Tight Chest and Poor Posture Due to Breast Augmentation?

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I had BA done in 2005. The implants are under the muscle and are the anatomical silicone gel type. Is it possible for the implants to make my chest muscles tighter or harder to stretch out? My trainer says I can't lift weights the proper way because my chest muscles aren't pulling their weight so my back over compensates. Is it just my posture or my desk job or is there any way the implants are a factor in this? My massage therapist always comments on my tight chest muscles too.

Michael Constantin Gartner, DO · Answer

With stretching to improve your flexibility in the area, your chest muscles can gradually improve. However, in most cases breast augmentation does not have a negative impact on chest muscles once you've healed.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

If you're implants are very big they might be causing some problems.  However, I would recommend stretching or physical therapy if you're posture is bad and causing you pain.

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Unless you are a true power lifter whose goal is to bench press the most weight possible, under the muscle breast augmentation should not alter your ability to workout and look fit.  Good luck.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Literally millions of women have breast implants under the pectoralis muscle. I have never heard that they cause any functional problems with that muscle. If sub muscular placement for whatever reason is improper for you they can be translocated to a sub glandular position.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

As you can imagine, online consultants will not be able to provide you with specific information/advice. However, generally speaking, the majority of patients who undergo breast augmentation surgery are able to return to strenuous work and/or exercise without limitations caused by the breast implants.

	 If you have concerns about the breast implants or "tightness", you may benefit from in person consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons in your area, for precise evaluation.

	 Best wishes

Tight Chest and Poor Posture Due to Breast Augmentation?

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Answer: Breast implants do not cause tight pectoralis muscle.

Answer: Breast implants do not cause tight pectoralis muscle.

Answer: Tight Chest and Poor Posture due to Breast Augmentation?

Answer: Tight Chest and Poor Posture due to Breast Augmentation?

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Tight Chest and Poor Posture Due to Breast Augmentation?

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Answer: Breast implants do not cause tight pectoralis muscle.

Answer: Breast implants do not cause tight pectoralis muscle.

Answer: Tight Chest and Poor Posture due to Breast Augmentation?

Answer: Tight Chest and Poor Posture due to Breast Augmentation?

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