If I have a breast implant under the muscle, would I have to give up swim training or just reduce my hours in the pool?

January 22, 2020
Asked By:Honest4153 in New York, NY

I’m considering 300cc silicone BA under the muscle but i’m a keen swimmer - swimming fast laps for 3-4 hours every week. I have a preference for an implant under the muscle - but have been told I will need to reduce my swimming in order to avoid pushing the implant out of place over time. Can anyone give me an estimate of what is reasonable e.g. 1 - 2 hours of swimming training a week would likely be ok, or if I go with an implant under the muscle should I be considering a new sport altogether.

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July 2, 2020

Answer: F I have a breast implant under the muscle, would I have to give up swim training

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July 2, 2020

Answer: F I have a breast implant under the muscle, would I have to give up swim training

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August 15, 2020

Answer: Not just the exercise itself

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Answer: Not just the exercise itself

January 28, 2020

Answer: Implant under the muscle

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January 28, 2020

Answer: Implant under the muscle

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 28, 2020

Answer: If I have a breast implant under the muscle, would I have to give up swim training or just reduce my hours in the pool?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 28, 2020

Answer: If I have a breast implant under the muscle, would I have to give up swim training or just reduce my hours in the pool?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 28, 2020

Answer: Caution with under muscle implants for athletic women

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Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 28, 2020

Answer: Caution with under muscle implants for athletic women

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January 26, 2020

Answer: If I have a breast implant under the muscle, would I have to give up swim training or just reduce my hours in the pool?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 26, 2020

Answer: If I have a breast implant under the muscle, would I have to give up swim training or just reduce my hours in the pool?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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