I am a competitive athlete, will a breast augmentation affect my body from intense exercise (once fully healed)?

I perform a lot of breast augmentation surgeries on athletes and fitness models. The size and position of the breast implants is of utmost importance. Find a plastic surgeon with experience and expertise working with athletes

but you have to decide on what activities you are considering.  With body building, submuscular implants distort breasts but many learn to work around it so they can have the benefits of being under the muscle.  If you are into rock climbing, probably best to keep the implant above the muscle.  But the implant itself will eventually have to be replaced so anticipate that.  So, yes, you can have them but make sure they will fit into your lifestyle and obligations.

I imagine there are women competing in Sochi with breast implants.  Make sure you identify an experienced surgeon Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide. These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on all aspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures including tummy tucks or mommy makeovers!

The majority of patients who undergo the breast augmentation procedure will be able to return to full activity without restriction, over the long-term. You may find the attached link, dedicated to patients "in competition” helpful to you. Best wishes.

Dear Calicat,A breast augmentation should not directly effect your ability to exercise to full capacity.  If you are a body builder or power lifter you may want to consider placing the implants over the pectoral muscle to maintain the full strength of your pectorals.  If placed under the muscle also be aware of the hyperanimation deformity (shifting of the implant with pectoral muscle contraction) that may occur during intense exercise.  The new form stable implant may be your best option for over the muscle placement, as it is less likely to show rippling.  Good luck!

Great question.  The answer is yes you can undergo breast augmentation safely!  The only real issue is implant size and placement--whether it be above or below the pectoralis muscle.  Most athletic women who perform intense upper body workouts and weight training prefer to have the implants above the muscle in order to reduce the possibility of implant animation which is when flexing the pectorals muscle moves the implant upwards.  This is less likely to happen if the implant is placed above the muscle.  The downside of placing the implant above the muscle, however, is a very slightly increased rate of capsular contracture as well as an increased possibility of being able to see and feel the implant (especially in small breasted women).  I suggest you go in for a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss your concerns in more detail.  Good luck! 

In over 20 years of practice, I have performed many breast augmentations on competitive athletes including body builders, aerobic instructors, runners, tennis players, etc. Once fully healed (within months), these athletes resumed ALL of their activities without a problem. The implant choice is not all that important in regards to physical activity. Although the sub pectoral pocket is by far the best place for a breast implant, on occasions, an athlete can feel the implant move with contraction of the pectoralis muscle. This movement is normal and hardly noticeable by anyone else. A skier once told me that after skiing, her breast implants stay colder for a longer period of time and take a little longer to warm up.Hope this helps.

Hi, this shouldn't affect you in any way.  I do a lot of figure competitors and athletes.  Very common.    Good luck! 

There is no reason you can not have a breast augmentation, I usually try to put in modest size silicone implants and place them over the muscle. The newer silicone implants are a bit more cohesive and rarely ripple. Also these are really well made and rarely rupture. Speak to an experienced plastic surgeon and look at their photos, you will do well.

Many very athletic women get breast augmentation.  Wi that being said, there are a few things to consider.  If you are a body builder, lean and muscular, you should consider staying with small implants if you want them under the muscle or you will need to place them in front of the muscle which may make rippling more visible, if you get rippling.  If you are a world-class/professional athlete, the implants under the muscle may effect your muscle strength and function enough to efct your performance at that level, especially if you go with bigger implants.  I have cared for a number of fitness instructors, some who compete, without any athletic concerns after surgery.  So you can do just fine.  You should consult with an American Board of Plastic Surgery certified surgeon to address your concerns and goals.