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Will I Have to Pay Again Due to Bad Rippling? I Have a 3-Year Guarantee

asked 1 year ago by kelkel18 in sheffield uk
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 431 times
Tags: silicone implant, 700-749cc, fees, over muscle, revision, rippling

will i have to pay for revision due to bad rippling as i have guarantee for three years an my implants are one year old i have 700cc silicone over the muscle this is my second operation in just over a year had a re-org as had a baby had both set's over the first implants where 460cc silicone gel now i have 700cc silicone gel but have severe rippling should i pay or should my surgeon do them again under the muscle for free???? many thanks kelly

5 answers to Will I Have to Pay Again Due to Bad Rippling? I Have a 3-Year Guarantee

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Breast implant guarantee against rippling.

I am not aware about anyone offering a guarantee against rippling. I cannot imagine offering that . Yes, this is a larger than average breast implant. There are numerous increased risks associated with this, and I am sure I will not even touch on half of them, but consider the following. The size of the implant has been associated with: 1.Increased risk of loss of nipple sensation 2.Increased risk for long term breast ptosis (sagging) 3.Increased risk for chest wall... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Rippling implants

Rippling is entirely caused by inadequate soft tissue coverage It is not the doctor's fault.  To correct ripping you may need to go under the muscle and you may need alloderm.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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WHO Should Pay for my Ripply Breasts?

Regarding: "Will I Have to Pay Again Due to Bad Rippling? I Have a 3-Year Guarantee will i have to pay for revision due to bad rippling as i have guarantee for three years an my implants are one year old i have 700cc silicone over the muscle this is my second operation in just over a year had a re-org as had a baby had both set's over the first implants where 460cc silicone gel now i have 700cc silicone gel but have severe rippling should i pay or should my surgeon do them... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Rippling and cost

Revision augmentations may or may not be covered depending upon the reason, the surgeon's office policy, and the timing. 700cc silicone implants are enormous implants regardless of placement. It is difficult to make a judgment without an examination, however if your breast tissue has thinned and there is minimal coverage of the implant, then it would not be surprising that you are able to see ripples from the implants under the skin. Whether or not this correction will be covered... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

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Breast implant revision costs

There are no set answers for the costs of a breast augmentation revision.  Generally though, if the doctor feels the result is below their expectations, they will often cover much or all of the cost.  However, if the problem is something about YOUR body, like a capsular contracture or wrinkling and rippling above the muscle, it is reasonable that charges should apply as this is no fault of the doctor.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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