How can you put together a good chest workout for women with silicone implants?
A very common concern among women who choose breast augmentation surgery is training. Basically, we need to follow certain guidelines, understand how the surgery is performed, and consider the woman’s individual circumstances to develop a good training program!
First, it’s important to understand that anatomically, there are two types of surgery, which directly affect the training method after silicone implant surgery!
Postoperative Recovery for Women
After three weeks, women are generally cleared to exercise, depending on whether their recovery is quick and active.
However, in the initial stage, sudden movements in the chest area are not possible. Training with heavy weights is not recommended at this point, even for the lower body, as it may affect the surgical area.
During this phase, the arm should be kept as still as possible. For example, light aerobic activity is a good choice.
Obviously, the range of motion, load intensity, and certain exercises that deviate from the patient’s anatomy must be approached with extreme caution to avoid immediately overloading the area, while gradually increasing training intensity.
Women’s Chest Training with Silicone Implants Under the Muscles
Intramuscular silicone implant surgery is generally suitable for women with small breasts and certain skin characteristics.
In general, this type of surgery is more painful, and recovery takes a little longer. Accordingly, it is recommended to avoid upper-body training for at least 4 weeks to allow for complete healing.
In some cases, this period may be as long as 3 months.
As suggested by Adams (2008), healing will be slower due to the “detachment” of the pectoral muscle or some of its fibers. The time without training during this period depends on many factors, and your doctor will be able to assess them.
Chest Training for Women with Silicone Implants Over the Muscles
In most cases, silicone implants placed over the muscles involve a somewhat quicker recovery, but this depends on the specific situation. According to Adams (2008), the recovery period in this case is also 1 to 3 months.
Generally speaking, the training approach is very similar to that for breast implants placed under the muscle: use light loads and a smaller range of motion, and increase them gradually.
Conclusion
Women with silicone implants should wait for a full recovery before doing intense exercise. Recovery should follow medical guidance and take personal circumstances into account, but you will normally recover 100% within 90 days.
In addition, different types of training should be considered according to your goals and the type of implant used. To determine the best approach, consult surgeons and fitness professionals.
On the other hand, women considering silicone implants should be aware of the risks and recovery requirements, and discuss better ways to optimize the aesthetic results so they can achieve good outcomes after recovery and return to their usual fitness routine.
It is essential to talk with your surgical team and explain all your daily activities, including training, when getting silicone implants. This will help you understand how to get the implants placed properly without encountering problems in the future. #VEMPROTREINO.
