This is something off topic but I have a serious question. I would like to have a breast augmentation as I have an asymmetrical and small breast. I am worried and depressed about it. I surfed a lot about the surgery and found some genuine plastic surgeons reviews. But I want to hear from anyone who has done it. How long after surgery can I start riding again? Does anyone have any experience with this?Any advice/suggestions areappreciated. Thanks.
Not exactly the same :
I have a friend who had a breast reduction surgery and she was off riding for at least 6 weeks (if I’m not mistaken). She had to follow a thorough procedure; your surgeon will certainly have one for you to follow : no lifting for x time, no exercice for x time, wearing a compression bra and so on… Follow it to the letter and more.
I would think an breast augmentation would/could take longer to heal and would require more aftercare.
May I suggest you not go too big?
ETA: I’m wishing you the best and go for whatever makes you feel better! 
I’ve been thinking about the same thing. My main reason for 'not going ahead with it just yet is becuase I would also love to know from those who have had it done.
Plan to be out of the saddle for at least a month. I found it to be a very painful recovery, but others didn’t have the same experience. I admit to being a baby about pain though. I’d also suggest going on the smaller side if you are a serious rider. Big boobs get in the way. If you are insecure and unhappy with your appearance, go for it. It gave me a big self esteem boost at a time when I really needed it.
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Not elective surgery for me, I had reconstruction/implant at the same time as a mastectomy.
Recovery was not particularly painful, but I am stoic & have a pretty high pain tolerance.
Worst part was I am a side-sleeper & that was verboten for the first 6-8 weeks.
I was not released to ride for 2 months following the surgery & plastic surgeon advised I should wear an elastic binder strap when riding.
Any bouncing needs to be prevented while the implant(s) is settling into the chest wall.
You will also need to allow the implants to settle to their correct & final location - they tend to “ride high” at first.
Besides not riding, absolutely adhere to any lifting restrictions!
Muscle tissue needs to heal unless you want to face another surgery to repair damage.
I scared myself enough lifting “just one forkful of manure” to realize the limits were for everyone - horsewomen included!
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I can’t provide experience on the augmentation surgery front, but as a person with naturally large breasts, I’ll agree that big boobs do get in the way riding. Do what you need to be happy with yourself and your body, but definitely consider every piece of it! The bounce does hurt sometimes.
I would imagine that the bounce would be the most problematic aspect to getting back in the saddle. Likely your surgeon will provide a detailed recovery schedule - make sure you follow it to the T. It’s so tempting to cheat out early, and especially horseback riders tend to be the worst at following doctors orders, but it’ll be really important for the longevity and safety of your implant. Also I bet your doc can recommend some really stellar sports/compression bras.
I waited about 6 weeks post installation before riding. I went fairly big from nothing and was super conservative. I didn’t even go back to work for a month after.
I went from an AA to a DD if that helps. It did really change my center of balance. I prefer to do physical activity with two bras on (a regular and a sports bra) and I wear a crash vest while riding and that really straps them down.
I do the two bra thing because I cannot wear just a sports bra due to a side effect from the surgery.
edited to add: Feel free to PM if you have questions about the procedure!
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I had it done years ago, very modest but personally felt like it made my body more balanced - my bum looks like J Lo and I went from an A cup to a C. No regrets but I’d highly recommend acupuncture pre-surgery - read studies on it for various surgeries and it’s proven to reduce pain post-op. Do be prepared for at least 2 months off. I had a follow up surgery when one didn’t settle as low as the other, but that was easy. It’s the initial change to your body that’s painful!
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Thanks!
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