Breast implants - is rippling normal?

All saline implants have ripples in their envelopes based on the geometry of the implant, the physiology of a fluid- filled "sack" (which is really what a saline breast implant is), and gravity affecting the position of the implant on the chest wall...it's really just a matter of whether one can "see" or... more

If you are getting saline implants, you should be prepared to accept some rippling. Rippling, when it happens, is usually only palpable but not visible. Many women are happy with saline implants inspite of some rippling. It can be visible, and this is distressing, specially in the cleavage area. There are two... more

Though it doesn't bother most of them enough to switch to gel, most saline patients will have palpable wrinkles and ripples along the outer side of their implants especially if they lean forward. This is true even under the muscle and more so if they are thin and have minimal breast tissue. Modest... more

Most patients with very minimal breast tissue will notice ripples with a saline implant. We always recommend silicone implants for women with very small breasts or thin skin on the breast. Even if the implant is behind the muscle, ripples can develop. Make sure that your physician overfills the saline... more

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... more

Rippling of saline implants may be noticeable, particularly in small breasted women with little body fat. When breast implants are placed below the pectoralis major muscle, only about half of the implant surface is actually beneath the muscle -- the medial/upper half -- while the lateral/inferior half is... more

Saline implants will have some rippling. The questions is whether or not you can feel them or see them through your skin. The more tissue coverage you have the better it is. If you go behind the muscle with the implant, the better it is. If you don't go too big for you body so that your tissues don't stretch... more

It is possible to get rippling with any breast implant. It is certainly more commonly seen with saline implants and with implants that are not placed beneath the chest muscle. I place about 98% of my implants under the muscle and the majority of my patients choose saline implants. I very rarely see rippling... more

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... more

Unfortunately, one of the biggest complaints about saline implants is the rippling. Most patients find that it is only palpable but some have visible rippling. The thinner you are and the larger you go the more likely this is to become a problem. I do not reccommend putting saline over the muscle and in my... more