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Avid Runner - How Big Can I Go?

I am scheduled for BA next week. I am currently a very small 34B/34A and an trying to decide between 421cc and 457 cc. I am not a competitive runner but I frequently run half marathons and occasionally full marathons. My main concern is that it not become uncomfortable to run 3-5 miles 4-5 times a week. Any advice is appreciated.

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Runner and implants

Those are both significantly large implants that may make it difficult to keep such an active running lifestyle. Smaller may be better.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Don't go too big!

I have done many, many reductions on women runners who complain about their oversized breasts getting in the way and flopping around and having to wear two or even three job bras. I would think twice about the size you have decided on. You are going to be really, really busty. I cannot imagine that stopping traffic with your oversized breasts is more important that running to you at this stage in your life. I'd go with a smaller implant which will be... more

Implant size in a runner

I consider both sizes you mention to be pretty generous. I recommend going with the smaller size, but, of course, the final decision is yours. You will likely be a D cup with either size.

Best Breast Implant Size/Profile for Me?

Thank you for the question.  As you can imagine, despite your good description of body type and goals, it is not possible to give you precise advice online. The best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery is:  1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you're looking for. Ask to see lots of... more

Half Marathons and 400 + cc implants

Distance runners frequently complain about implants larger than 300 cc, sometimes at less than that. I would decide if the look is more important, or running half marathons. If you feel like you need 450 cc to be happy then go with that.

Avid Runner - How Big Can I Go?

We have a lot of runners in the Pacific Northwest and it seems most of them are comfortable in a full B or small C cup range.

What cup size for a runner?

As others have said, difficult to answer without more information. I have many runners in my practice who have had breast augmentation. In general, the larger the implant the more impact or limitation it can have on your comfort and ability to continue running. Often, it is a compromise between the size you desire for a cosmetic appearance and the size that meets your desire to continue running. Most of my patients who are avid runners use implants ranging... more

How big can I go?

Thank you for your question. Without your photos or more information about height and weight it is difficult to give you an answer. Basically, you are asking if should you drink a 12oz or 13oz Coke? That is the difference between the two implant sizes you are contemplating. Good luck with your surgery.

Running and Breast Implants

I would not let your running interfere with the size your breast implants. My practice is in Southern California and I have many patients as runners. I have had a few that went smaller because they were runners and then came back and went bigger.

Robert Kearney, MD, FACS

6 reviews

La Jolla Plastic Surgeon

Running and breast implants

You can go as large as you want to go. Of course, the larger the implant, the more weight you are adding to your chest that you will have to support. I have several runners as patients and most of them only want to be a large B, small C.

Running after Augment

Both of the implant sizes are not insignificant. You are used to breasts that do not present a problem with regard to running. These will represent a big change. You will definitely need a good support bra when you engage in any physical activity. Without more complete information and an exam it is hard to advise you more specifically. I suggest that you discuss your concerns with your surgeon and make sure you are satisfied with the answers before you proceed.

Avid Runner - How Big Can I Go?

Hard to predict, and hard to answer without photo, height and weight. It is best to address this question to your surgeon. You will need to wear a good supportive sports bra with implants of that size. Best wishes

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NoMoreBoobEnvy (RealFriend) 10 Jan 2013

I am not an avid runner but I do ride horses competitively .. you can check out my profile. I'm only 2 weeks post op but I went with 457's .. I was going to go with 425's and I am SO glad I went bigger ... I can still disguise my 457's in non form fitting clothes for my professional job. I won't be able to ride for quite awhile so I won't know how that will feel but everyone I know who has had a BA says they wish they went bigger, so I just opted to go a little bigger from the get go .. not sure of your build, height, weight, etc. but feel free to check out my pics. Good luck and keep us posted! :)

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