Does implant rippling after reconstruction always require surgical revision or can it improve on its own?

December 9, 2013
Asked By:sarahjane7374 in Boston, MA

I had a nipple/skin sparing prophylactic bilateral mastectomy with tissue expander placement in June of this year. In October I exchanged for anatomical silicone implants (Mentor MemoryShape). I am having some rippling which seems to be getting worse. Its somewhat visible on the right when I stand upright, but really apparent on both sides when I bend over. Will this require surgical revision? If so, what kind? I am 5'3, approx. 115 lbs. Thank you :)

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