I am 1.5 years post op from getting 375cc silicone implants placed under the muscle. I am very active and have no issues aside from disliking the feeling of chest dominant exercises. I am now training for a triathlon, and am a bit concerned with the swimming portion since it does involve the pec muscles. My main concern is keeping my implants looking good while training hard. Most swimsuits are not supportive. Should I be swimming in a sports bra? Does support matter as much in a pool? Any tips?
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Fat may be helpful, but is limited in the volume you can achieve unless you have a fair amount of donor fat below your waist. Implants may give the better volume. The flexing muscle may always be present.
Thanks for the question and providing the pictures. From the pre op pictures it appears that there was a small difference in level of inframammary fold. The haematoma and subsequent evacuation could have resulted in bigger pocket. It would be not reasonable to give it more time to settle before...
Thank you for your inquiry. To my knowledge there aren't many high quality studies examining which implant company causes less rippling when the implants are actually inserted into a patient. However, when the implants are examined side by side, they do have a different feel. Also, both...
