Can I play competitive softball after having a breast augmentation?

You can absolutely return to playing competitive softball after breast augmentation surgery. I have triple crown body builders in my practice who return to light weightlifting at around the 6th week after surgery and gradually return to their preoperative full lifting weight about two weeks after that. I also have patients after three months who return to activities like sky diving, kickboxing, and scuba diving. I hope this information is reassuring. Play ball! To read more, click on the link below.Dr. Ted EisenbergBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Yes, you can, however, I would wait several weeks prior to resuming play.    I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Competitive sports can be tough on implants. Periareola approach with saline through a tiny 1.6cm incision would be your best bet, Also waiting 6 weeks before playing again after surgery. Good luck...

Dear xx_jmc,you should be able to return to your normal activities once you are fully recovered. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Thank you for reaching out! You should absolutely be able to return to softball post op. It may take some time to fully recover, but it is not uncommon for athletes to undergo breast augmentations. Be sure to visit a few experienced board certified surgeons. best of luck! Dr. Kim

Thank you for sharing your doubts with us.  Playing sports at a high competitive level may be possible after having a a breast augmentation. Modern implants are designed to resist most of the direct forces due to traumas.   High cohesive silicone gel make this possible without any major complications. 
Have a great day,  Best of Luck. 
Dr. Derby Sang Caputo, MD. Plastic Surgeon / Dominican Republic 

Thank you for the question. Long-term patients who undergo breast augmentation surgery (barring any complications) should be able to return to all activities with full strength. 
Timing to return to specific types of exercise will vary from one patient to another. Best to check with your plastic surgeon for specific advice. Generally, I suggest patients gradually ease back into the strenuous aerobic exercise 4 to 6 weeks postoperatively, assuming that they are doing well and there have been no complications. Lower body exercise can generally be resumed 2 weeks postoperatively. Use common sense, listen to your body, and gradually resume previous activity. In my practice, I ask patients to avoid contact and strenuous exercise involving the pectoralis major muscles ( such as push-ups, bench press, burpees, dancing on a pole…) for at least 3-6 months. 
  Best wishes.

The recomendation for you is to put the implants over the muscle, in order to avoid changes in the muscle biomechanics. This changes are minimal, but for a professional athlete could reduce performance.

Thank you for your question. Certainly if you are a right candidate. Many athletes have this procedure and they do participate in competitive sports. Please consult with a board certified PS for evaluation and to discuss your goals

Most patients can return to aggressive physical activity by 6-8 weeks after breast augmentation.  However I am assuming that you wear a chest protector which would be important.