Internal Bra Mesh Lawsuit

What Is the Breast Mesh Lawsuit in 2026?

During breast surgeries, including augmentation and reconstruction, doctors may use surgical mesh as an “internal bra” to reinforce tissue or support breast implants.

However, the use of surgical mesh in breast surgeries hasn’t been approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and the agency hasn’t determined the safety or effectiveness of these procedures.

Internal bra mesh lawsuits claim mesh manufacturers: 

• Advertised or allowed off-label uses of their surgical mesh
• Didn’t adequately warn doctors and patients about the risk of using their products in internal bra procedures
• Failed to properly test how surgical mesh performs in breast tissue before marketing their products for such purposes
• Prioritized profits over patient safety

Out of 154 patients who underwent breast reconstruction with surgical mesh, 34% experienced complications and 13% required surgical removal of the implant, according to a study published in The Breast.

At Sokolove Law, we have over 45 years of experience fighting for those harmed by dangerous medical devices. Let our internal bra mesh lawyers pursue the justice and compensation you deserve.

Breast Mesh Complications & Injuries

When surgical mesh is used in breast surgery, it may break down, shift out of place, or erode into surrounding tissue. These failures can seriously impact healing, distort the breast, damage surrounding tissue, and lead to painful injuries.

Internal bra complications may include: 

• Breast deformity
• Capsular contracture (hardening or tightening of scar tissue)
• Chronic pain
• Hematoma (blood that pools under the skin)
• Imagining issues, interfering with mammograms and MRIs
• Implant rupture
• Infections
• Inflammation
• Reconstructive failure
• Seroma (fluid buildup under the skin)
• Skin necrosis (tissue death)

In some cases, breast mesh lift complications may be severe enough that women undergo corrective surgeries, which can include the removal of an implant or the complete reconstruction of the breast.

“Because surgical mesh is a foreign material, the body could react to it, leading to an infection. This infection can sometimes be serious enough to require removing the mesh, which could mean additional surgeries and a longer recovery time.”
– Dr. Robert Schwartz, Plastic Surgeon

Mesh Products Used in Breast Surgeries

There are multiple types of surgical mesh that may be used during procedures to support breast tissue, reinforce implants, or act as an internal bra.

Some surgical meshes are made from synthetic materials, while others are made from biologic materials like human or animal tissue that are often designed to absorb or integrate with the patient’s tissue over time.

All mesh products used in breast surgeries carry risks, including:

• AlloDerm^™ Regenerative Tissue Matrix
• AlloMax^™
• DuraSorb^® Monofilament Mesh
• FlexHD^®
• GalaFLEX^™
• Phasix^™
• Strattice^™ Reconstructive Tissue Matrix
• SurgiMend^®

If you suffered complications after breast reconstruction, augmentation, or a breast lift, you may still have legal options — even if you don’t yet know the name of the breast mesh product your doctor used.

Our experienced internal bra lawyers can help identify the mesh used and determine whether you may be eligible to pursue compensation from a legal claim.

Who Can File an Internal Bra Lawsuit?

Eligibility for an internal bra mesh lawsuit depends on the type of mesh used during your breast surgery, the injuries you suffered, and whether those injuries required medical treatment, corrective procedures, or additional surgery.

You may be able to file an internal bra lawsuit if you:

• Underwent breast reconstruction, augmentation, or lift surgery involving a mesh implant
• Experienced complications like infections, implant failure, or chronic pain as a result

Laws called statutes of limitations determine how long you have to take legal action for breast mesh implant complications. It’s important to contact an attorney as soon as possible, so you don’t miss your chance to seek justice.

How to File an Internal Bra Mesh Lawsuit

At Sokolove Law, our attorneys strive to make filing an internal bra breast mesh lawsuit as easy and stress-free as possible. We’ll handle all of the legal legwork for you, so you can focus on your health.

Our internal bra mesh lawyers can:

• Determine your eligibility to take legal action during a free case review
• Gather evidence like medical records and information about the mesh product or manufacturer testing to build a strong case on your behalf
• File your internal bra breast mesh lawsuit before any legal deadlines
• Negotiate a breast mesh settlement with the defendant(s)

If a settlement is unable to be reached, we’re prepared to present your case in court and seek compensation from a trial verdict.

Let Our Breast Mesh Lawsuit Lawyers Fight for You

Medical device companies have a duty to design and sell products that are safe for patients. However, surgical mesh manufacturers may have put their profits ahead of patient safety.

At Sokolove Law, we believe women shouldn’t be left dealing with the physical, emotional, and financial harm of an internal bra mesh injury on their own.

Our breast mesh lawsuit lawyers have:

• More than 45 years of experience holding negligence companies accountable
• Offices and attorneys nationwide, allowing us to help women in all 50 states
• No upfront costs or hourly fees
• Over $1.6 Billion secured in past results from dangerous medical device and drug cases

There’s only a limited amount of time to take legal action due to the statute of limitations, so it’s important to get started with your internal bra mesh claim as soon as possible.

Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form to get started with a free, no-obligation case review.

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