Pole dancing and breast implants? Will it put me at higher risk of capsular contracture?

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I am a serious pole dancer, I do a lot of tricks that require upper body strength and I'm a bit worried about not being able to do them after getting implants. Will it put me at higher risk of capsular contraction? ( when I return back after healing) also another question linked to BII as someone who suffers from mild psoriasis (small patch on arm and sometimes back of the neck) would it be something to worry after about getting surgery as it is an autoimmune disorder?

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

The responses are far more lengthy than appropriate for this forum. It is best to direct all of your questions to your chosen plastic surgeon who should be experienced and board certified. In short, trauma can increase the risk of capsular contracture but this should not exclude you from pole dancing, but it would be wise to avoid such for at least six weeks after your surgery and only with the approval of your surgeon. With regard to BII, this remains highly controversial, but your medical history suggests that you are potentially at a higher risk of BII in the setting of a pre-existing psoriatic condition. What makes things more complicated is that although we are not certain that BII exists, some suggest that the gel filled implants pose a higher risk than saline filled implants. Others feel that the silicone envelope is just as likely to trigger an immune response, irrespective of the implant fill material.

Again, I recommend a thorough consultation with your plastic surgeon. The final decision as to whether or not to proceed with breast augmentation rests with you, after you have been thoroughly educated about potential risks and benefits. Best of luck to you.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Once you are fully healed from surgery you will be able to gradually return to your previous active routine.  To keep risk of capsular contracture rates from rising you want to select an implant that is harmonious with your frame.  Very large implants can increase risk.  Placing the implant beneath the muscle also carries lower capsular contracture rates.  I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. It can weaken the pectoralis muscle initially if implant is placed submuscular.  You will be required to not use your muscle for at least 6 weeks after you can slowly start up again. This may cause the implants to sit up high and we typically recommend massaging after using those muscles. There is always a risk for capsular contracture and risks increase if you go above the muscle or if there is a micro bleed from too much movement too quickly. Even so some patients just do well either way. 
With regards to the Breast implant Illness the studies have not linked it with any autoimmune disorders however because it is still so poorly understood, it can be possible that their is some correlation.

Michael Dobryansky, MD, FACS · Answer

Great question. The best way to think about is in terms of physical activity overall as opposed to your specific type of activity. In my practice women who are very athletic tend to prefer implant placement over the muscle in order to avoid animation deformity. This decision needs to be made together with your surgeon who would have to assess your own breast tissue and it’s thickness to determine if you’re a candidate for this technique.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear D Londonx,
capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during insertion can increase the risk. Thats why we use a Keller Funnel in our practice to reduce that possibility. Our capsular contracture rate is less than 2% because we use a keller funnel as well as meticulous operating room techniques.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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