I'm considering a breast augmentation but I'm very active in martial arts, specifically kickboxing and grappling/wrestling/jiu jitsu. I'm concerned about the possibility of rupture and also comfort while training (I also do a lot of weight lifting)...currently thinking about silicone above the muscle. Not a large increase (I'm a deflated small 34C and would probably like to go to a full C). Any opinions or advice would be very appreciated! Thank you!!
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Answer: Breast Augmentation for athletes in contact sports (martial arts, MMA, kickboxing, etc)?
It has actually been shown that it is very difficult to tell the difference between the two types of implants unless you are extremely skinny so you should not have to worry about your concerns with bras
I don't really use tape and have never been concerned about the quality of the scar at their 2 month post-op photo visit. I do use steri-strips in a traditional manner to minimize tension across the wound for up to 3 weeks but I don't place tape across the whole wound as 'tapers' require of you.
With regards to implants, there is a wide range of quality
and obviously the higher quality of the implant the more expensive implants
cost. I would encourage patients to make their decision based on achieving the
best possible results and not on the cost of the implants, as an extra $1,000...