Implant revision for bottoming out now have rippling and deformities. Is my only option removal?

Dear AZ03,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery. In case it persists, fat transfer might be an option.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I am sorry to hear about your concerns after breast augmentation surgery.  I have found that severe breast implant rippling (present in your case) is best treated with revisionary breast surgery.  Breast implant removal surgery is not the only option.Maneuvers such as conversion to sub muscular positioning (if the current breast implants are in the sub glandular position currently), adjustment of the overlying breast implant capsules (capsulotrraphy),  use of acellular dermal matrix for additional breast implant coverage, and the use of the most highly cohesive silicone gel breast implants possible may all be helpful maneuvers.


 Best to seek consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience helping patients with complex revisionary breast surgery.   Expertise and experience matters.


 Best wishes.