I had 450cc saline 3 years ago (375 overfilled to 450) and at that time I was 105 pounds and 5f2. I went through a pregnancy last year and since a gave birth, i lost 10 pounds. Now, I can see rippling in my implant and it doesn't look good at all. Is the weight loss the reason? Is the solution to have another surgery? Thank you.
June 7, 2014
Answer: Weight loss and rippling around implant Thank you for your question. The weight loss itself does not cause the rippling around the implant. All implants will have some scar tissue that forms around it. This process is called capsular contracture. Saline implants are especially prone to developing the rippling along the edge because of the implant itself and the capsular contracture process. There are solutions for this problem. Changing to a silicone implant, moving the implant under the muscle if it is above, using fat grafting to camouflage the implant, etc. I would not suggest gaining weight to try to "hide" the implant, this is obviously not a healthy solution. Seek the advice of your local plastic surgeon, they can help guide you to an appropriate solution.
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June 7, 2014
Answer: Weight loss and rippling around implant Thank you for your question. The weight loss itself does not cause the rippling around the implant. All implants will have some scar tissue that forms around it. This process is called capsular contracture. Saline implants are especially prone to developing the rippling along the edge because of the implant itself and the capsular contracture process. There are solutions for this problem. Changing to a silicone implant, moving the implant under the muscle if it is above, using fat grafting to camouflage the implant, etc. I would not suggest gaining weight to try to "hide" the implant, this is obviously not a healthy solution. Seek the advice of your local plastic surgeon, they can help guide you to an appropriate solution.
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June 5, 2014
Answer: Weight loss and breat rippling Certainly in a smaller framed patient, even a small change in weight loss can cause the edges of the implant to be more visible ( rippling). To help mask this, you can either gain weight, change to a more form stable implant, or try fat grafting to the area ( questionable utility). I hope this helps.
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June 5, 2014
Answer: Weight loss and breat rippling Certainly in a smaller framed patient, even a small change in weight loss can cause the edges of the implant to be more visible ( rippling). To help mask this, you can either gain weight, change to a more form stable implant, or try fat grafting to the area ( questionable utility). I hope this helps.
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