Should I have a breast augmentation if I practice contortion, hand balance, and artistic gymnastics?

Thank you for your question! Having a breast augmentation will not effect your athletic routine negatively. However, during your immediate post op recovery, I recommend taking 3 weeks off of cardio at the gym, and 6 weeks off of weight training and yoga. For gymnastics and any vigorous activity, I recommend waiting 6 weeks before resuming. I recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

You can be very physically active and athletic and still get breast augmentation surgery. That said, you need to be prepared to take at least 4-6 weeks off to recover before you resume any vigorous exercise. Best to book an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in order to assess whether this is the right procedure for you and to discuss any questions or concerns that you might have. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when deciding on a breast augmentation surgery such as  your anatomy, current breast size, the type of implant, the type of incision, etc...and all this should be discussed in person with your doctor. 

Thanks for the question. It is very achievable to have breast augmentation surgery and be athletic. The one thing I always take into consideration is sub-glandular versus sub-pectoral placement of the breast implant. My preference is to place the implant sub-pec but advise my patients not to train pectoral muscles. Over development of this muscle group and cause breast implants to displace and look unnatural. As always, it is best to consult a board certified plastic surgeon. Communication is key! 

Hello and thank you for your question. You should still be able to perform your current activities after breast augmentation. I
would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a full
evaluation and advice. Best,
Pejman
Aflaki, M.D.
Johns
Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Although thin and athletic women are more at risk for implant visibility if they are placed above the muscle, the dual plane method for under muscle placement has drawbacks that you should be aware of. For one, because a portion of the pectoral muscle is detached, you can lose strength and have diminished function of it. Another manifestation of this is animation deformity, which has been reported to occur in a high percentage of women with dual plane. If you don't go too large then subfascial (in front of the muscle) or split muscle (which does not detach the muscle but preserves upper pole coverage) should be a good solution.

Dear roldecanela99,
Breast implants shouldn't have a negative effect on your activities. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for sharing your question.  Once fully healed, placement of implants should not cause any compromise to your activities.  The issue is implants will add volume to your breasts, and if you only want a modest increase, fat grafting may be a better option.  Hope this helps.

Yes you can still lead a very active lifestyle including exercise that requires a lot different facets after a breast augmentation. You will need to allow your body to heal completely after surgery and should return to your previous routine gradually to avoid injury. The next step is to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.

Hello dear!!
Thanks you for your question. It is my pleasure to help you with your concerns.
You can be your own best version, and you can definitely achieve amazing results with plastic surgery in order to improve your breasts. And yes, you can absolutely get implants, but keep in mind that your recovery process is, at least 6 weeks.
I suggest you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for a good evaluation and to talk about your goals.
I hope this is helpful.  Good luck :)

We perform breast augmentation on a variety of athletes in our office. We have competitive body builders, gymnasts, marathon runners... you name it we have seen it. Having breast augmentation surgery should not limit your physical activity. I would seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a full consultation.