I pole dance and I want a boob job. Will this affect me in the future?

Hello and thank you for your question.
Placing breast implants under the muscle can prevent rippling and implant edges from showing especially in patients with thin breast tissues, however, with poll dancing and working out, you may feel the implants move as your chest wall muscles contract.
I would recommend to obtain an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to further discuss your options and expectations for best cosmetic results.
I hope this helps. Best, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hello @ranimsami thank you for your question. A breast augmentation surgery is ambulatory, the patient from the first day after the surgery has an elastic band on the chest and so in reality the daily life activities that does not need upper body strength are ok for postoperative care. However, in the case of the activity you perform, it is important to take a reasonable amount of time to return to it, because as you rightly say, you need a lot of strength in your arms. Remember that each specialist has his recommendations and it is important to follow them for a better recovery. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS

Hello thanks for your question. Typically we prefer sub-muscular breast augmentation for its pros of support around a heavy implant, less risk of capsular contracture and better outcome after 5-10 years. The pectoralis muscle does become slightly weaker after a breast augmentation. Each person is different on what their residual strength of their pec is afterwards. Consideration of a sub fascial/sub glandular implant should be reviewed with your plastic surgeon given your line of work and how active you are.

I’m sure there are plenty of women with implants who do what you do. You should talk to them about any issues they have because of implants.,my suggestion is just don’t go very big.

Dear ranimsami,
I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

After you are recovered you should be able to return to your active lifestyle including pole dancing. Waiting 2-3 months should be adequate. Be sure to return to activity slowly and always follow your surgeon's instructions regarding recovery.

When considering Breast Augmentation, there are many options that need to be discussed with the patient. After thorough examination of the patient and understanding the goals the patient desires.
If you do not have enough tissue to cover the implant a submuscular position is preferred, However the lower one third of the implant is not fully covered by the muscle. There is usually NO significant loss of muscle strength. There are many female body builders who have submuscular implant placement.
The risks are
Feeling the implant in the lower pole, and animation deformity when the muscle is flexed.
In your specific situation may consider using Galaflex as an internal support of the lower pole of the breast and significant decrease in Bottoming out of the implant, and if attached to the edge of the muscle and the infra-mammary line would decrease the risk of animation.
Using Galaflex would increase the cost and minor increase in surgery time.
Samir Shureih MD. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Maryland, USA

Many women are very athletic who receive implants. You should be able to return to dancing by 8 weeks. You may need to add more support to the bras worn during dancing initially to minimize pushing your implants too much laterally. I would not dance without a bra for at least 3 to 4 months.

Hi and welcome to our forum!
Submuscular placement of breast implants will not impair your ability to pole dance. You must wait a month or two after your surgery before resuming any strenuous activities. Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes...