Rippling breast implant after 7 years

Rippling can occur without any abnormal changes. If you have lost any weight then your breast tissue is thinner and the implant is more visible. An alternative to consider would be fat transfers to the breasts to cover up the rippling or change out the implants.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Dear Livingonthelej,

I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for posting your question here!My answer will be based on the limited information provided , for a more detailed and personalized plan I would recommend consulting with your plastic surgeon in person.With time tissue can loose some of it's elasticity coupled by the weight of the implant itself and the implant itself and be molded a little differently by the surrounding tissue so rippling can occur.That being said there are MRI screening guidelines that are in place to check on your silicone implant's integrity, most manufacturers recommend getting an MRI 5-6 years after placement and then every 2-3 years thereafter.I hope this helps! Best of luck!

Rippling and wrinkling can occur with breast implants at any time. You may want to consider adding bioabsorbable mesh to give more support to the breast and disguise the rippling. Visit with your surgeon for an evaluation to discuss your options. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.

The ripple is from thinning of your breast tissue from the weight of the implant. although you did not post photos, it is possible that your implants are too large and heavy for your frame and tissue. Mesh could be done to help give more support, and/or you could go down in size and the pocket repaired.