Is it normal for a silicone implant to feel rippled when I am sitting down or laying down with no bra? I am 5'6 120. Have had three kids... Active. You can't see it necessarily but I feel noticeable ripples and almost a fold on the left one.
December 22, 2016
Answer: Rippling does happen Rippling of the implant is common. If you were to take a silicone implant and put it on a table, you can see the dimples and folds from the silicone settling on the table. Some companies make implants that are highly cohesive and form stable which are more of a gummy bear consistency. Those tend to not ripple as much but may feel more firm. One reason you may feel the rippling is because you have a BMI of 19.4. Thinner patients especially those below BMI 19 are at much higher risk of rippling which you can actually see. If you can only feel the ripples, but your breasts look acceptable to you, then there is nothing to worry about. If you are still concerned and do not like the feeling, discuss with your plastic surgeon about options to exchange the implant or add tissue layer on top of the implants such as through fat grafting or biologic mesh. Regardless these surgeries are not insignificant and your surgeon may wish to wait for at least a few more months before considering any additional surgeries.
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December 22, 2016
Answer: Rippling does happen Rippling of the implant is common. If you were to take a silicone implant and put it on a table, you can see the dimples and folds from the silicone settling on the table. Some companies make implants that are highly cohesive and form stable which are more of a gummy bear consistency. Those tend to not ripple as much but may feel more firm. One reason you may feel the rippling is because you have a BMI of 19.4. Thinner patients especially those below BMI 19 are at much higher risk of rippling which you can actually see. If you can only feel the ripples, but your breasts look acceptable to you, then there is nothing to worry about. If you are still concerned and do not like the feeling, discuss with your plastic surgeon about options to exchange the implant or add tissue layer on top of the implants such as through fat grafting or biologic mesh. Regardless these surgeries are not insignificant and your surgeon may wish to wait for at least a few more months before considering any additional surgeries.
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February 10, 2016
Answer: It can happen In thin patients rippling of even silicone implants can become obvious. There are many recommended treatments. However they do not always work. It is best to accept this reality and go on.
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February 10, 2016
Answer: It can happen In thin patients rippling of even silicone implants can become obvious. There are many recommended treatments. However they do not always work. It is best to accept this reality and go on.
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