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hbarba
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70 Posts
Posted - 11/18/2006 :  15:50:54  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have a question, and I am desperate... I had my saline implants a year and a half ago. very happy with size. I had 350 cc's. I am very small boned and only 5"3. So I am a C.... I have very bad rippeling on inside and went back to dr. and he said it is because I am lean?????????????????????????????????? and yes I could go back and have silicone which ususally doesn't for 8,000 dollars?????????????????????????????????????????????? Help

Gianna
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3622 Posts
Posted - 11/18/2006 :  17:30:17  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
You will probably receive lots more responses if you post on the BA side.
Pre BA-Small Padded 32B
RC 28, ~103 lbs
*BA for Xmas* 2005
Cohesive Sili Unders
~32DD~
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hopefully-soon
Advanced Member

8238 Posts
Posted - 11/18/2006 :  18:07:49  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by hbarba

I have a question, and I am desperate... I had my saline implants a year and a half ago. very happy with size. I had 350 cc's. I am very small boned and only 5"3. So I am a C.... I have very bad rippeling on inside and went back to dr. and he said it is because I am lean?????????????????????????????????? and yes I could go back and have silicone which ususally doesn't for 8,000 dollars?????????????????????????????????????????????? Help


Unfortunately rippling is a side of effect of saline implants when starting out with very little breast tissue. When starting with very little breast tissue it is very likely that rippling will occur. I started out with no breast tissue and I have rippling on the bottom of my breasts. Luckily it is not visible but it can be felt.

Did your PS quote you a price? Because since it would be a redo maybe he would only charge you for the implants and anethesia instead of charging you full price.
BA Date: August 19, 2005
PreBA: 32AAA, PostBA: Full B/Small C, 32B/C
27" ribcage, 5'3", 100 lbs
Inamed/Saline/Smooth/Round/Moderate/Unders
240cc f/t (L)255cc, (R)270cc
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uniquesphynx
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497 Posts
Posted - 12/31/2006 :  08:22:12  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Just a thought for research. Would severe rippling be covered under the warranty? I was thinking that it is! But maybe not just a thought.
5'3" 110 lbs
45 y/o
Married w/2 kids

BA 10/02/06
Dr. Lettieri
Carolina Plastic Surgery :>(
Inamed 68 High Profile
Saline 350cc's FT 380cc under the muscle
pre BA 32 nearly B
post BA 34 D (D cup just because my outer portion of my pockets were over dissected so for comfort I had to go with the wider cup so it doesn't cut into the outer part of my implant, this is also why the right one WAS falling into the armpit). (MUCH BETTER AFTER REDO!)

REDO done March 20,2007
switched to Allergan Inamed Style 20 HP 750cc's Silicone
Post Op size 32 F (finally found a bra that fits correctly) E-Bay Rocks!!!
also revised & lowered creases
PS DR. Larry Sargent, Chattanooga, TN.
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mickey
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281 Posts
Posted - 01/22/2007 :  10:51:45  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have silicone and I have rippling. The can be seen with either silicone or saline but overs are more likey. Also, if you have recently lost weight they may surface then if it's recent. I am switching mine to smooth, silicone, filled to max and unders to decrease this from happening again. My PS says if the rippling is slight, and you have no other problems you should live with it, but I know it's a personal decision. Good luck.
45 years old
3 kids 13, 11,5
1st BA 10/87 Symmastia and rippling silicone/230cc/overs
Redo 3/1/07
Saline HP's
320 F/T 330/340
Lipo of abd/flanks too
5'5 117lbs
Pre BA-34A/B
Post 34D (Look like small to mid C)
Upper blepharoplasty 3/4/09
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kikidoll
Advanced Member

5118 Posts
Posted - 02/28/2007 :  10:48:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
i am thin also and have saline. when i bend over i can see a small amount of ripples, not bad but i can feel ripples more. i will be going back for a redo to silicone and go bigger. i think it might help me.



(TREASURE CHEST)
5'5" 117 lbs
31 yrs young
1st ba 275 saline mods 1/03
2nd ba 420 sils mods 8/07
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fishchick72
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USA
9814 Posts
Posted - 03/24/2007 :  17:05:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
It is true that lean people (usually with little to no breast tissue covering the implant) have more chance of rippling, but there are other factors, such as how much the implant is filled. I am very lean, have barely any breast tissue of my own, & have saline & have never had any rippling. You might want to get a second opinion from another ps.

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mystalkal1
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Posted - 04/13/2007 :  07:06:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
rippling can happen with either silcone or saline. I don't think any warranty would cover that no. It's a chance we all take. I dont have any rippling but then I had ample breast tissue to cover the implant. so for once being chubby worked to my advantage

McGhan(Inamed)Silicone gel over placement
475 & 450 ccs June 2003
38C to 36DD
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redbull660r
Matron

25 Posts
Posted - 05/08/2007 :  21:44:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I read online that this just take time and will usually subside
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lynntr80
Matron

USA
477 Posts
Posted - 06/11/2009 :  20:47:48  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I am thin and my PS told me that due to my size and lack of breast tissue I would have rippling, but most likely less with silicone. I went with silicone placed under the muscle, and I do have rippling on the sides and under my breasts when I bend over. I am ok with it(after being assured it was normal) because it is only me and my husband that will see the ripples. I am very happy with my breasts even with the rippling, but have been told that it will most likely get worse as the breasts settle unless I gain weight. I know that many PS's swear by going with the saline and overfilling them to reduce the rippling, but my PS doesn't do that because he says it is not recommended by the manufacturer and in fact voids the warranty.
5-24-10:475 HP silicone
5-27-09:325 mod+ silicone
Partial unders via crease
Age: 30
5'6" 118lbs
Pre-BA: 32A
2 kids: 4 & 10
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blacklabsally
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USA
29 Posts
Posted - 12/22/2009 :  22:20:07  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I thought you couldn't get rippling if you went under the muscle?
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