I had a sub muscular breast augmentation in December of 2012 and told my doctor I was a bodybuilder. I have become an elite powerlifter. My implants have moved closer to my arm pits and breasts are very tender after a heavy workout. I am currently training for Nationals in October, but feel the implants are limiting my strength and causing internal rotation and impingement of my shoulders. Also my scars under my breasts have not gone away and it has been 4 years since surgery.
Answer: Implant removal The short answer is probably. Going through your previous incision and removing the implants should not disrupt your pectoralis muscle. However, if your goal is to try and restore the muscle to it's pre implant position, then most likely drains and a 6 week period of upper body rest will be required. This involves suturing the pec back down to the chest and obliterating the space that is occupied by the implants.
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Answer: Implant removal The short answer is probably. Going through your previous incision and removing the implants should not disrupt your pectoralis muscle. However, if your goal is to try and restore the muscle to it's pre implant position, then most likely drains and a 6 week period of upper body rest will be required. This involves suturing the pec back down to the chest and obliterating the space that is occupied by the implants.
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February 9, 2017
Answer: Implant removal The implants can be removed through the same scar underneath the breast. If you are not having any issues with the capsules, you do not need to have them removed which will lessen the complexity of your surgery and the recovery time. You will have to take time off from lifting, but you will be able to gradually resume as you heal.
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February 9, 2017
Answer: Implant removal The implants can be removed through the same scar underneath the breast. If you are not having any issues with the capsules, you do not need to have them removed which will lessen the complexity of your surgery and the recovery time. You will have to take time off from lifting, but you will be able to gradually resume as you heal.
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February 10, 2017
Answer: Recovery time for removal of submuscular implants in a very muscular athlete? Is it possible without cutting muscle? (photo) Thank you for your quesiton,
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February 10, 2017
Answer: Recovery time for removal of submuscular implants in a very muscular athlete? Is it possible without cutting muscle? (photo) Thank you for your quesiton,
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February 8, 2017
Answer: Recovery time for removal of submuscular implants in a very muscular athlete? Thank you for the question. Breast implant removal surgery is a very well-tolerated procedure; it is not necessary to "cut muscle" to remove the breast implants.Generally speaking, patients report a much “easier” recovery time associated with removal of breast implants compared to the initial breast augmentation surgery. Your plastic surgeon will guide you when it comes to returning to specific activities. Generally, for my patients I ask them to limit strenuous activity for at least one month after breast implant removal. I hope this, and the attached link (with many inspiring/encouraging stories), helps. Best wishes with your upcoming procedure.
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February 8, 2017
Answer: Recovery time for removal of submuscular implants in a very muscular athlete? Thank you for the question. Breast implant removal surgery is a very well-tolerated procedure; it is not necessary to "cut muscle" to remove the breast implants.Generally speaking, patients report a much “easier” recovery time associated with removal of breast implants compared to the initial breast augmentation surgery. Your plastic surgeon will guide you when it comes to returning to specific activities. Generally, for my patients I ask them to limit strenuous activity for at least one month after breast implant removal. I hope this, and the attached link (with many inspiring/encouraging stories), helps. Best wishes with your upcoming procedure.
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Answer: Removal of implants Congratulations on qualifying for nationals! Your breasts look quite natural & you don't appear to have any capsular contracture. Thus removing them should be a relatively straight forward procedure. Your scars won't ever go away, they will be used as access to remove the implants, and will then go through a similar healing process as before. If I was doing your surgery I would recommend walking only for exercise for approximately 4 weeks post op. I would not want you lifting weights at all during this time. Otherwise your recovery should be easy & much easier & less painful than having the implants put in. All the best with your decision.
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Answer: Removal of implants Congratulations on qualifying for nationals! Your breasts look quite natural & you don't appear to have any capsular contracture. Thus removing them should be a relatively straight forward procedure. Your scars won't ever go away, they will be used as access to remove the implants, and will then go through a similar healing process as before. If I was doing your surgery I would recommend walking only for exercise for approximately 4 weeks post op. I would not want you lifting weights at all during this time. Otherwise your recovery should be easy & much easier & less painful than having the implants put in. All the best with your decision.
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