Today I saw a very interesting patient who had a breast augmentation five years ago. From examination the implants were lying in a very high position under the muscle. I could tell the implants were under the muscle by asking the patient to place her hands on her hips and press inwards. This [...]
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Rippling following breast enlargement – what is the cause?
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010People develop rippling in the upper part of the breast because there is insufficient soft tissue padding over the implant. This allows the outline of the implant to show through the skin. Rippling can be avoided by adding an extra layer of muscle between the implant and the breast, and it is performed when the [...]