Breast augmentation and racket sports: will breast implants affect me playing Badminton?

If you choose your implants correctly, your activity level and arm movements should not affect your results. I recommend that my patients wait 6 weeks before returning to any strenuous activity, so the implants can develop a strong capsule to keep them in place during such activities. The only movement that I have seen displace implants is bench press. The action of the pectoralis muscle will gradually move the implant down and lateral. 

Great question!  I perform breast augmentation on many types of patients including those that are very active in sports.  In fact I have several weightlifter / body builder who job is not only to lift weights but also train others as well.  Having a breast augmentation will not affect your ability to play sports, badminton, or even lifting weights.  There maybe an adjustment period as you will now have extra chest volume to complete your swing stroke, but otherwise should not affect the ability to play.Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai  @DrRogerTsai

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question its difficult evaluate you if the case dont have a picture, my recommendation is get  a consultation in person with a plastic surgeon to discuss all about theme.

You should still be able to play racket sports after a breast augmentation.  If you're very active, you may want to go with a more conservative size.  Most of my athletic patients are able to start exercising 1 month after surgery however it may take up to 3 months before you can play racket sports at a high level.  

Dear cantthinkofansn,your activities should be no problem and you should be able to play badminton and lift weights after the surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

How soon after augmentation and how impaired your game is depend on whether implants are subglandular or sub-muscular, how large they are, technical factors of the procedure, your subjective response to discomfort, and other factors.We have augmented many athletes involved in many sports (including professional tennis).  What I've found is that detailed pre-surgical consideration of your situation and planning for both the best result and the quickest return to full function are important elements for success.

Thank you for your question. There is no reason you should not be able to return to badminton or any other sport you currently enjoy after a breast augmentation. It will take a solid 10-12 weeks before you are 100% back to feeling "normal", but assuming there are no complications, you should be back to 100%. In my practice I have rock climbers, cross fit enthusiasts, triathletes, SCUBA divers, military people who have to pass their PT tests, runners, tennis players, horse riders and more. You should be able to do all the same things you do now after surgery. Best of luck.

Assuming a well executed (and complication free) breast augmentation procedure,   you should be able to return to all activities including competitive badminton without limitations. Your plastic surgeon will guide you when it comes to gradual resumption of full activity.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.  Best wishes.

Dear Cantthinkofansn,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. It is best to answer your question during a face-to-face evaluation, when you can discuss your goals and expectations for the procedure, and you can have a physical examination to evaluate for that procedure. You are an excellent candidate for a breast augmentation.  The size, profile, shape, texture, and type of implant (e.g., saline, silicone, “gummy bear”) is based on your desired versus existing breast size and shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. It is essential that you have an in-person consultation to develop a treatment plan that specifically addresses your personal surgical goals, and your body’s anatomy. I recommend that you find a board-certified, or board-eligible plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Be sure to have all of your questions answered during a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, and review before and after pictures of similar patients whom have had this procedure. If you have any questions, call our office for assistance. Good luck!

Best,

Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS

Harvard educated plastic surgeon

Texas “Top Doc” 2017, 2018

RealSelf100

America’s Top Plastic Surgeons, Consumer’s Research Council, 2010 - 2018

Thank you for your question, there is absolutely no problem in playing any form of sports whether it be badminton or swimming or tennis, you are free to play all Sports 3 weeks after a Breast Implant surgery. I think that should answer a question. Best Regards,Amit Gupta