I have read that by 6-8 weeks post op it is okay to scuba dive. However, my surgeon suggested to me 6 months. When I asked why, he said because I had tubular breasts and the implants haven't 'bottomed out' yet, that there is more risk of swelling if I scuba dive as it is a high impact sport. He had earlier said contact sports at 8 weeks was fine. I am currently 4 weeks post op and want to scuba dive at 10 weeks post op. He said it wouldn't cause permanent damage but maybe just cause swelling. Any answers?
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Thank you for your question. When breast implants are placed under the chest muscle they are not usually completely covered by the muscle. In the most common operation the bottom of the muscle is left open and the implant drops partially below the muscle. In most cases only 1/2-2/3 of the im...
Congratulations on your decision to have breast augmentation. It is very important that he do not have any underlying infectious process such as ringworm when placing breast implants into your body. Please consult a dermatologist for appropriate treatment and delay your breast augmentation u...
Thank you for your question. Your result looks excellent based on the photos that I see. Please check your preop photos see if there was an asymmetry preop. Please ask your plastic surgeon whether you should be wearing any device at this stage and do not rely on the Internet advice. If the...
