I have silicone cohesive gel implants, they were placed submuscular and I have rippling in just the right breast. My breast tissue is very thin overall but Left is perfectly ok. There was muscle contraction on the right at first but It seems that the rippling is increasing but I am also a figure competitor so my body fat is lower now than before. Implants are 8 years old. Could there be damage to the implant? Rippling is felt extensively but only slightly visible in certain positions.
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November 15, 2015
Answer: Is my silicone subpectoral implant rippling on one side only be due to damage of the implant?
Hello,
Thank you for your enquiry. On the photos, your breast fold looks in a good position. Implants require a new breast fold because the diameter is larger than your natural breast. Breast fold surgery can also done on it's own without an implant but I don't think this is necessary in your case.
From the photos, it does appear that your implants are very high. However, you cannot tell much from a single photo in time. It needs to be compared with your pre-op photos and should be in the context of what procedure your surgeon performed. Continue to follow up with your surgeon to ensure ...