How rough can I be with my implants once the healing process is complete?

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How will a breast augmentation affect our (myself and my husband) sex life. Without trying to be too graphic, we are very adventurous and a little kinky and rough. We have sex about 5 times a week and I'm really looking forward to using my breasts during foreplay and I love the sensation when he plays with them. I'm worried we will have to be careful with them and it will hinder our sex life. How/why do implants rupture I saw a video of a car running over one and it didn't break so I'm confused.

David J. Wages, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Silicone implants are quite strong and durable.  I have seen testing on implants with compression and stretching that were not able to cause any visible damage to the shell.  That being said, over time the shell will weaken and may rupture and need to be replaced. Once your treating surgeon clears you postoperatively it is highly unlikely that one could rupture the implant with physical activity.  Good luck.

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question! Altitude and pressure have no effect on breast implants, whether saline or silicone. It is safe to travel by air within pressurized cabins or even scuba dive without concern. No further precautions should be taken during these activities. Certainly, discuss any concerns with your surgeon prior. In the same manner, blunt force will unlikely cause rupture. Repeated trauma from the folding io the implant over time is known to be associated with rupture. Obviously, penetrating trauma from sharp objects will also result in rupture. Both saline and silicone implants are very durable and daily activities will likely not cause any increased risk to the integrity of the implant. Hope that thus helps. Best wishes!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Breast implants are designed to withstand significant amount of force.  In other words, rupture of the implants would require significant force, unlikely to be sustained during sexual activity. Best wishes.

Bryan Correa, MD · Answer

Difficult question to put into practical terms, but at the end of the day I would not limit your activity due to this concern. The implants are quite durable and clinical experience has shown that rupture is not necessarily correlated with 'roughness'  - for example implants often go un-ruptured through car accidents, but others experience a 'silent rupture' where no known external damage has occurred. All this being said, the FDA does recommend MRI to check the implants 3yr after surgery then every 2 yrs, so if you are worried you can always follow their recommendations and check with an MRI.I would say live your life and enjoy. I hope this is helpful.

Brian Coan, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi DreamingOfCs, thanks for sharing your question. This would be great to discuss with your surgeon directly. It is important to follow their exact post operative instructions, as many surgeons have different protocol. Best of luck to you. -Dr. Coan

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