Will building up your pectoral muscles before getting a breast augmentation make the recovery difficult or more painful in any way?
Answer: Pectoralis strengthening and exercise prior to breast augmentation surgery
We generally advise patients to cease from pectoralis strengthening for 2-4 weeks prior to surgery to decrrease bleeding and swelling of the engorged muscle.
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We generally advise patients to cease from pectoralis strengthening for 2-4 weeks prior to surgery to decrrease bleeding and swelling of the engorged muscle.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Building Pectoral Muscles Before Breast Augmentation? While building pectoral muscles through exercises like chest presses can enhance overall chest appearance, it won’t significantly impact the outcome of breast augmentation. The implants are typically placed behind the chest muscles, and the pectoral muscles won’t cover or change the shape of the implants. Consult with your surgeon to discuss your goals and get guidance based on your specific situation.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Building Pectoral Muscles Before Breast Augmentation? While building pectoral muscles through exercises like chest presses can enhance overall chest appearance, it won’t significantly impact the outcome of breast augmentation. The implants are typically placed behind the chest muscles, and the pectoral muscles won’t cover or change the shape of the implants. Consult with your surgeon to discuss your goals and get guidance based on your specific situation.
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December 2, 2016
Answer: Building Pectoral Muscles Before Breast Augmentation? Thank you for the question. There is no need to stop upper or lower body exercise prior to undergoing breast augmentation surgery. Working out prior to surgery will not make recovery more difficult or painful. Your plastic surgeon will guide you postoperatively when it comes to resuming activities. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very happy with.
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Answer: Building Pectoral Muscles Before Breast Augmentation? Thank you for the question. There is no need to stop upper or lower body exercise prior to undergoing breast augmentation surgery. Working out prior to surgery will not make recovery more difficult or painful. Your plastic surgeon will guide you postoperatively when it comes to resuming activities. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very happy with.
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September 10, 2009
Answer: Getting ready for a breast augmentation This really isn't going to make a difference as the amount of muscle that you may add won't significantly affect the overall size. Also, if you're getting the implants placed under the muscle you may want to avoid any heavy chest building exercises so that your recovery is easier. Getting the implants over the muscle will give you an easier recovery, but you may see the outline of the implants more. Good luck!
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Answer: Getting ready for a breast augmentation This really isn't going to make a difference as the amount of muscle that you may add won't significantly affect the overall size. Also, if you're getting the implants placed under the muscle you may want to avoid any heavy chest building exercises so that your recovery is easier. Getting the implants over the muscle will give you an easier recovery, but you may see the outline of the implants more. Good luck!
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July 29, 2015
Answer: Only difference below and above the muscle It will not make much difference in your recovery. The difference will be if you go on top of the muscle, which will be less painful. With good local anasthesia block at the end of the case, you should heal well.
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Answer: Only difference below and above the muscle It will not make much difference in your recovery. The difference will be if you go on top of the muscle, which will be less painful. With good local anasthesia block at the end of the case, you should heal well.
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