Almost all of my patients are concerned with maintaining their nipple sensation and being able to fully resume all physical activity after their recovery from breast augmentation. A recent study, by Banbury in The Journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons should be reassuring.The study assessed 47 patients for pectoralis muscle function, breast sensation and body image before and after subpectoral breast augmentation.
The strength and movement of the pectoral muscle, which is the large muscle on the chest that flexes and rotates the shoulder, did not significantly change during the study period. There was no change in muscle flexion (bending), extension or raising the arms when preoperative muscle function was compared with the three-month and six-month evaluation periods. In addition, there was no significant difference in muscle function regardless of implant size.In assessing sensory changes of the breast, both pressure and vibratory testing were performed. Results from the study indicated a significant change in breast sensation at three months postoperatively but the sensation returned by six months, indicating that the change was temporary while the tissue surrounding the breast healed. There was no correlation stated with size of implant or surgical incision.
This is welcome news for all yoga practicing, treadmill running, tennis and golf players. Your performance in the gym shouldn’t suffer and you should be as sensitive as before.
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