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Exercises for Tightening Pectoral Muscles After Breast Implants?

asked 3 years ago by Living in Oki in Louisiana
Latest answer by Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Question viewed 2,274 times
Tags: exercise, muscle tightening

I had breast implants about two months ago. I was told by my doctor that I was borderline of needing a lift with the implants. I chose to wait and see what the implants would do. I was wondering, are there chest weight lifting or exercises that I could do to help tighten my pec muscles, to help lift the breast a little higher? I think if I could tighten my pec muscle just a little, my breasts would be at the level I want them to be. I would like to wait on a lift, if possible.

3 answers to Exercises for Tightening Pectoral Muscles After Breast Implants?

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Exercise won't lift breasts

Unfortunately there aren't any exercises that lift breasts, whether there are implants or not. It is possible though that using your pectoral muscles will push the implants down over time, which may or may not look better.
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Oki implants

Oki, No amount of pectoral muscle development will lift your breasts.  In fact, it might even worsen the sagging appearance.  Let your implants settle a bit longer, about six months, before you decide whether a lift is in order.  Good luck!
Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

www.francisnyplasticsurgery.com

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No exercises will lift the breasts

Unfortunately, no amount of exercise will lift the breast tissues. This is because the downward drift of the nipple and areola isn't caused by muscle weakness. Rather, it is a tissue laxity and skin excess problem so muscle bulking won't affect this. When you are ready for a lift, have it done by an expert because this is more of an art form that just placing implants in the breast.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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