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Will Massage After Reduction Change The Bad Shape I Have 2 Months Post Op? (photo)

asked 6 months ago by Tosmall in uk
Latest answer by Eric Pugash, MD
Question viewed 235 times
Tags: 2 months post-op, improvement, massage, options

After a bad reduction, they have come out much to square and no projection and it is impossible to get them into a proper bra as what tissue is left is in the lower and outer quadrant I am stuck with soft T-Shirt bra, I am 9 weeks post op. My PS said to do deep tissue massage of the scars to see if I could stretch them and and cause them to drop a bit and maybe that would improve shape. Is this any use as it seems a little weird to me to try and stretch scars to make them look better?.

6 answers to Will Massage After Reduction Change The Bad Shape I Have 2 Months Post Op? (photo)

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Will Massage After Reduction Change The Bad Shape I Have 2 Months Post Op? (photo)

You are only 9 weeks postop - you are a long way from seeing the final size and shape of your breasts. It is certainly the case, however, that the anchor-style or inverted-T breast reduction tends to produce a square-bottomed breast and to reduce projection. Also it does not reduce the breast base or diameter. There is no question that the vertical or 'lollipop' reduction increases breast projection and avoids the square-bottomed look. This operation also reduces the breast... more
Eric Pugash, MD

Vancouver Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction Results?

Thank you for the question and picture. Since you are only 2 months out of your surgery you will likely continue to see improvement in the shape of the breasts over the next several months. As the scars mature you may find that the breasts do “round out”. Unfortunately, the breast projection will not change. Breast implants ( believe it or not) may be useful for this purpose if the projection remains a major concern. I would suggest continued... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Massaging scars after surgery

I am sorry that you are having problems after your surgery. From the picture it does look like the scar is tight and pulling the lower part of your breast up--which will make the breast appear square. Scars do go through a phase of pulling and tightening and typically it is 2-3 months after surgery. Massage can help the scars soften faster than they would do on their own. Some patients find that some of the scar creams can also help. With time the scars are almost certain to soften and... more
Margaret Skiles, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Shape After Reduction

Your best bet is to wait a few more months to allow the tissue to settle and scars to soften. Tissue massage may help.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Unhappy with breast reduction at 9 weeks postop

You are still very early in the healing process and one can expect the skin to stretch considerably over the next year. The area that is tight should elongate providing a different and maybe better shape. The rest of your result is impossible to assess with just one photo of one breast. You may want to discuss your concerns with your surgeon and obtain their input/perspective on your situation. Longer term, if you are still unhappy, there are ways to further improve your result. Good... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Breast reduction and shape

It is quite possible that with time, the shape may improve. I think that trying to stretch the tissue will not do much. If you feel you need more projection you may need an augmentation.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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