Breast Augmentation and Horseback Riding Limitations?

HI,

 

It actually matters what type of augmentation you get. If the implant is completely sub-glandular (under the breast only), then you can ride without fear as long as you are pain free. Just wear a good sports bra. If it is partly or completely under the muscle, then you might have more pain as you use your arms. After a week or so it probably will not impact your cosmetic result to ride. It might be painful  if you move your arms a great deal. I don't recommend serious galluping or jumping for 4-6 weeks, but normal riding should not be a problem. Again, wear a good sports bra to minimize breast motion during the ride.

Good luck and have fun

 

Daniel Medalie, MD

The issue with horseback riding is the bounce. For this reason, I suggest you wait until 6 weeks, and remember to wear that special equestrian bra that you mentioned! However, you should ask your surgeon for their advice as it may be different.

I would say 4 weeks would be enough time for some athletic activity. I have no idea how much you need your arms with horseback riding so to be safe 6 weeks might be better.

 

 

I would recommend at least 6 weeks wait time to start riding again-make sure you wear good support and listen to your body.  I would start slow and maybe wit on doing jumps until about 3 months out

i would suggest  a minimum of 3 weeks. i do not ride but it would seem to me that there is some serious stress on your chest muscles controlling those large animals, so i think six weeks may be necessary before you can ride with limited pain

Six weeks of healing is a safe recommendation as it usually takes this time for durable healing of the skin.  If the implant is submammary you might consider gentle riding earlier.  However if the implant is submuscular you should avoid riding for up to 8 weeks as the pect muscle might be too painful to allow you to safely hold the reins.

For most vigorous activities, my patients are instructed to wait until at least 3 weeks after their breast augmentation. There are some exceptions. Given the jarring, shearing and other motions, my recommendation would be to wait closer to 6 weeks to engage in vigorous horseback riding. The risk that you are trying to avoid is largely the development of bleeding and the formation of a hematoma.

I would recommend avoiding horseback riding as well as any strenuous physical activity for 6 weeks following surgery.  Thereafter, you should wear a good supportive sports bra when you engage in any strenuous activity.

In general women who have office jobs and get breast augmentation are advised not to engage in sports for at least 4 - 6 weeks. Horseback riding is physically a high demanding sport that require strength and coordination. I suggest you wait for 8- 10 weeks before you start horse riding. Good luck

I would not ride your horse for the first few weeks.  There are two problems, one is the bouncing involved - whenever you start back riding, I would wear 2 support bras to minimize the bouncing while the implants are creating their capsule (scar tissue around the implant) so that they stay in position.  Secondly, you want to be able to pull the reins, especially in an emergency - therefore, you don't want to ride until you are completely pain free.  Good luck!