Breast augmentation for athletes and sporting active women

For women with a physically active lifestyle, or for athletes, there are particular requirements when it comes to a breast augmentation. Alongside an aesthetically appealing result, mobility, wearing comfort and long-term functionality play an important role. A breast augmentation for athletes therefore requires individual planning that is matched both to the physical activities and to the aesthetic wishes of the patient. 

Challenges of a breast augmentation in physically active women

Women who take part in sport regularly – particularly intensive sports such as running, weightlifting or endurance sport – often have different requirements of their breast augmentation than less active women. The particular challenges include:

• Mobility and comfort: After the augmentation the breasts should have sufficient support without hindering athletic training.
• Natural shape: Many physically active women want an aesthetically appealing yet discreet result that fits harmoniously into an athletically defined body.
• Minimal impairment of the musculature: The placement of the implants must not impair the function of the chest muscles.

Who is a breast augmentation for athletes suitable for?

This procedure is aimed at women who:

• lead a physically active lifestyle and at the same time want aesthetically appealing breasts without impairing their athletic performance.
• attach importance to natural, proportionate results that suit a defined body.
• have particular requirements regarding mobility and functionality after the operation.

The course of a breast augmentation for athletes and physically active women 

1.   Individual consultation and planning

At the Kuzbari Centre we attach particular importance to adapting the breast augmentation to the individual needs of our patients. In the consultation our specialists, Dr. René Draxler and Dr. Andreas Dobrovits, analyse not only the shape of the breast but also your sporting activities and your training habits. Together we develop a treatment plan that takes both aesthetic and functional aspects into account.

2.   Choice of the right implants and their placement

      •   Choice of implant: Physically active women often prefer smaller or medium implant sizes that deliver a natural result and cause no restrictions during sport. The choice of implant type and size is made in close consultation with you, in order to achieve the desired volume while at the same time preserving mobility.

      •   Placement of the implants: In order not to impair the chest musculature, the implant is generally placed either beneath the chest muscle (submuscular) or above the chest muscle (subglandular). In many cases the dual plane technique is suitable, in which the implant lies partly beneath the muscle and partly above it. This method combines stability with a natural look and at the same time permits full freedom of movement.

3.   The operation

The breast augmentation is carried out under general anaesthesia and generally takes about one to two hours. The incision is chosen so that the scars are minimal and placed in inconspicuous positions such as the inframammary fold or around the areola. At the Kuzbari Centre we use the most modern techniques in order to minimise the healing time and to achieve the best possible result.

4.   Aftercare and the healing process

After the operation you remain in our high-tech operating area for monitoring. Particularly in physically active women it is important to allow an appropriate recovery time in order to regain the full function of the chest musculature. During the healing phase, physically strenuous activities should be avoided for a few weeks. At the Kuzbari Centre we look after you closely throughout the healing process, in order to ensure that after the recovery phase you can return fully to your sporting everyday life.

Advantages of a breast augmentation for physically active women

• Freedom of movement and comfort: The implants are placed in such a way that they do not restrict your sporting activity and offer optimum comfort.
• Natural aesthetics: The combination of a suitable implant size and modern surgical technique leads to a harmonious result that fits perfectly with an athletically defined body.
• Minimal downtime: Thanks to gentle surgical techniques the downtime is short, so that after a brief healing phase you can quickly be active again.

Risks and complications

As with every breast augmentation, there are certain risks in athletes as well, among them infections, (temporary) changes in sensitivity or the formation of scars. In physically active women, loading the chest musculature too early after the operation can lead to complications. At the Kuzbari Centre we rely on the most modern surgical techniques and close aftercare in order to minimise these risks and to restore your athletic performance quickly.

Rely on the expertise of the Kuzbari Centre 

The Kuzbari Centre for Aesthetic Medicine in Vienna specialises in breast augmentations for physically active women and athletes. Our experienced specialists, Dr. René Draxler and Dr. Andreas Dobrovits, plan the operation with the greatest precision and take your sporting requirements into account. We accompany you from the initial consultation through to the aftercare, in order to ensure that you feel thoroughly comfortable and can quickly be active again.