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#51893
 Scuba diving with breast implants.
Greg - 7/11/2008 12:30 PM
Category: New Diver Q&A
Replies: 10


I don’t have breast implants so I’m not the best source to speak on this topic...however...I have been asked the question more than a few times. I would assume that since implants are liquid filled there would be no affects due to the increase of pressure when you scuba dive. Liquid is not compressible like air is. So unless you have breasts that inflate with air, you should be ok to go scuba diving. Depending on the size of the breast implants, the only issues I can think of would be the additional weight required to sink and/or the size or fit of the BC you use. Again, I’m not an expert on the subject so those with implants or those that know more are encouraged to post a reply.


Thanks, Greg.
#361
LVDiver - 7/11/2008 12:53 PM
I’m not an expert either, but I recall seeing an episode of "Myth Busters" on the Discovery channel that studied this question. They determined that implants neither compressed nor expanded under the normal extremes of flying or diving.
#10349
sk290 - 7/11/2008 2:57 PM


That is funny!


What about air pockets and expansion in the implants? Is this like air pockets in your dental work? :)
#3477
ScouterJT - 7/11/2008 5:31 PM
You can check www.dan.org for medical type questions. This FAQ may have some information on point; http://www.dan.org/medical/faq/faq.aspx?faqid=108
#2760
Diverguy1 - 7/11/2008 6:57 PM
I have had a couple of students with "obvious" implants and neither mentioned any issues with diving. Of course, I didn’t ask either...
#288
DoctorDane - 7/11/2008 9:49 PM
Not an issue their is no air in them. Strictly liquid, and they have the ability to stretch even if their were air in them.
#1291
CaliforniaKeith - 7/13/2008 12:46 PM
Well, im not a Doc, or expert on those diving things, im just a guy hahaha. But I think the buddy with implants needs a buddy to feel the size before the dive & after the dive to see if they changed size, Hmmmm maybe during the dive too???
#65
Compass - 8/22/2008 3:28 PM
My wife has them and no issues! SMILE
#435
tluv2swim - 12/15/2008 10:18 PM
No issues! I just went to see my PS for a checkup & we talked about scuba since he dives.
#76
WaterFaery - 6/23/2009 1:57 AM


I’ll beg ahead of time for forgiveness! I’m very visually oriented, you see, and I have this picture in my mind ....


of a woman with extremely large "implants" and not being able to sink down as she doesn’t have enough weight ...lol blush


I have to hand it to the men on this thread. You’ve all conducted yourselves like complete gentlemen. Bravo!!