chiropractic after BL/breast augmentation

marymary78 · 08-25-2009, 02:55 AM

I had a BL/breast augmentation (lollipop incision) almost a year ago. Just recently I went to a new chiropractor for an adjustment. I was laying face down on a table while he was pressing down on my upper back. He used more force than I'm used to and I felt alot of pressure than was comfortable but I didn't say anything, although I should have. My question is, can this harm the implants? I have silicone gels so I don't think they can rupture like that? Or could too much pressure cause damage to the healed incisions from the inside? Maybe I'm just being paranoid?

Thanks for your reply,
Mary

Dr. Kearney · 08-25-2009, 01:06 PM

It would be hard if not impossible to harm a set of silicone implants by pushing on your back when you were on your stomach.

Dr. Kearney

Iris · 08-25-2009, 01:31 PM

I have been going to my chiropractor since 2 weeks post op. He has a special pad with cut outs where the breasts are. Fits like a glove

I did not tell him beforehand that I was getting a breast augmentation. I needed an adjustment as I go regularly due to a cervical vertebrae problem. I brought a pillow with me thinking it might help. After I told him about my breast augmentation he got out this special pad and it was WONDERFUL!
I was really curious why he even had this pad and he said many women experience breast tenderness at times so it is part of his office equipment. It is so much more comfortable than the table, giving great support all the way from chest through the pelvic area. 10 months out and my breasts are no longer tender but he still uses it and I love it!
Perhaps you can ask your Chiropractor if he has such pad.

ALJen · 12-09-2009, 11:05 PM

I was so happy to see this post. I need to go to the chiropractor but have been scared to! Thanks for the information!!!

cali74 · 12-09-2009, 11:20 PM

Thank you for asking I was wondering the same thing now I can go and get an adjustment. My back say's "Thank you!!"

Genie · 12-13-2009, 10:23 PM

Hi! I go to the chiropractor about 1x weekly & ive had a lift with implants. It's kind of uncomfortable being on my tummy when he presses down but I'm not worried about my implants. If they can survive everything else I do, then going to the chiropractor should be the least of my worries!

HelloKitty · 12-14-2009, 03:11 PM

Thank you so much for posting this! I've been dying to see a chiropractor for scoliosis but I was scared about my implants.

kaylyn · 12-14-2009, 04:39 PM

Great question, glad you asked. I was also nervous about seeing my chiropractor after I have breast augmentation but feel better about it now.

sexykansan · 12-14-2009, 07:08 PM

Great thread! I never even thought about the chiro, but I'm so glad to for future reference.

butterball · 02-27-2010, 09:40 AM

Thank~you for this post. I have to go in to the chiropractor one everyother month to get my neck and hips put back into place. I have been nervous over whether or not i could go after breast augmentation. If i dont go in i get terrible headaches that dont go away for weeks, and i dont wanna live with those. I am soo happy that i can keep going to these appointments.

Diamond girl · 03-17-2010, 09:19 AM

How long after surgery should you wait to go to the chiropracter?

Iris · 03-17-2010, 09:57 AM

I went a week later. I have some cervical vertebrae degeneration and I had been going weekly. Never told him I was getting a breast augmentation.....LOL! So I brought in small blanket figuring a could shape it around the girls. After I told him about my surgery he got out a great pad that has openings for boobs. It works perfect and is so much more comfortable than the table. Its very padded and supportive all through the pelvic area.

Dr. Kearney · 03-17-2010, 12:33 PM

Probably two to three weeks depending upon how you are feeling.

Dr. Kearney

08-25-2009, 02:55 AM	#1
marymary78 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chandler Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	chiropractic after BL/BA I had a BL/breast augmentation (lollipop incision) almost a year ago. Just recently I went to a new chiropractor for an adjustment. I was laying face down on a table while he was pressing down on my upper back. He used more force than I'm used to and I felt alot of pressure than was comfortable but I didn't say anything, although I should have. My question is, can this harm the implants? I have silicone gels so I don't think they can rupture like that? Or could too much pressure cause damage to the healed incisions from the inside? Maybe I'm just being paranoid? Thanks for your reply, Mary

08-25-2009, 01:31 PM	#3
Iris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 522 Thanked 528 Times in 434 Posts	I have been going to my chiropractor since 2 weeks post op. He has a special pad with cut outs where the breasts are. Fits like a glove I did not tell him beforehand that I was getting a breast augmentation. I needed an adjustment as I go regularly due to a cervical vertebrae problem. I brought a pillow with me thinking it might help. After I told him about my breast augmentation he got out this special pad and it was WONDERFUL! I was really curious why he even had this pad and he said many women experience breast tenderness at times so it is part of his office equipment. It is so much more comfortable than the table, giving great support all the way from chest through the pelvic area. 10 months out and my breasts are no longer tender but he still uses it and I love it! Perhaps you can ask your Chiropractor if he has such pad. __________________ 5'6" 130lbs PreBA: 34A/smallB PostBA: 34D 285cc~Saline~Natrelle~Mods~Unders ~Periareolar Lift~ If you send a FR please send a message so I get to know you. Also have some posts and pics Thanks

12-09-2009, 11:05 PM	#4
ALJen Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Enterprise Alabama Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Thank You I was so happy to see this post. I need to go to the chiropractor but have been scared to! Thanks for the information!!!

12-13-2009, 10:23 PM	#6
Genie 1000cc YAY! Thanks to all my JBI sisters for support! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesboro, GA Posts: 541 Thanks: 31 Thanked 287 Times in 209 Posts	Hi! I go to the chiropractor about 1x weekly & ive had a lift with implants. It's kind of uncomfortable being on my tummy when he presses down but I'm not worried about my implants. If they can survive everything else I do, then going to the chiropractor should be the least of my worries! __________________ 1st breast augmentation & BL: 620cc HP, smooth, round, saline, Mentor implants on March 27, 2009 Saggy, small 36D before-VERY perky 36DDD/F after 1 syringe of Juvederm Ultra Plus on September 8, 2009 to upper & lower lip 2nd breast augmentation: 1000cc Mod+, smooth, round, saline Mentor implants on January 22, 2010 So far I'm a 36 H!

02-27-2010, 09:40 AM	#10
butterball Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 29 Thanks: 16 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thank~you for this post. I have to go in to the chiropractor one everyother month to get my neck and hips put back into place. I have been nervous over whether or not i could go after breast augmentation. If i dont go in i get terrible headaches that dont go away for weeks, and i dont wanna live with those. I am soo happy that i can keep going to these appointments. __________________ Age: 28 Height: 4'11" Weight: 98 Pounds Pre breast augmentation: 32 aa Post breast augmentation: Hoping for a full B Surgery: Got it on March 18th! 340cc's HP silicone textured

08-25-2009, 01:06 PM	#2
Dr. Kearney Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Jolla, California Posts: 803 Thanks: 2 Thanked 454 Times in 321 Posts	It would be hard if not impossible to harm a set of silicone implants by pushing on your back when you were on your stomach. Dr. Kearney

12-09-2009, 11:20 PM	#5
cali74 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fresno California Posts: 328 Thanks: 93 Thanked 88 Times in 83 Posts	Thank you for asking I was wondering the same thing now I can go and get an adjustment. My back say's "Thank you!!"

12-14-2009, 03:11 PM	#7
HelloKitty Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 179 Thanks: 17 Thanked 47 Times in 39 Posts	Thank you so much for posting this! I've been dying to see a chiropractor for scoliosis but I was scared about my implants.

12-14-2009, 04:39 PM	#8
kaylyn Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: midland, michigan Posts: 41 Thanks: 17 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Great question, glad you asked. I was also nervous about seeing my chiropractor after I have breast augmentation but feel better about it now.

12-14-2009, 07:08 PM	#9
sexykansan Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 129 Thanks: 299 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts	Great thread! I never even thought about the chiro, but I'm so glad to for future reference.

03-17-2010, 09:19 AM	#11
Diamond girl Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 34 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	chiropractor How long after surgery should you wait to go to the chiropracter?

03-17-2010, 09:57 AM	#12
Iris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 522 Thanked 528 Times in 434 Posts	I went a week later. I have some cervical vertebrae degeneration and I had been going weekly. Never told him I was getting a breast augmentation.....LOL! So I brought in small blanket figuring a could shape it around the girls. After I told him about my surgery he got out a great pad that has openings for boobs. It works perfect and is so much more comfortable than the table. Its very padded and supportive all through the pelvic area. __________________ 5'6" 130lbs PreBA: 34A/smallB PostBA: 34D 285cc~Saline~Natrelle~Mods~Unders ~Periareolar Lift~ If you send a FR please send a message so I get to know you. Also have some posts and pics Thanks

03-17-2010, 12:33 PM	#13
Dr. Kearney Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Jolla, California Posts: 803 Thanks: 2 Thanked 454 Times in 321 Posts	Probably two to three weeks depending upon how you are feeling. Dr. Kearney

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