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Wider = less rippling?

Is it true that if I have very little own tissue/fat in my breast a wider implant can reduce the risk of rippling? My width is 11.5cm and my surgeron (who's had other not satisfied patients due to too narrow implants) suggested 9.9 or 10cm width. I think it looked waaay to narrow when I tried them on. Goverment paid surgery I can't swich surgeron and am worried. I wanted 11.1 or 11.3cm he said they would be too wide? I don't want them to be wide apart

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Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
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Answered on Jul 26, 2023
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The capsular risk is low and the cancer risk is very low. I prefer the smooth round implants for a better feel, longer life span, and fewer risks. I have used many textured implants in the past and now only use smooth. For 15 years in the US, 1992 to 2007, we only had saline implants for most...

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Smooth implants are softer than textured and do move more like natural breasts. Plus, smooth implants have a longer lifespan and fewer risks. I no longer use textured implants.

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The volume of 475 cc's is the same volume regardless of the brand of implant. However, if you compare yourself to other women, you need to compare with the same height, same body build, and the same amount of breast tissue. Otherwise, you will look different. Your statement of "same size except...

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