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Unless you are planning to land on your breasts, you should be fine skydiving after a breast augmentation. Breast implants are pretty tough and durable and should be able to withstand any forces that your natural breast tissue can withstand.
Thank you for your question. Yes, it is perfectly fine to go sky diving when you are that far out from surgery. I encourage patients to get back to life and enjoy their favorite activities (scuba diving, skiing, wakeboarding, etc). You may still notice some aches and pains, but this is normal. Have fun.
Sounds like fun! You should be fine to go parachuting. Be sure to wear a good sports bra for support. Follow up with your plastic surgeon as he recommends.
Hello! Thank you for your question! Age alone is not a contraindication to a surgical procedure. There are a few medical comorbidities that contribute to a higher risk during any surgical procedure including infections, wound complications, delayed wound healing, bleeding, anesthetic risks,...
Examination will be critical, but the two items you suggest as well as fat grafting may be useful tools.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Insurance companies must ya for reconstructive breast surgery resulting for breast cancer. You should consult a plastic surgeon who can send photos of your situation to the insurance company to determine if your case meets their criteria for coverage. It will depend on the extent of...
It is early and the scar is probably in the same place as the old one. I would wait and relax and let time shape the lower portion of the breast. Hard to be patient some times but really nothing else to do. Good Luck
Thank you for your question. In short, yes, it is very common for patients to have some pain and discomfort weeks after surgery. If there is associated redness, warmth to the skin or increasing swelling in addition to the pain, seek the evaluation of your surgeon right away as this...
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