I have silicone implants (under the muscle) and as I dont have much breast tissue and have gone to 565ccs I am experiencing more rippling and what seems to be an air bubble on the top of my left breast.
I am not worried about the rippling as ive had other implants before, this is my second time. What is concerning me is the air bubble. I can push it in and out and it feels crinkley and crispy.
Is this normal? Will it go away? I had the second surgery (to increase size) 4 weeks ago.
Answer: Air bubble This Is perfectly normal and will disappear in the next few weeks. It is from air and fluid (irrigation, local anesthetic, serum, etc) in the pocket which will be naturally absorbed over time.
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Answer: Air bubble This Is perfectly normal and will disappear in the next few weeks. It is from air and fluid (irrigation, local anesthetic, serum, etc) in the pocket which will be naturally absorbed over time.
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September 17, 2016
Answer: Caused by thin tissue? It would be extremely unusual to have free air within the breast pocket four weeks after surgery.For this reason, what you’re feeling is probably related to a bulge in your implant.This is noticeable because of the thinness of your overlying soft tissue.This also explains the rippling that you’re experiencing, as well.Breast augmentation has extremely high satisfaction rates, but occasionally rippling can occur following this procedure.This can occur with either saline or silicone breast implants.Several factors have been associated with rippling following breast augmentation.These include saline implants, large implants, thin soft tissue, and placement of the implants on top of the muscle.The potential for rippling can be decreased in several ways.It’s important in high risk patients to avoid using implants that are large relative to the patient’s native breast tissue.Firmer implants, such as silicone and cohesive gel implants, can also decrease the potential for this problem.Submuscular placement decreases rippling by increasing the soft tissue coverage over the implants.Surgeons should avoid over-dissection of the pocket and avoid implants that are wider than the patient’s breast tissue.Finally, overfilling the implant when using saline may help to minimize rippling.Despite these maneuvers, rippling occasionally may still occur.It’s important to realize that in the vast majority of patients, rippling isn’t a problem and even when it does occur, most patients are still very happy.If you’re concerned about rippling following breast augmentation, consultation with your plastic surgeon is appropriate.Depending upon the specifics of your previous procedure, your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that’s appropriate for you.
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September 17, 2016
Answer: Caused by thin tissue? It would be extremely unusual to have free air within the breast pocket four weeks after surgery.For this reason, what you’re feeling is probably related to a bulge in your implant.This is noticeable because of the thinness of your overlying soft tissue.This also explains the rippling that you’re experiencing, as well.Breast augmentation has extremely high satisfaction rates, but occasionally rippling can occur following this procedure.This can occur with either saline or silicone breast implants.Several factors have been associated with rippling following breast augmentation.These include saline implants, large implants, thin soft tissue, and placement of the implants on top of the muscle.The potential for rippling can be decreased in several ways.It’s important in high risk patients to avoid using implants that are large relative to the patient’s native breast tissue.Firmer implants, such as silicone and cohesive gel implants, can also decrease the potential for this problem.Submuscular placement decreases rippling by increasing the soft tissue coverage over the implants.Surgeons should avoid over-dissection of the pocket and avoid implants that are wider than the patient’s breast tissue.Finally, overfilling the implant when using saline may help to minimize rippling.Despite these maneuvers, rippling occasionally may still occur.It’s important to realize that in the vast majority of patients, rippling isn’t a problem and even when it does occur, most patients are still very happy.If you’re concerned about rippling following breast augmentation, consultation with your plastic surgeon is appropriate.Depending upon the specifics of your previous procedure, your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that’s appropriate for you.
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December 18, 2016
Answer: Air Bubbles in Implants?
Thank you for the question.
Although you may be feeling the implant close to the surface you are not feeling air within the silicone gel implant. It is likely that you're feeling a “knuckle” of the implant through an area of the breast tissue where there is least coverage.
Consultation with your plastic surgeon may be helpful to give you peace of mind and to discuss treatment options.
I hope this helps.
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December 18, 2016
Answer: Air Bubbles in Implants?
Thank you for the question.
Although you may be feeling the implant close to the surface you are not feeling air within the silicone gel implant. It is likely that you're feeling a “knuckle” of the implant through an area of the breast tissue where there is least coverage.
Consultation with your plastic surgeon may be helpful to give you peace of mind and to discuss treatment options.
I hope this helps.
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December 18, 2016
Answer: Do Silicone implants cause rippling?
Most plastic surgeons and breast manufactures say that while saline implants can form ripples, silicone implants do not form ripples. In my clinical experience, as it has also been this young ladies experience, silicone implants can also ripple and it can show if you are very thin or that the implant has not been placed under the muscle.
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December 18, 2016
Answer: Do Silicone implants cause rippling?
Most plastic surgeons and breast manufactures say that while saline implants can form ripples, silicone implants do not form ripples. In my clinical experience, as it has also been this young ladies experience, silicone implants can also ripple and it can show if you are very thin or that the implant has not been placed under the muscle.
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April 8, 2011
Answer: Air bubbles after surgery
It is normal for air bubbles to be trapped in tissues after surgery, however they tend to get absorbed over time and at 4 weeks you should not have air bubbles.
If it does happen to be an air bubble it is not within the implant so you do not need to worry about you implant. It is also possible you're feeling the implant itself. Sometimes the rippling and folds can be very deceptive and even to an experienced plastic surgeons it may be difficult to determine if a finding is the implant or something else.
Your best course of action is to watch if this goes away and to see your plastic surgeon.
Sincerley,
Martin Jugenburg, MD
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April 8, 2011
Answer: Air bubbles after surgery
It is normal for air bubbles to be trapped in tissues after surgery, however they tend to get absorbed over time and at 4 weeks you should not have air bubbles.
If it does happen to be an air bubble it is not within the implant so you do not need to worry about you implant. It is also possible you're feeling the implant itself. Sometimes the rippling and folds can be very deceptive and even to an experienced plastic surgeons it may be difficult to determine if a finding is the implant or something else.
Your best course of action is to watch if this goes away and to see your plastic surgeon.
Sincerley,
Martin Jugenburg, MD
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