Rippling on the left implant - what are my Breast Implant Revision options? (photos)

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I am hoping to get advice on what to do about my rippling implant. My augmentation is 8 years old. What are my options for correction.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear AlisaKotova,
breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective surgery.Many patients come in to correct poor outcomes from their initial surgeries. The most common problems are due to implant malposition, bottoming out of the implant, poor scarring, and incorrect implant size.While the type of revision required will depend on the result of the previous surgery and the desired result of the patient, some revisions involve extensive pocket repair that may or may not need specialized external bras.If you are considering breast surgery revision, you should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Also, you have to make sure that your surgeon understands your breast augmentation goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You may need to go somewhat smaller and add dermal graft like Alloderm to give better coverage and support.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Thanks for posting great photos but only in person or detailed virtual consults will allow a determination of best options. Easiest option is liposuction with sub cutaneous micro fat grafting to hide the rippling. Care must be taken not the rupture the implants. Fee $10,000. Other option is removal or replace implants with open capsulotomy, w or w/o ACD matrix as a lining, very expensive in the $15,000-$25,000 ranges.

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