Fat Grafting can Reduce the Appearance of Breast Implant Rippling
Breast augmentation ranks second among the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S. today. The success rate of the procedure has improved dramatically over the years, but in some cases, the breast implants may develop post-op complications at any stage. One of the problems is breast implant rippling, which can become noticeable in the outer shape of breasts.
An experienced plastic surgeon may be able to reduce the appearance of breast implant rippling with fat grafting technique. This can avoid the complicated and expensive proposition of breast revision surgery. Dr. Brian J. Parker is a leading plastic surgeon providing such innovative solutions to patients in Las Vegas and surrounding communities.
Causes
One of the most common causes of one or both breast implants developing rippling is when the patient does not have adequate amount of breast tissue to cover the implant. It may also mean that the implant size is too big for the patient’s breasts. This situation can put the implant under stress, and cause it to ripple. One of the treatment options is to replace the rippled implants with new silicone implants.
However, if the patient is not keen to undergo a major breast revision plastic surgery to replace the implants, the surgeon may recommend the option of fat grafting over the implant into the breast tissue with an aim to add coverage and volume. The procedure will not correct the condition of implant rippling, but it can make it significantly less pronounced.
How Fat Grafting can help?
One of the key advantages of fat grafting procedure is that it allows for the placement of extra fat precisely in the areas where it is needed. To address implant rippling, harvested fat cells can be placed over the implants to enhance fullness and shape, and reduce the visible impact of rippling. Women with an overall thin stature who have received breast implants are likely to benefit the most from fat grafting over areas where implant rippling may be visible.
Fat grafting helps in thickening the tissues over implants, and provides a sort of padding over the implants. Post-op implant ripples or wrinkles and folds typically occur in the medial position, which can be difficult to correct except with breast revision surgery. Fat grafting serves as an excellent solution to add volume to the upper pole of the breasts. This covers rippling of underlying implants and may also help correct any asymmetry.
Fat Grafting Expertise
Dr. Parker is an experienced cosmetic surgeon who receives patients from Las Vegas and nearby locations for fat grafting and other procedures. Fat grafting technique is highly sensitive, and it requires high surgical expertise and experience in order to achieve consistent results. Each segment of the procedure from fat harvesting to fat purification to grafting technique will have an impact on the final outcome.
Expert fat grafting surgeons can ensure that at least 70 to 90% of the injected fat can survive in each case. However, even with the most advanced techniques and expertise, some amount of fat loss is expected. For this reason, the surgeon may have to perform more than one procedure in fat grafting, depending on the patient’s condition and the kind of aesthetic outcomes desired.
If you would like to learn more about the plastic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Brian J. Parker by contacting us at (702) 240-9500.