Can Running Cause Bottoming out of Breast Implants?

Is bottoming out generally caused by your own body's make up, or the way the surgery is performed, or can a runner cause this just by the constant jolting (even with a sports bra?). Im only looking at 250-275cc. but do run a lot and am concerned. Thanks!

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Can Running Cause Bottoming out of Breast Implants?

Running will generally not cause bottoming out. It may contribute to it if you are prone to this tendency.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Bottoming out

Bottoming out occurs as a result of the inframammanry attachments either stretching out or becoming disrupted. Running with a supprt bra should not be a problem.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Bottoming out of breast implants

In my experience, bottoming out is much less common if the implant is placed in the space above the muscle rather than below the pectoralis muscle; this approach will most likely will give you the best chance of not bottoming over time with your high levels of physical activity and impact. It would be best to address these concerns with your surgeon, who can help you determine how to proceed in a manner that best suit your anatomy and lifestyle. I'd advise you to seek two or three... more

Running CAN cause bottoming Out of Breasts

The Breast is anchored to the chest wall with many interrupted ligaments called Cooper's Ligaments. As they lengthen or tear, the breast loses its support and begins to sag. Bottoming out refers to a specific way of sagging seen with breast implants. As the lower pole of the breast loses its support and integrity, it loses the ability of holding the implant behind the nipple and the implant and lower pole of the breast sag lower resulting in a "Star Gazing" nipple. ANY... more

Bottoming out after breast augmentation.

There are a lot of factors that can lead to bottoming out after breast enlargement. We will assume that the implants are placed properly to start with, so that this is not a problem. Thus, bottoming out occurs when the lower aspect of the pocket expands allowing the breast implants to move lower on the chest wall. The issues at play here are your body, and implants themselves. In terms of your body, the strength of your own tissues will affect how the implants change the... more

Running is unlikely to shift breast implants

Bottoming out, a breast implant which sits low in the breast and is not centered on the nipple, is caused by the positioning of the implant at the time of surgery. Running, or any other very active sport for that matter will not cause the implants to descend on the breast and chest. We have placed implants in many who are competitive runners without problems, and you too should not worry about implants moving down on your chest as you run. The smaller B-ish cup is a good choice if you... more