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Under Muscle Breast Augmentation for Tight Pectorals?

I'd like to enhance my breasts and am looking at the options.  I am a fitness competitor and trainer and I worry about the effects of under the...

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Weight Lifting After Breast Augmentation

I am 12 weeks post op, BA. I have resumed my weight lifting routine on a much lighter side. When can I resume push ups, dips, pull ups and bench...

14 doctor answers

After Breast Implants are You Never Again Suppose to Work Out Your Chest Muscles?

Hello. I am a huge fitness buff and love lifting weights. I Went for my consultation today. My doctor told me I could NEVER AGAIN lift weights that...

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How Much Can I Lift During Breast Augmentation Recovery?

Can I lift my toddler into the car seat while I'm recovering from breast surgery?

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Possible Breast Augumentation Issues

I have been considering breast augmentation, however I may have a few more issues than the "normal" patient. I have had a few fibroadenomas...

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What Happens to a Submuscular Implant when You Add Depth to the Pectorial Muscle?

Will increasing the density of the pectoral muscle through heavy resistance training create an unsightly (or smaller) appearance, or cause the implant...

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I Am a Female Powerlifter and Train with Heavy Weight. How Will Implants Affect Upper Body Strength?

I am considering breast implants, but want to know how my training will be affected. I bench press (free weights) regularly with 100+lbs. Will the...

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When Can I Lift my Kids After Breast Augmentation?

Ater have breast augmentation when would I be able to lift my baby and toddler?

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I'm Afraid I May Have Moved my Breast Implant or Done Something Wrong?

I had breast augmentation 3 weeks ago. About 2 days ago I thought it would be ok to do some light weight upper body lifting(5-10 lbs) and no direct...

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How Long is Recovery from Capsular Contraction Surgery? How Long Before I Can Lift Weights?

I am 3 months post op from breast aug surg with 280 cc silicone implants placed under the muscle.I have capsular contraction in the left he didnt give...

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