Rippling after breast augmentation

John Philip Connors III, 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 Philip Connors III, MD
2 months ago
By John Philip Connors III, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

All breast implants possess the inherent potential to "ripple". Rippling can be minimized by added extra volume/fluid to saline implants; saline implants filled to actual volume (300 cc implant filled to 300ccs) have a higher incidence of rippling. Theoretically, the more rippling the higher the risk of implant rupture due to the phenomenon of fold flaw...similar to the repeated bending of a paper-clip,,,,it breaks!)

Silicone implants ripple less.

The less tissue coverage or breast tissue volume you have, the easier to see and feel rippling.

I hope this helps.

Dr. C

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