After saline breast implants, can I water ski?

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Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

Yes. I have patients who scuba dive, kick box and body build and it's safe for them to get back to their sports about six weeks after surgery. The same is true of water skiing. Breast implants are designed to be sturdy, and each manufacturer has its own testing protocol. Allergan tests its implants by exerting nearly 55 pounds of force
on them repeatedly, up to 6.5 million times. If you were to smack into the water while you were skiing, it would be unlikely that you'd exert that much force on them.

Jimmy S. Firouz, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, once you have healed completely you can water ski after saline breast implants. I have many patients who are incredibly active and are always concerned that they will lose their ability to do the activities they love, or have to modify them, and are always so happy when I tell them they will be able to continue their activities after they have recovered completely. Just make sure you discuss your water skiing with your board certified plastic surgeon and get proper clearance before you resume.

Gregory Mesna, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes. Most patients can return to light activity (walking and gentle lower body workouts)  the first week or so after surgery. Upper body workouts can usually be resumed 3-4 weeks after surgery however it may take an additional 1-2 months to work up to the same level of activity that you were at before surgery.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

After breast augmentation has healed, you can participate in any activities that you would have before the surgery.

Jeanette Padgett, MD, FACS · Answer

Do not ski soon after surgery.  Limit your activity the first 2 weeks then gradually increase your activity.  You should be able to resume strenuous exercise at 6-8 weeks.  Best wishes.

After saline breast implants, can I water ski?

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