Rippling on 13 year old breast implants - is it due to the implants being old or is it something worse? (photos)

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These are my second lot of Implants now 13 years old . I’ve been getting a line rippling on my left breast . Is this because they are getting old and need changing or could it be cancer ?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

As you get older your skin gets thinner and the implants are stretching out the skin envelope from the load of the implants. You may be better off with explant and lift. The technique I recommend explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Usually, rippling is from your tissue being stretched and thinned from the weight of the implant and the implant is becoming more noticeable. However, do have a mammogram if you have not had one done in the past 1-2 years.

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