1 year post op revision for pectoral muscle floating after implants. Can I ever workout chest again?

March 19, 2022
Asked By:Hawaiingirl in Sanger, California

16 years ago I had implants. They started to travel to my armpit and you could see my sternum and a hole or dip near bottom corner. I had a breast lift with implant replacement. My surgeon opened me up and spent 5 hours trying to fix a mess. She said the previous surgeon had cut my pectoral muscle completely in half. Almost 1yr post op. Can I ever workout chest again? How do I prevent the repaired muscle from tearing or separating again? How best to keep them intact. Sleeping in a bra etc?

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
March 25, 2022

Answer: Working out after pectoral muscle repair

1 person found this helpful
Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
March 25, 2022

Answer: Working out after pectoral muscle repair

1 person found this helpful
Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 21, 2022

Answer: Postoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 21, 2022

Answer: Postoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
May 3, 2022

Answer: Muscle

MOST RECENT
May 3, 2022

Answer: Muscle

Recommended reading

Breast Implant Revision

Everything you need to know about Breast Implant Revision

  • 92% worth it
  • 5.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $10,353
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended reading

Breast Implant Revision

Everything you need to know about Breast Implant Revision

  • 92% worth it
  • 5.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $10,353
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT