I am considering breast implants, but want to know how my training will be affected. I bench press (free weights) regularly with 100+lbs. Will the implants cause me to lose strength indefinitely? I prefer going under the muscle with silicone. I also do not want to damage the implants. Any input would be helpful.
Answer: I Am a Female Powerlifter and Train with Heavy Weight. How Will Implants Affect Upper Body Strength?
As a bodybuilder and as an athlete who has bench pressed 600 lbs, I probably have a different view on this question. If your goal is to become the strongest you can become, there is NO doubt that there will be a decrement in strength with submuscular augmentation. If you have enough tissue above the muscle to camouflage the implant, then go above the muscle. If you have very little tissue or diet down at certain times, you should consider submuscular implants with the understanding that there will be a small decrease in strength and that there may be a small chance to laterally displace the implants. I have put submuscular implants in women who have bench pressed almost 300 lbs without ill effect, but it is always better for the patient to be fully informed. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Answer: I Am a Female Powerlifter and Train with Heavy Weight. How Will Implants Affect Upper Body Strength?
As a bodybuilder and as an athlete who has bench pressed 600 lbs, I probably have a different view on this question. If your goal is to become the strongest you can become, there is NO doubt that there will be a decrement in strength with submuscular augmentation. If you have enough tissue above the muscle to camouflage the implant, then go above the muscle. If you have very little tissue or diet down at certain times, you should consider submuscular implants with the understanding that there will be a small decrease in strength and that there may be a small chance to laterally displace the implants. I have put submuscular implants in women who have bench pressed almost 300 lbs without ill effect, but it is always better for the patient to be fully informed. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Answer: May want to consider subglandular placement
In power lifters the pectoralis muscle can be bulky so you might want to consider using a gel implant place just underneath the breast gland so you will not have muscle movement of your implant when you are lifting. This should not effect you muscle strength after your initial post op period.
Good luck,
Dr T
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Answer: May want to consider subglandular placement
In power lifters the pectoralis muscle can be bulky so you might want to consider using a gel implant place just underneath the breast gland so you will not have muscle movement of your implant when you are lifting. This should not effect you muscle strength after your initial post op period.
Good luck,
Dr T
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April 1, 2013
Answer: Body building and breast augmentation.
As a power lifter you have 2 options each of which has its pros and cons. Option one is to go below the muscle. Main advantage being NO affect on your muscle strength nor function. But several major downsides. First is rippling and potential visibility of the implant. This leads to the "fake" look. More importantly is the increased risk of capsular contracture. Alternatively is to go under the muscle. The benefit being increased coverage of the implant , a more natural look and reduced capsular contracture. As for how it will affect your muscle no one can tell. There are many fit and active women with sub muscular implants who don't notice any weakness. That being said no one can be sure. Additionally your implants WILL move when you workout. I hope that helps.
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April 1, 2013
Answer: Body building and breast augmentation.
As a power lifter you have 2 options each of which has its pros and cons. Option one is to go below the muscle. Main advantage being NO affect on your muscle strength nor function. But several major downsides. First is rippling and potential visibility of the implant. This leads to the "fake" look. More importantly is the increased risk of capsular contracture. Alternatively is to go under the muscle. The benefit being increased coverage of the implant , a more natural look and reduced capsular contracture. As for how it will affect your muscle no one can tell. There are many fit and active women with sub muscular implants who don't notice any weakness. That being said no one can be sure. Additionally your implants WILL move when you workout. I hope that helps.
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March 29, 2013
Answer: Breast Augmentation for Power lifter?
Although it is not possible to give you good advice without direct examination and a full communication of your goals, I like your plan when it comes to sub muscular breast augmentation with silicone gel breast implants for most patients in the “fitness industry”.
Although promises cannot be made, I do not think that you should expect any decrease in upper body strength after breast augmentation surgery. However, your plastic surgeon may have specific instructions when it comes to specific exercises to avoid for a prolonged period of time after the procedure is performed.
Best wishes.
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March 29, 2013
Answer: Breast Augmentation for Power lifter?
Although it is not possible to give you good advice without direct examination and a full communication of your goals, I like your plan when it comes to sub muscular breast augmentation with silicone gel breast implants for most patients in the “fitness industry”.
Although promises cannot be made, I do not think that you should expect any decrease in upper body strength after breast augmentation surgery. However, your plastic surgeon may have specific instructions when it comes to specific exercises to avoid for a prolonged period of time after the procedure is performed.
Best wishes.
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June 16, 2016
Answer: Powerlifters and muscle strength after surgery
This question has actually been studied scientifically. After 4 weeks, the study showed no change at all in pectoral strength compared to pre-op testing, even with sub-pectoral implants.
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June 16, 2016
Answer: Powerlifters and muscle strength after surgery
This question has actually been studied scientifically. After 4 weeks, the study showed no change at all in pectoral strength compared to pre-op testing, even with sub-pectoral implants.
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