Visible Rippling Just 3 Days Post-op, Possibility of Getting Better? (photo)

Unfortunately, once someone has a ripplin issue with the breast/implant, it does not get better on its own.  Rippling is simply the result of the tissues being too thin to fully mask the device itself.  Because of this, you see the folds of the implant through the tissues.  This is the reason that it is nice to place the implants submuscular when possible.  Adding a little bit of extra tissue between the outside world and the implant helps.  It is not perfect, but it can improve palpability and rippling issues.  I hope this helps.

Thank you for the question and pictures.

No unfortunately, I do not expect the rippling to improve with time. The rippling is related to the fact that you did not have much “coverage” in the superior and medial aspects of the breasts. 

Some general  thoughts regarding rippling may be helpful...Palpability  and rippling of breast implants may be related to several factors. These include the amount of soft tissue and breast tissue coverage over the breast implants, the position of the breast implants (submuscular versus sub glandular), the type of implants (saline versus silicone), and the degree of overfilling of saline filled implants. Generally, weight loss will extension weight any rippling/palpability  of the implants.  Deflation of the implants will also increase the rippling/palpability of the implant.

Correction of the rippling may involve further surgery including implant pocket exchange if possible ( sub glandular to submuscular), implant exchange if possible (saline to silicone), and/or the use of allograft to provide an additional layer of tissue between the implant and the patient's skin. Patient weight gain (if possible) may also be helpful.
 

Please make sure you are working with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon since revision surgery may become necessary.

I hope this helps.