» What were the study changes in the most recent BIFS protocol update?

The Breast Implant
Follow-up Study

Power of one, strength of many

BIFS is a long-term study of the safety of silicone gel-filled breast implants with participants completing a follow-up questionnaire once a year.

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Our Promise

The commitment you made &
the promise we make to you

You made a 10-year commitment to the BIFS Study, and the BIFS Promise is to make your participation as seamless as possible and to keep you updated about the health and safety of your implants.

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We asked women participating
in BIFS to discuss

The Importance
of
Breast
Implant Health

HERE’S WHAT THEY SAID

Breast Implant
Health

Stay educated and informed

Access videos and articles with helpful information about the BIFS Study and educational content to keep you informed about breast implant health.

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We asked women participating
in BIFS to discuss

Why They Joined BIFS

and why they continue to stay involved in the study.

HERE’S WHAT THEY SAID

We asked women to discuss their

Participation in the
BIFS Annual
Questionnaire

HERE’S WHAT THEY SAID

complete
your

Annual
Questionnaire

RECEIVE ^$275
in compensation

If you have not yet reconsented to the study for the most recent protocol update in 2021, this transfer reconsent process will also include an overview of these changes, which include:

In-person visits, previously required at years 1, 4, and 10 post your implant date, have been removed
New safety information regarding Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)
Compensation for Annual Questionnaire completion increased from $100 to $275
New compensation of $100 for participants who complete their transfer by reconsenting to the study

BIFS is Going Virtual!

Study Contact Information

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