Hello, I had my breast augmentation surgery a month ago, and was only able to visit my PS once after that, since she is out of town. I was wondering if it is ok or if there is a certain way that I should massage my implants to help them soften up and drop faster? I had tear drop anatomicals implants and i am also worried that I or my spouse might touch them the wrong way and cause them to shift or be misplaced. when is it ok to start feeling and squeezing them like normal breasts ?
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January 30, 2016
Answer: No evidence massage is any role in breast augmentation.
It is highly doubtful that you could go from a A cup to a DD. The limiting factor is your skin. Prior to your surgery, have a conversation with your surgeon explaining your expectations. I hope you are not disappointed. Best wishes!
Thank you for your question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, advice, predictions, and/or meaningful reassurance.
Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery and...
Placing the implant
under the pectoral muscle or what we call subpectoral implant may not produce
the same result as when the implant is placed on top of the muscle. However, if you are worried about having a
problem with a mammography later on with an implant on top of your muscle, then
you...
