Quite often, post operative swelling and "sticky" tissues can create temporary distortion of shape and contour. Massage is a very effective way to "break up" sticky tissue also called adhesions. Massage can also improve the thickness and retraction caused by scarring. As always, you should... more
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Distorted breast after explantation?
I was explanted 5 weeks ago. My crease line incisions along with some of my cleavage muscle tends to push in (cleavage line) and pull up (incision) distorting my breasts when flexed. My doctor told me to massage since I have lots of scar tissue with my incisions. He also said my muscles looked good. Is this something that will heal with time?
3 answers to “Distorted breast after explantation?”
A: Explantation requires a massive body image readjustment
The appearance of your breasts, after explantation depends on many factors, including the volume of the implants, the time they were present, the plane in which they resided, the thickness of your overlying breast tissue are just a few to mention. In choosing explantation, you must have considered the... more
A: Distortion from breast surgery can occur
Distortion may occur in a breast implant surgery and massage most certainly can be helpful as well. I would follow your plastic surgeon's instructions carefully. Dr Edwards
Breast implant removal before & after photos
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