Can Rippling of a Silcone Implant Correct Itself Without Surgery?

asked 1 year ago by Christina910 in Tampa Bay
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 396 times
Tags: 350-399cc, revision, rippling

I'm 3 months post op after a breast lift revision (Capsulectomy) that affected my right breast. I have subglandular placement of smooth round silicone implants 375cc L, 397cc R. I am happy with the revision but may have been a little overzealous with aggressive messages right after the surgery. Now I have rippling on the interior (cleavage area) of the right breast, and I can also feel the side of the implant over my skin. Can this rippling correct itself or does it warrant further surgery?

7 answers to Can Rippling of a Silcone Implant Correct Itself Without Surgery?

Rippling of Breast Implants?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to give you good advice without direct examination. Generally speaking, palpability and rippling of breast implants may be related to several factors. These include the amount of soft tissue and breast tissue coverage over the breast implants, the position of the breast implants (submuscular versus sub glandular), the type of implants (saline versus silicone), and the degree of overfilling of saline filled implants. Generally, weight loss will... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Silicone ripples in breast augmentation

I would be less concerned with the palpability of an implant rather than the visibility of the wrinkles or ripples. Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. From your description, it is difficult to make any recommendations. Massage generally helps rather than makes it worse.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast revision for rippling

The only way you can mask the ripples above the muscle is to gain weight and cover the implants with thicker tissue. Otherwise you need to go under the muscle or use Strattice to cover the implants.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Reason for Breast Implant Rippling

Regarding: "Can Rippling of a Silcone Implant Correct Itself Without Surgery? I'm 3 months post op after a breast lift revision (Capsulectomy) that affected my right breast. I have subglandular placement of smooth round silicone implants 375cc L, 397cc R. I am happy with the revision but may have been a little overzealous with aggressive messages right after the surgery. Now I have rippling on the interior (cleavage area) of the right breast, and I can also feel the side of... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Rippling after revision breast augmentation will not go away.

Hi. 1) If this bothers you, I am afraid you need more surgery. 2) Need to go under the muscle. 3) Higher profile implants do not ripple. If you have moderate profile, go to moderate plus. 4) Alloderm can help. see video

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rippling and correction

Rippling will not correct itself. It is often due to the thin soft tissue coverage over the implants. Sometimes with weight gain this gets better.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rippling will not correct itself

The rippling is common for all kind of implants but more in saline implants. The reason for the palpable implant is due to the thinning of the breast tissue which will get worse as time passes. I use fat grafting to cover the implant and provide more coverage for the implants. Bigger implants are the worst solution.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

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