Will Breast Implants Affect my Golf Swing?

I'm considering breast implants but have concerns that as a an almost-pro golfer they will change my swing - is this a possibility?

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It might, but you'll have an excuse for that slice

Clearly you've been playing golf for a long time and therefore you are highly in tune with your body. Breast implants will add a new issue to have to deal with. With that said I don't think it will be a tremendous adjustment as long as the implants are not too big. If you were a pro I'd say no but since you're not you can enjoy both enhanced breasts and a great game.

Possible for breast implants to affect golf swing, but unlikely

Hello, Your concern is reasonable. As long as you stay on the small side you should be OK although there is always a chance. Having operated on high level athletes and fitness models, I cannot remember that last case in which a moderate enlargement caused problems.

Breast augmentation is not considered a hazard under PGA rules

I have many patients who are active competitive athletes, some even professional, who have undergone breast augmentation. Initially during the healing process, you may have some discomfort with your swing, but as you recuperate, things should return to normal. I would assume that being athletic, you're probably not going from A cup to a D cup. Going up 1-2 cup sizes should not affect your swing in the long run. If the implants are being placed under the muscle, your recovery time will be... more

Do you want them to?

Have you heard the one about the woman who goes to the plastic surgeon and asks him, "Doc, will I be able to play golf after my breast augmentation." He answers her, "of course; you will have a very powerful swing." "Awesome," she says, "Because I could never play well before." I've done breast augmentation on professional golfers. Out of concerned for affecting the stroke, I placed the implants in front of the muscle. There were therefore no... more

Appropriate size and stay above the muscle

It is always better for athelete to have a relatively small implant and to go above the muscle. This will keep the function and range of motion of your muscles intact. Best of luck!

Breast Implants and Exercise, Sports

Patients with breast implants are fully functional and can engage in all strenuous exercise once the surgery is complete and the postoperative recovery period is passed. In my practice, I suggest that women who are highly active consider implants that are slightly smaller than their non-active counterparts.

They might!

If you choose nicely proportional implants you should not have a problem. If you choose devices that are large for your body, you can have an effect on your swing. err on a smaller size and you should be fine. If you are vying to become a pro, you might want to wait.

Breast implants and golf swing

Interesting question. Besides asking us( plastic surgeons) you may want to ask a golf pro( perhaps a female?) Since I am a golfer I would say that plenty of large breasted women can play golf. Be that as it may, the implants may get in the way a bit if you are not comfortable and possibly could change your swing dynamics a bit.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

They might unless they are small.

Hi! In New York, we have had one patient who is a competitive swimmer, who felt that her performance was not as good after breast augmentation. Of course they are very different sports. My advice would be use small breast implants, and have them put over the muscle. Or else don't do it.

MOst likely no if you chose an appropriate implant

As long as you stay with an appropriate sized implant for your frame. This should not be a problem. I have performed breast augmentation on a number of women who golf and I have one patient who said it affected her swing. In this particular patients case, her breasts were widely spaced on her chest and I actually cautioned against the size she chose. Have the plastic surgeon you see place the implants you chose in a sports bra so you can actually practice your swing with them in place. I... more

Breast implants may effect your golf swing

The effect of implants on your golf swing may be related by your incision, size and over/under location. Some patients are concerned about showing their transaxillary scar and so they may be reluctant to wear an open sleeve. The size of the implant may also play a role because you may be aware of a larger implant as you bring your arms across your chest. Furthermore, under the muscle locations may cause a longer recovery and general tenderness for a longer period. Although, I recall paitents... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Implants may affect your golf swing

There are 2 ways you may notice the implants: First, implants add volume to your breasts, and will occupy space between your arms when gripping your club. If you have a conservative augmentation, you will not notice much of a difference. If you have a very large augmentation, it may be quite noticeable to the point of affecting your swing. The second issue is the choice of implant placement. Submuscular implant placement does cause a change in the muscle function, and you will notice it... more

Golfing and breast implants

Even if you go under the muslce with your implants, it will in long term not affect your golf swing. You will obviously have to hold off for about 4 weeks from golfing, but after that it will take some time adjusting but in the long scheme of things it will not affect your swing. Good luck. Make sure you choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your surgery.