I recently had a an implant revision from a saline HP to silicone mod profile implant. Both were under the muscle. At the 2 week mark I started seeing and feeling major rippling on both sides. I think the implant is too wide. Would a HP implant reduce the rippling?
Answer: Would a HP implant reduce rippling? I am sorry to hear about the concerns you have. At this point, 2 weeks out of surgery, I would suggest that you continue to exercise patience. Best to evaluate the longer-term outcome of the procedure performed approximately 6 months to one year. Hopefully, with the development of a thicker breast implant capsule, less rippling/palpability of the breast implant will be present. Ultimately, the use of acellular dermal matrix may be helpful in providing more coverage of the breast implant. Best wishes.
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Answer: Would a HP implant reduce rippling? I am sorry to hear about the concerns you have. At this point, 2 weeks out of surgery, I would suggest that you continue to exercise patience. Best to evaluate the longer-term outcome of the procedure performed approximately 6 months to one year. Hopefully, with the development of a thicker breast implant capsule, less rippling/palpability of the breast implant will be present. Ultimately, the use of acellular dermal matrix may be helpful in providing more coverage of the breast implant. Best wishes.
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Answer: High profile will not eliminate rippling No, a high profile implant will not reduce rippling. Your implants are large and partially under the muscle, however, the majority of the implant is now below the muscle and palpable. I recommend a new technique called Implant Exchange with Mini Ultimate Breast LiftTM. Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Aligning the areola, breast tissue and implant over the bony prominence of the chest wall maximizes anterior projection with a minimal size implant. Small round textured silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision. Implant profile is irrelevant in the retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it. This technique avoids the ugly vertical scars of the traditional technique, maintains nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: High profile will not eliminate rippling No, a high profile implant will not reduce rippling. Your implants are large and partially under the muscle, however, the majority of the implant is now below the muscle and palpable. I recommend a new technique called Implant Exchange with Mini Ultimate Breast LiftTM. Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Aligning the areola, breast tissue and implant over the bony prominence of the chest wall maximizes anterior projection with a minimal size implant. Small round textured silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision. Implant profile is irrelevant in the retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it. This technique avoids the ugly vertical scars of the traditional technique, maintains nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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February 20, 2014
Answer: High profile implants often more likely to ripple Traction ripples, which are the ones on the upper half of the breast, are often worse with high profile so that is not necessarily the solution. Adequate support and coverage are necessary, regardless of implant type. The muscle does not cover the sides and bottom part of the breast so if it is an ongoing issue then an internal bra with something like SERI or Strattice might be considered.
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February 20, 2014
Answer: High profile implants often more likely to ripple Traction ripples, which are the ones on the upper half of the breast, are often worse with high profile so that is not necessarily the solution. Adequate support and coverage are necessary, regardless of implant type. The muscle does not cover the sides and bottom part of the breast so if it is an ongoing issue then an internal bra with something like SERI or Strattice might be considered.
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February 21, 2014
Answer: Implant rippling Implant rippling in much more if an issue with saline than silicone implants, so it might be something else. In any case it us rather early to consider further surgery. Wait a while and if it persists, bring it to your surgeon's attention.
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February 21, 2014
Answer: Implant rippling Implant rippling in much more if an issue with saline than silicone implants, so it might be something else. In any case it us rather early to consider further surgery. Wait a while and if it persists, bring it to your surgeon's attention.
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February 19, 2014
Answer: Ways to reduce rippling It is unusual for patients to appreciate more rippling with a silicone implant than with a saline implant. It is usually the other way around. But I suppose it is possible. I doubt that there would be much improvement with changing the silicone moderate profile implant back to a high profile. You would probably have better luck with either tightening the implant pocket or adding fat grafting to the areas of skin where the rippling is occurring. This might be a difficult issue to correct and an exam would be invaluable to help determine exactly what your options might be.
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February 19, 2014
Answer: Ways to reduce rippling It is unusual for patients to appreciate more rippling with a silicone implant than with a saline implant. It is usually the other way around. But I suppose it is possible. I doubt that there would be much improvement with changing the silicone moderate profile implant back to a high profile. You would probably have better luck with either tightening the implant pocket or adding fat grafting to the areas of skin where the rippling is occurring. This might be a difficult issue to correct and an exam would be invaluable to help determine exactly what your options might be.
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