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Self Defense Classes - Chance of Breast Implant Rupture?

asked 1 year ago by blueseptember
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 550 times
Tags: saline implants, under muscle, exercise, rupture

I am worried about breast implant rupture. I want to get saline, under the muscle. I participate in self defense classes 4-5 days out of the week and do recieve direct blows to the chest not to mention the general roughness that comes along with the nature of the class. how worried should I be about rupture or increased scar tissue?

9 answers to Self Defense Classes - Chance of Breast Implant Rupture?

Breast implants and exercise: rupture risk

That is a great question! Breast implants can generally take alot of pressure and force. Repeated contraction of an implant with an existing breast fold may make it more prone to rupture and has been cited as one of the most common explanations for implant failure and has been termed "crease fold failure." However, they generally can withstand repeated injuries without damage. This was made quite famous by Chyna, a world wrestling federation member who remarkably only... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Implants are tougher than you think.

Implants (both saline and silicone) are tougher than most patients think. Before you experience rupture of one of your implants from full contact sports you will most likely have other severe soft tissue or orthopedic injuries. That is the kind of force necessary to rupture an implant. (I don't think I've seen a case unless it was a high speed car crash with multiple other serious injuries.)

Richard H. Fryer, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

Unlikely to rupture implant in exercise class

The implants are designed to withstand three times your weight in force. It is unlikely that your implants would rupture during your exercise class activities. The most common reason for implant rupture is a crease in the implant.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Implants do break

Direct blows to the chest in a self defense class could easily result in breakage of the implant. You should be in a class where they pull the punches or do not directly hit the chest.

Walter D. Gracia, MD
Arlington Plastic Surgeon

Implants and workouts

Breast implants are very durable products and are made to last under tough conditions. They should hold up against these type of workouts.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants should hold up to extreme workout

Breast implants are very durable and patients who have them can participate fully in all forms of physical activity. The roughness should not pose a problem, however direct blows to the chest if quite severe could reduce the longevity of the implant. The force would have to be strong enough to cause tissue bruising. You are right in selecting a saline implant in that a leak will become readily apparent, and the implant most easily replaced. Scar tissue is not an issue. Best of luck... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Exercise and Breast Implants

Self defense classes are a form a exercise, and for the most part exercise is good. It is good for your heart, lungs and brain. It is recommended by doctors, because it is healthier than a sedentary lifestyle. Like everything in life thought there are risks that come with the benefits. With any exercise there is a risk of injury. Injuries can be reduced with proper instruction and technique. Breast implant are very durable. You can stand on one without breaking it; however, I... more

Joseph Mele, MD
Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant rupture and chest trauma

Breast implants are pretty durable, especially when placed under the muscle. But based on your description of your self-defense classes (ouch !), I'd say your risk of implant rupture is higher than the general population.

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

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