I used to be very active and had a BA on 1/28/16 with 330cc silicone under the muscle (almost no breast tissue prior to op.) and ever since then I haven't been able to work out properly. It doesn't hurt anymore when I move around or sleep, but jogging and arm workouts etc are still painful. Is this normal? When can I expect to regain full mobility?
May 11, 2016
Answer: When to workout I'm sorry to hear that you have some persistent discomfort. However, I'd offer reassurance that this will improve over time and hopefully fully resolve. Scar tissue and healing evolve over the course of an entire year. Massage any firm or tender areas and continue to workout. The scar tissue should soften and stretch over time and eventually you should expect to be able to workout as you did prior to surgery. Best wishes.
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May 11, 2016
Answer: When to workout I'm sorry to hear that you have some persistent discomfort. However, I'd offer reassurance that this will improve over time and hopefully fully resolve. Scar tissue and healing evolve over the course of an entire year. Massage any firm or tender areas and continue to workout. The scar tissue should soften and stretch over time and eventually you should expect to be able to workout as you did prior to surgery. Best wishes.
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May 10, 2016
Answer: 3 Months After Breast Augmentation Depending on how fit your muscles were prior to surgery, it may take you longer to recover than many other patients. If the implants are put under a very well developed muscle, the muscle takes longer to recover, as there is more muscle that must stretch and eventually relax before the implants settle into position. It is possible that an implant may be rubbing on a tender area that is causing more discomfort than usual. Have you expressed your concerns to your board certified plastic surgeon? I will often recommend massaging areas where the nerves are known to rest, which can help the discomfort subside. For my weight lifters and runners, I usually tell them to expect 10-12 weeks before the implants begin to soften and settle, which is significantly longer than the 4-6 weeks for most patients. Best of luck to you!
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May 10, 2016
Answer: 3 Months After Breast Augmentation Depending on how fit your muscles were prior to surgery, it may take you longer to recover than many other patients. If the implants are put under a very well developed muscle, the muscle takes longer to recover, as there is more muscle that must stretch and eventually relax before the implants settle into position. It is possible that an implant may be rubbing on a tender area that is causing more discomfort than usual. Have you expressed your concerns to your board certified plastic surgeon? I will often recommend massaging areas where the nerves are known to rest, which can help the discomfort subside. For my weight lifters and runners, I usually tell them to expect 10-12 weeks before the implants begin to soften and settle, which is significantly longer than the 4-6 weeks for most patients. Best of luck to you!
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