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foochick_uk · 08-16-2008, 08:30 AM

I am getting a bit annoyed recently.... over the last few weeks I have noticed more and more that I can feel the edge of my implants in the cleavage area and can even see them when I wear a push-up bra. Now last night I was lying on my side wearing a balcony bra and noticed that the boob touching the bed was rippled all over the top side of it (the cleavage area again).
When I pushed the implant up so it was stretching the skin the ripples dissapeared but when the implant was allowed to hang down towards the bed I had 3 or 4 dents in it

My partner said he would only notice it cos I keep pointing out all these problems but I wanted perfection and really don';t like how much I can see and feel them in the middle.

I am hoping someone else shares my pain or can offer advice.... I saw some women have re-dos cos of rippling and I hope that isn;t the case for me
F x

Sheila · 08-16-2008, 02:45 PM

I feel ya girl. i'm starting to get a bit of ripping too in my cleavage area. I get it when i'm wearing a push up bra or if i push my boobs up and together. I'm really annoyed by it and my bf tells me that they're fine and he doesn't even notice it.
but i'm pouting about it because for the price i paid I wanted them to be perfect!

MASONS GIRL · 08-16-2008, 03:21 PM

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear that you're feeling sad. DId your PS say what the chances were of you rippling before your BA? I also noticed that you have silicones. Wasn't this suppose to be less of a risk if you have silicones? I sincerely hope things get better...<hugs>

kittie · 08-16-2008, 03:41 PM

If i read my info correctly, and someone correct me if i am wrong, textured silicone has more chance of rippling than smooth, i believe smooth silicone has very little chance of rippling, it can still happen, but it happens more with textured silicone I believe.

I am sorry that that is happening. I want perfection too, but my PS said he couldn't promise me that, he said bigger and better, but not perfect, but for the price, i want them to be! I hear you!

foochick_uk · 08-16-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MASONS GIRL

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear that you're feeling sad. DId your PS say what the chances were of you rippling before your BA? I also noticed that you have silicones. Wasn't this suppose to be less of a risk if you have silicones? I sincerely hope things get better...<hugs>

He said that there was more chance of rippling and feeling edges because I had no breast tissue to start with so it was literally just skin over the implant. I did not now that textyred have more chance of rippling..... that is majorly crap.... maybe once I rich lol i'll get em changed to smooth x

mayaonearth · 08-16-2008, 04:27 PM

This site provides not only a forum but a huge amount of factual and statistical data.
Look under breast implant surger, and FAQ. It shows pictures of rippling, and who is most at risk. According to this site, textured implants have a higher rate of "traction rippling". Silicone has a lower occurence than saline. Even overfilled saline implants can ripple. Most rippling occurs when the body is in an awkward position, such as bending over etc. It is a risk with ba surgery. I am sorry this is happening for you. I know for some ladies it does disappear as the implants settle, so hopefully thats the case with your issue. Hope things get better. I have very, very slight rippling when I lean forward on one side. It is not visable in a bra, or just straight on, so it doesnt bother me. I knew when I had BOTH of my ba's that this was a risk..
Wishing the best for you~~

foochick_uk · 08-16-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kittie

If i read my info correctly, and someone correct me if i am wrong, textured silicone has more chance of rippling than smooth, i believe smooth silicone has very little chance of rippling, it can still happen, but it happens more with textured silicone I believe.

I am sorry that that is happening. I want perfection too, but my PS said he couldn't promise me that, he said bigger and better, but not perfect, but for the price, i want them to be! I hear you!

I didn't know that

but my PS did say it was more likely with me as I have overs and have no breast tissue covering the implant.
I guess I should stop criticising and enjoy them.... just gets me down

foochick_uk · 08-16-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mayaonearth

This site provides not only a forum but a huge amount of factual and statistical data.
Look under breast implant surger, and FAQ. It shows pictures of rippling, and who is most at risk. According to this site, textured implants have a higher rate of "traction rippling". Silicone has a lower occurence than saline. Even overfilled saline implants can ripple. Most rippling occurs when the body is in an awkward position, such as bending over etc. It is a risk with ba surgery. I am sorry this is happening for you. I know for some ladies it does disappear as the implants settle, so hopefully thats the case with your issue. Hope things get better. I have very, very slight rippling when I lean forward on one side. It is not visable in a bra, or just straight on, so it doesnt bother me. I knew when I had BOTH of my ba's that this was a risk..
Wishing the best for you~~

your message was informative and inspirational... thank you so much

I agree that it is only when I lie on my side with my boobs unsupported that I can see the rippling.... so really it's not the end of the world but horrid to see and feel either way

I'll have a look at the FAQ's and see if it offers me any relief....
F x x

ElizaMoon · 08-16-2008, 05:50 PM

Smooth implants can ripple too, it's just a different type of rippling. I think that the under the muscle placement can minimize the rippling on top, since there is more tissue covering the implant. I also have basically no breast tissue and I have visible rippling on the sides when I bend over quickly without a bra. Honestly... it bugs me. My husband has never said a word about it though - although he may have noticed, just not said anything because he knows I'm so sensitive about things like that.

It does suck. I'm not going to get a redo solely because of rippling, but if I ever have to get one for other reasons I will probably switch to silicone.

JujuBee · 08-16-2008, 06:00 PM

I am sorry you have rippling.. some girls just live with it, since they are happy to have bigger boobs now.. stay positive gf!!! and if it really bothers you, you can save up and get a re-do in the future.. I think your pics look fabulous though!!! You have such a great slim body AND you are tall!!! I'd kill for your body!!!

foochick_uk · 08-17-2008, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Excited&Terrified

I am sorry you have rippling.. some girls just live with it, since they are happy to have bigger boobs now.. stay positive gf!!! and if it really bothers you, you can save up and get a re-do in the future.. I think your pics look fabulous though!!! You have such a great slim body AND you are tall!!! I'd kill for your body!!!

thanks for the support and lovely comments

I am feeling alot better today.... massaged them vigourously last night and am putting cream onto the skin daily.... I lay on my side to see if there was any improvement and the rippling didn't appear.... whooo hooo
So I am hoping it is not a permanent thing and that the skin will ease off the implant a little with gentle encouragment.

thanks again mwah x x x

mikoj1223 · 08-17-2008, 08:22 AM

I have rippling when I bend over My left breast cleavage area. My left breast is still swelling. I'm really hope when swallow down It will be gone. Also My right side breast when bend over I can see rippling, is only see my Dh anyway, and He doesn't care.... I got smooth saline under particle muscle. I try positive because I had no breast before BA.

buffalogirl · 08-17-2008, 10:39 PM

i'm with you on the rippling thing too

it stinks! i also had no breast tissue and have alot of rippling on the sides and now can feel and see a bit in the cleavage area

my hubby says he can't even see it..maybe he's trying to be nice

haha..

foochick_uk · 08-18-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by buffalogirl

i'm with you on the rippling thing too

it stinks! i also had no breast tissue and have alot of rippling on the sides and now can feel and see a bit in the cleavage area

my hubby says he can't even see it..maybe he's trying to be nice

haha..

glad it's not only me then

What type of implants do you have then? I am thinking that even with unders I would be able to feel the edges etc due to no tissue to start with... but hey... at least we have boobs now lol!!!

F x x

NANiGiRL08 · 08-18-2008, 05:34 PM

I have overfilled saline implants and have noticed rippling on the side near my armpits mostly on my right one and only if i'm bending over haha But i'm sure people won't notice it unless you say something so try not to worry! I understand though cuz it does bug me but as long as it's not noticeable then i'm ok with it..

08-16-2008, 08:30 AM	#1
foochick_uk Carpe Diem Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: READING, BERKSHIRE Posts: 94 Thanks: 55 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts	rippling :( I am getting a bit annoyed recently.... over the last few weeks I have noticed more and more that I can feel the edge of my implants in the cleavage area and can even see them when I wear a push-up bra. Now last night I was lying on my side wearing a balcony bra and noticed that the boob touching the bed was rippled all over the top side of it (the cleavage area again). When I pushed the implant up so it was stretching the skin the ripples dissapeared but when the implant was allowed to hang down towards the bed I had 3 or 4 dents in it My partner said he would only notice it cos I keep pointing out all these problems but I wanted perfection and really don';t like how much I can see and feel them in the middle. I am hoping someone else shares my pain or can offer advice.... I saw some women have re-dos cos of rippling and I hope that isn;t the case for me F x

08-16-2008, 02:45 PM	#2
Sheila Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 48 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	I feel ya girl. i'm starting to get a bit of ripping too in my cleavage area. I get it when i'm wearing a push up bra or if i push my boobs up and together. I'm really annoyed by it and my bf tells me that they're fine and he doesn't even notice it. but i'm pouting about it because for the price i paid I wanted them to be perfect! __________________ 5'2 - 105 lbs. Pre-BA: 32A Post-BA: 32D Inamed 280cc, cohesive gel Overs, Crease incision

08-16-2008, 03:21 PM	#3
MASONS GIRL Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 461 My Mood: Thanks: 106 Thanked 311 Times in 259 Posts	Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear that you're feeling sad. DId your PS say what the chances were of you rippling before your BA? I also noticed that you have silicones. Wasn't this suppose to be less of a risk if you have silicones? I sincerely hope things get better...<hugs> __________________ [center]

08-16-2008, 03:41 PM	#4
kittie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Neveda Posts: 523 My Mood: Thanks: 155 Thanked 186 Times in 162 Posts	textured silicone If i read my info correctly, and someone correct me if i am wrong, textured silicone has more chance of rippling than smooth, i believe smooth silicone has very little chance of rippling, it can still happen, but it happens more with textured silicone I believe. I am sorry that that is happening. I want perfection too, but my PS said he couldn't promise me that, he said bigger and better, but not perfect, but for the price, i want them to be! I hear you! __________________ pre op- small 32B Post op 32d/DD or 34D at present time. Inamed (allergan) style 20 HP's smooth, round, 450ccs, partial unders sils surgery date-sept 12 ribcage 27 inches chest pre op 31 inches/post op 34.5 inches (so far) waist 23-24 inches hips 34-35 inches 5f2, 95 lbs

08-16-2008, 04:27 PM	#6
mayaonearth Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springdale Arkansas Posts: 1,012 My Mood: Thanks: 215 Thanked 540 Times in 467 Posts	This site provides not only a forum but a huge amount of factual and statistical data. Look under breast implant surger, and FAQ. It shows pictures of rippling, and who is most at risk. According to this site, textured implants have a higher rate of "traction rippling". Silicone has a lower occurence than saline. Even overfilled saline implants can ripple. Most rippling occurs when the body is in an awkward position, such as bending over etc. It is a risk with ba surgery. I am sorry this is happening for you. I know for some ladies it does disappear as the implants settle, so hopefully thats the case with your issue. Hope things get better. I have very, very slight rippling when I lean forward on one side. It is not visable in a bra, or just straight on, so it doesnt bother me. I knew when I had BOTH of my ba's that this was a risk.. Wishing the best for you~~ __________________ ~~Maya~~ 5'3 125 First BA 9/98 305 saline/overs/aerola Preba 36B postba 36D Redo CC & LB spontaneous deflation 2/07 Post BA 34 F!! Sils/over/areola incision/475

08-16-2008, 05:50 PM	#9
ElizaMoon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 504 Thanks: 133 Thanked 231 Times in 194 Posts	Smooth implants can ripple too, it's just a different type of rippling. I think that the under the muscle placement can minimize the rippling on top, since there is more tissue covering the implant. I also have basically no breast tissue and I have visible rippling on the sides when I bend over quickly without a bra. Honestly... it bugs me. My husband has never said a word about it though - although he may have noticed, just not said anything because he knows I'm so sensitive about things like that. It does suck. I'm not going to get a redo solely because of rippling, but if I ever have to get one for other reasons I will probably switch to silicone. __________________ Eliza 5'7, ~115lbs, 28" ribcage 300cc Inamed Saline Mods Pre BA: 32AAA Post BA: 34B/32C 30 years old

08-16-2008, 06:00 PM	#10
JujuBee Naturally Augmented Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 'bout 22" from my computer ;) Posts: 801 My Mood: Thanks: 218 Thanked 427 Times in 354 Posts	I am sorry you have rippling.. some girls just live with it, since they are happy to have bigger boobs now.. stay positive gf!!! and if it really bothers you, you can save up and get a re-do in the future.. I think your pics look fabulous though!!! You have such a great slim body AND you are tall!!! I'd kill for your body!!! __________________ Will be going in for pocket revision and larger implants.. timeline.. unknown? will keep you updated "Be kind, more than necessary.. as everyone you meet is battling some kind of battle of their own"

08-17-2008, 08:22 AM	#12
mikoj1223 MikoJ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 282 My Mood: Thanks: 21 Thanked 89 Times in 82 Posts	I have rippling when I bend over My left breast cleavage area. My left breast is still swelling. I'm really hope when swallow down It will be gone. Also My right side breast when bend over I can see rippling, is only see my Dh anyway, and He doesn't care.... I got smooth saline under particle muscle. I try positive because I had no breast before BA. __________________ BA day July 8th 7:30am Dr Whetstone Irving TX 5 ft-100 Lbs. Pre-BA=34AA Left 350ccs /fill up 380ccs Right 350ccs / fill up 400ccs Mentor Round Smooth Saline Moderate profile Partial Unders Post-BA=So far Full C.

08-17-2008, 10:39 PM	#13
buffalogirl Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: n/a Posts: 54 Thanks: 9 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts	i'm with you on the rippling thing too it stinks! i also had no breast tissue and have alot of rippling on the sides and now can feel and see a bit in the cleavage area my hubby says he can't even see it..maybe he's trying to be nice haha..

08-18-2008, 05:34 PM	#15
NANiGiRL08 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Posts: 96 My Mood: Thanks: 29 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	I have overfilled saline implants and have noticed rippling on the side near my armpits mostly on my right one and only if i'm bending over haha But i'm sure people won't notice it unless you say something so try not to worry! I understand though cuz it does bug me but as long as it's not noticeable then i'm ok with it..