification framework

Three-tier framework for evaluating plastic surgeon credentials. Source registries, productive questions, red flags.

February 11, 2026 →
Technique · Evidence

En bloc explant: where the evidence stands

Established indications, patient-preference indications, technical considerations, and honest evidence assessment for en bloc capsulectomy.

February 04, 2026 →
Safety · Surface evolution

Modern texture safety profile: 2026 update

Implant surface landscape post-2019 BIOCELL recall. Modern smooth resurgence, microtextured for anatomical, polyurethane specialty, decision logic shift.

January 28, 2026 →

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