Athletes considering breast augmentation often want to enhance their shape without sacrificing performance, comfort, or mobility. Whether you are a runner, weightlifter, yogi, or competitive athlete, choosing the right implant placement and profile is essential for natural results that work with your active lifestyle. At Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim provide breast augmentation to patients in Beverly Hills and surrounding areas.
Why Athletes Need a Specialized Approach
Athletes tend to have lower body fat, stronger chest muscles, and thinner breast tissue. These unique factors influence implant placement, size choice, and profile selection. The goal is to create natural-looking results that do not interfere with training or high-impact movement.
Active patients also require implants that will not feel heavy, restrict motion, or cause discomfort during workouts.
Best Implant Placement for Athletes
Placement significantly affects comfort and natural appearance. Two primary placement options are considered for athletic patients.
Submuscular (Under the Muscle) Placement
This is the most common choice for athletes. Benefits include:
• More natural appearance, especially for those with less breast tissue
• Reduced risk of rippling
• Better implant coverage during flexing
• Softer upper pole slope
Submuscular placement allows athletes to maintain definition without the implant appearing too visible or too round.
Subglandular (Above the Muscle) Placement
While above-the-muscle placement can work for some athletes, it is less commonly recommended for women with low body fat because the implant may look more visible and create sharper edges during muscle flexion.
Choosing the Right Implant Profile
Profile affects both appearance and comfort.
Moderate and Moderate Plus Profiles
Ideal for athletes who want natural volume without excessive projection. These profiles distribute fullness evenly and help maintain balance with a lean physique.
High Profile
Offers more projection but may be recommended cautiously, depending on chest width and overall proportions. For some athletes, it may feel too pronounced or affect the fit of sports bras.
Low Profile
Rarely used for athletes with narrow ribcages, but may work for broader frames.
Volume Considerations for Active Women
Athletes often choose smaller or moderate implant sizes to avoid heaviness during training. This helps maintain core strength, upper body performance, and long-term shoulder comfort.
A size that feels proportional during both exercise and daily life is ideal.
Additional Considerations for Athletes
• Implant flexibility matters for dynamic movements
• Stable implant pockets reduce shifting during activity
• Submuscular placement helps reduce animation deformity
• Choosing cohesive silicone implants provides a natural feel with durability
Why Athlete-Specific Planning Matters
Breast augmentation for athletes must consider strength, mobility, and long-term performance. At Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, patients receive a customized approach that includes exact chest measurements, lifestyle evaluation, and implant options designed to support both aesthetic and functional goals.
Whether you want a subtle enhancement or a more noticeable transformation, implant placement and profile selection make all the difference in comfort, mobility, and natural results.
Schedule a Consultation with Beverly Hills California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kim
For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim. Click here to contact us today.
Also visit drdavidkim.com
Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and surrounding areas.