When Should I Massage After Breast Implant Revision?

Normally, I recommend starting to massage the breasts at 3 weeks post-op. However, any time after 3 weeks would be fine. Before that would be considered too early, but it's never too late.

Thank you for your question.If you find that your breast is tight and particularly if you went up a few cup sizes, then breast massage will help your implants settle. I typically recommend waiting a week as it sooner may be too uncomfortable. However, if you can tolerate it earlier, then you can do so. I also recommend lymphatic massage as this helps to reduce swelling much faster in the breast.As far as how to massage, I recommend displacing the implant in all four directions (up, down, left and right). Example, pinch the breast on the top to displace the implant downwards. For the lymphatic massage, it is much more of a light gentle touch. We often recommend a massage therapist to help with this or we show patients how to do this at home. You can repeat this several times a day.

Not all plastic surgeons recommend massage, but I happen to think it helpful for smooth implants: both saline and silicone. Textured implants do not need massage.  For my patients I recommend starting 2 weeks after surgery for most and it is never too late to start. Check with your surgeon to see if it is right for you.