In athletic patients, the autologous tissue around the breast is often relatively thin, which is why an implant should be placed submuscularly (under the pectoral muscle) or dual plane (half under the pectoral muscle).
Placement above the muscle in slim women, on the other hand, often results in the implant edges being clearly and inconspicuously visible.
It is often reported on the internet that, especially in athletes, placing the implants under the muscle can lead to inaccurate movement of the breast when the muscles are tensed. This is not the case with correctly performed surgery.
In order to ensure that the implants grow in well and the scar can heal properly, sports such as kite surfing, cross-fit or weight training, where the pectoral muscle is under a lot of strain, should not be practiced for a long time. We are happy to provide sport-specific information during a consultation.
For sports-loving patients who do not want to give up their sporting activities for longer than normal, we offer a special technique in which the implants are additionally fixed by inserting a matrix.
The consultation with one of our FMH specialists in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery includes the following services:
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