Denise Richards recently revealed that she ruptured both breast implants while filming Special Forces on FOX. The incident occurred during a high-stakes scene where she was "jumping off a bridge," and Richards explained that her harness was the culprit behind the damage. But does this mean extreme sports like bungee jumping are off-limits for those with breast implants? Ahead, we explore how body harnesses used in these adrenaline-packed activities can impact implants and what you should know before diving into the action.
Extreme Sports and Breast Implant Protection
Chest or body harnesses like the one Richards used are fairly common for extreme sports. For activities like bungee jumping, there are actually a variety of different harnesses, including leg and "sit" harnesses, that take the majority of the impact away from the chest area.
If you have breast implant protection in mind, options focusing on the waist and legs are likely your preference. "Sit" and leg harnesses can both be used in extreme sports like bungee jumping and rock climbing and are sometimes even used together to offer another level of support.
The "sit" harness, which secures at the waist and around each leg, is the gold standard for activities like rock climbing. While full-body harnesses that include the chest offer more support, the impact on the chest can result in traumatic injury to the breast.
But for some activities, like sky diving, harnesses almost always secure across the chest which could also result in stress on breast implants.
The takeaway: If you’re planning a bungee jumping, rock climbing, or skydiving adventure, you should consult your plastic surgeon beforehand. They can help assess the risks and provide recommendations to minimize potential complications like Richards.'
