Today I had a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, and he adviced me that if I get pec implants I am completely forbidden to do any sort of chest excersize, chest workout, or any strenuous activity involving my chest muscles ever again. I just wanted to confirm this, I've tried to do a lot of research but have only found general answers stating that I can resume excersize within 6 months. Thank you !
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Only on the basis of detailed, in person evaluation, measurement of chest wall and discussion about your goals, one could give you a meaningfull answer. There are many implant styles and sizes available for this procedure and your surgeon should be able to select appropriate one based on this...
Thanks for your question. Shaving has its pros and cons, which is probably why you did not get a definitive answer. Sometimes shaving before surgery can cause infection in the surgery site. For our pectoral implant patients we usually shave armpits intra-op. It is best to ask your surgeon...
One of the possible reasons for this pain is that you developed condition called neuroma; smal nerve endings encapsulated in the scar due to constant irritation of the implant edge. Only on the basis of in person evaluation, a board certified plastic surgeon, who has experience with pectoral...