20 year old implants - Can I still work out my pectoral muscles or should I be easier on them?

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With a 20 year old implants (submuscular), am I allowed to do the yoga exercises that involve my pectoral muscles or should I now go easy on them? Can I still fly with them? Thank you!

Peter D. Geldner, MD · Answer

Breast implants have no required replacement dates. The risk of damage does increase with time. I recommend replacing breast implants whenever  the patient wishes a change in size or appearance of her breasts, or to replace them after implant damage. Yoga or air travel should have no bearing on the integrity of your implants. Live the life you want.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You can continue to fly and exercise as you wish even though your implants are 20 years old.  I do encourage you to visit with your surgeon or breast specialist who can perform an ultrasound of the implants to ensure there are no obvious concerns.

Derek Fletcher, MD · Answer

Yes, you may continue to practice yoga and engage your pec muscles. And you can fly. Perform monthly self exams to monitor your breast health and implant status. The FDA recommends getting surveillance imaging of your implants 3 years after they are placed and every 2 years thereafter.

Albert Ko, MD · Answer

Hi there, you can absolutely work out and use your pec muscles. They should be completley healed from surgery if your implant was placed under the muscle.Good luck!

Michael Dobryansky, MD, FACS · Answer

If your breasts look and feel the same they always have, you can do everything. However, your implants are near their end of useful life and you should strongly consider replacing them at this point.

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