I am 3 weeks post op and carefully following all instructions. Roughly when is it safe to return to full workouts and sports? Will contact sports like roller derby damage my new breasts? Is hardened cups enough to protect them or do I need to hang up my skates for the sake of my boobs?
Answer: Returning to contact sports after breast augmentations Hi 62 PeachesThe scar around your implants (capsule) should be stable within 6-8 weeks. I would recommend leaving your return to a physically challenging sport, such as your roller derby, until at least 8 weeks post op. I would not suggest giving up your sport, but just accepting that there is some risk involved in it. Current implants (at least the FDA approved trio - Allergan, Mentor & Sientra/Silimed) are all quite difficult to break, and your hardened cups should protect them if the cups are large enough to fully cover your breasts. You are probably more likely to have a knee or ankle injury than to rupture your implants.Dr Gavin Sandercoe
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Answer: Returning to contact sports after breast augmentations Hi 62 PeachesThe scar around your implants (capsule) should be stable within 6-8 weeks. I would recommend leaving your return to a physically challenging sport, such as your roller derby, until at least 8 weeks post op. I would not suggest giving up your sport, but just accepting that there is some risk involved in it. Current implants (at least the FDA approved trio - Allergan, Mentor & Sientra/Silimed) are all quite difficult to break, and your hardened cups should protect them if the cups are large enough to fully cover your breasts. You are probably more likely to have a knee or ankle injury than to rupture your implants.Dr Gavin Sandercoe
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April 20, 2015
Answer: Returning to sports after augmentation At this stage, you should be able to begin doing whatever you want. Start slow and increase the intensity and severity of the workouts and weights. You should be able to resume contact sports as well. With padding and protection you mention, I would think your implants would be fine. They are pretty tough. See for yourself. Ask your surgeon to squeeze a sample implant as hard as you can. Likely, you will not be able to "pop it".
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April 20, 2015
Answer: Returning to sports after augmentation At this stage, you should be able to begin doing whatever you want. Start slow and increase the intensity and severity of the workouts and weights. You should be able to resume contact sports as well. With padding and protection you mention, I would think your implants would be fine. They are pretty tough. See for yourself. Ask your surgeon to squeeze a sample implant as hard as you can. Likely, you will not be able to "pop it".
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