Hi. I work as a police officer in New Zealand and we constantly have to wear a stab proof vest that weighs approximately 6kg everyday during active duty. Also we sometimes have to insert ballistic plates in the vest that press a but in the chest and weigh an extra 10kg. My concern is if I get implants and do the recommended 6 to 8 week light duty after would I still be at risk of hurting or rupturing the implants once i start wearing the vest everyday again when I go back to active duty.
Answer: Stab proof/bulletproof vest on breast implants? Hello and thank you for your question. Breast implants are very durable. Beyond the initial 6 weeks of recovery time, you should be able to go back to your routine daily work and wear bulletproof vest. I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a full evaluation and advice. Best,
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Answer: Stab proof/bulletproof vest on breast implants? Hello and thank you for your question. Breast implants are very durable. Beyond the initial 6 weeks of recovery time, you should be able to go back to your routine daily work and wear bulletproof vest. I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a full evaluation and advice. Best,
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March 6, 2020
Answer: Stab proof/bulletproof vest on breast implants? The majority of breast implants are made to withstand hundreds of pounds of pressure. It is important that you listen to your body and not push lifting any objects for at least 2 weeks, and not lifting heavy objects for at least 4 to 6 weeks. Though you are not lifting the 6 and 16 kg vests, this is still extra weight pushing against your chest when you go back to active duty. If implants are silicone and inserted dual plane, the risk is low for hurting or rupturing the implants.
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March 6, 2020
Answer: Stab proof/bulletproof vest on breast implants? The majority of breast implants are made to withstand hundreds of pounds of pressure. It is important that you listen to your body and not push lifting any objects for at least 2 weeks, and not lifting heavy objects for at least 4 to 6 weeks. Though you are not lifting the 6 and 16 kg vests, this is still extra weight pushing against your chest when you go back to active duty. If implants are silicone and inserted dual plane, the risk is low for hurting or rupturing the implants.
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March 2, 2020
Answer: Breast augmentation and vest Thank you for your question. Typically after the 4-6 weeks of recovery it is not an issue to wear a bullet proof vest. I would suggest speaking with your surgeon to just confirm their protocol. Best of luck to you.
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March 2, 2020
Answer: Breast augmentation and vest Thank you for your question. Typically after the 4-6 weeks of recovery it is not an issue to wear a bullet proof vest. I would suggest speaking with your surgeon to just confirm their protocol. Best of luck to you.
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February 24, 2020
Answer: No risk whatsoever wearing the weighted vests after cosmetic breast surgery Mammograms place up to 25 pounds of pressure on breasts with implants with no problem. Implants can handle 100s of pounds of pressure. I have patients who sky dive, scuba dive, kick box, and body build for competitions with no problem.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board certified Plastic Surgeon and AuthorRealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee
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February 24, 2020
Answer: No risk whatsoever wearing the weighted vests after cosmetic breast surgery Mammograms place up to 25 pounds of pressure on breasts with implants with no problem. Implants can handle 100s of pounds of pressure. I have patients who sky dive, scuba dive, kick box, and body build for competitions with no problem.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board certified Plastic Surgeon and AuthorRealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee
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February 23, 2020
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February 23, 2020
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