I am 5 foot 3 and 92 lbs. I currently have moderate plus smooth round gel implants but am now considering switching to high profile. Since I was flat prior to my Breast augmentation without breast tissues, I am concerned that High Profile implants will overstretch or thin out my breasts and cause damage to the chest wall in the long run. What do you think? I have heard different views in terms of rippling and am now very confused. Which Silicone implant profile ripples less? I hope to hear agreeing opinions at leas.
June 28, 2009
Answer: Breast Implant and Rippling Dear Imnyc
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June 28, 2009
Answer: Breast Implant and Rippling Dear Imnyc
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June 27, 2009
Answer: Silicone implants and rippling Unfortunately, rippling is something that all implants my do regardless of what kind you get. If the skin is stretched out too much with either HP implants or very large ones then yes, you may feel the rippling more. Nonetheless, as your swelling goes away and the implants settle you may feel rippling. This is true even if you get the implants underneath the muscle. When rippling does happen it's usually painless. However, if the rippling is caused by severe scar tissue, you may need the scar tissue removed. Good luck!
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June 27, 2009
Answer: Silicone implants and rippling Unfortunately, rippling is something that all implants my do regardless of what kind you get. If the skin is stretched out too much with either HP implants or very large ones then yes, you may feel the rippling more. Nonetheless, as your swelling goes away and the implants settle you may feel rippling. This is true even if you get the implants underneath the muscle. When rippling does happen it's usually painless. However, if the rippling is caused by severe scar tissue, you may need the scar tissue removed. Good luck!
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June 26, 2009
Answer: Visible rippling is caused by inadequate tissue coverage. As you describe that you were "flat" prior to augmentation and you are 92lbs tells me that you do not have a lot of fat and only minimal breast tissue at best. Rippling is seen most commonly with saline implants, but it can be seen with gel implants as well. Rippling is a result of thin or inadequate tissue coverage and also a traction pull phenomenon that the weight of the implants can cause especially in someone with a thin skin envelope. Going to a larger implant will solve this for you in the short run, but you will end up with rippling. A possible solution would be to place a sheet of Alloderm inside the capsule to thicken up the tissue coverage over the implants and mask the rippling. You might want to discuss this option with your surgeon. Best of luck.
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June 26, 2009
Answer: Visible rippling is caused by inadequate tissue coverage. As you describe that you were "flat" prior to augmentation and you are 92lbs tells me that you do not have a lot of fat and only minimal breast tissue at best. Rippling is seen most commonly with saline implants, but it can be seen with gel implants as well. Rippling is a result of thin or inadequate tissue coverage and also a traction pull phenomenon that the weight of the implants can cause especially in someone with a thin skin envelope. Going to a larger implant will solve this for you in the short run, but you will end up with rippling. A possible solution would be to place a sheet of Alloderm inside the capsule to thicken up the tissue coverage over the implants and mask the rippling. You might want to discuss this option with your surgeon. Best of luck.
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