Rippling refers to wrinkles or folds in the implant that can be seen or felt through the skin, usually at the edges or cleavage.
Who is more prone
- People with thin breast tissue and little natural cover.
- Saline and less cohesive implants, and over- or under-filled implants.
- Subglandular placement, which offers less soft-tissue cover.
Reducing it
Strategies include choosing cohesive silicone gel, sub-muscular or dual-plane placement for more cover, an appropriately sized implant, and adding fat transfer over thin areas. Some rippling, particularly when leaning forward, can be normal and not require treatment. Persistent, visible rippling can be improved with revision strategies.