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John Philip Di Saia, MD answers: Breast implants - is rippling normal?

I have a consultation in a couple of weeks for Saline breast implants but I recently read an article which said that most women with implants will develop some type of rippling. Is this true? Will this happen right away? I would rather not have implants at all if there is a good chance of rippling. I am a size B now and will be going to a full B/small C. I would rather do Silicone for the feel, but am scared to. Thank you.


John P. Di Saia, MD
12 months ago

Hello,

Having used saline breast implants for many years, I can say this depends upon a few things:

(1) Haw much tissue you have to cover the implants - the more the better as more tissue hides the implants better.

(2) How large an implant model you choose - the larger the implant the more likely the rippling.

Rippling is just one of the signs of implants seen when the soft tissue coverage is on the small side. I have had very few problems with rippling using saline-filled implants when the patients have gone moderate on the sizing.

Best Regards,

John Di Saia MD

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