Saline implants will have some rippling

John Diaz, 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 Diaz, MD
3 months ago

Both saline and silicone implants can cause rippling. However, you are more likely to have rippling with saline implants than with silicone implants.

Most of the time, the rippling is minimal and does not bother the person. Most patients with saline implants are very happy.

However, if you do get saline implants, you must be aware that there is a high risk of developing rippling which is noticeable.

Silicone implants are safe. There is no evidence showing silicone implants cause any kind of health problem. Furthermore, the newer designs of the silicone implants are better.

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