Is It a Mistake to Get Get Larger Implants when I Already Have Moderate Back Pain Some Days From a Herniated Disc?

I work out about 5 days a week and about 3 years ago I had a herniated disc in my lumbar region and ever since then I have back pain if I work out two hard or how I sleep. I have made the decision to get breast implants but I want larger ones to fit my frame and fill out the deflation that has occurred since have kids. I am a little concerned about the possibility of back pain. Is this a common thing for women with larger implants?

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Implants and back pain

While it is unlikely that moderate sized implants will aggravate yoru back condition, I think that if you are concerned, you should have the back issue evaluated better.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Do the Weight of Breast implants contribute to back pain?

Any added weight can be an aggravating factor for back pain. Although it is not particularly common for women with breast implants to come to their plastic surgeons for back pain, we certainly see lots of large breasted women seeking breast reduction for back pain. As an athletic person, you may want to resolve your back issues before the augmentation so that you will not regret the choice.

Breast implants are an unlikely cause of back pain

Large breast implants can be 'heavy' however we don't hear about back pain after breast augmentation even with a very large implant. If you can exercise as well as you indicate the breast implants should not be a worry.

Back pain and breast implants

The most common complaint and room in seeking breast reduction his back pain, and most of those having that procedure get improvement in symptoms. It is felt therefore that large breast size is a factor contributing to back pain and many women. Saying that, in my practice I have done breast augmentation for several thousand patients and to the best of my knowledge none has complained to me about back pain. (Some may well have had pain and not complained, or may have referred the issue to... more

Larger Breasts Implants and Back Pain?

Thank you for the question. It would be in your best interests to be examined by well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals. Generally, the larger the breast implant the more potential problems with upper spine, neck, shoulder discomfort. Furthermore, the larger the breast implant the more potential for interference with activity, including exercise. Having said that, it is unusual for patients who are generally fit to... more