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Should I Massage my 290cc Natrelle 410MF Implants?

asked 6 months ago by LEBED in TURKEY
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 169 times
Tags: 250-299cc, massage, Natrelle

Before 2 months I had an operation and my doctor used 290cc Natrelle 410MF implants. Since 1 month every day I am massaging them in order to make them soft, but I don't know if I am doing it right. My doctor is abroad at the moment and I can't reach him...After the operation he informed me that half of the implant is placed under the muscle and half under my breast.Sometimes after the massage I have ache in my breasts, because of this reason and I am afraid if I could change the shape.Regards,

4 answers to Should I Massage my 290cc Natrelle 410MF Implants?

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Massage for textured anatomic implants

Usually with textured anatomic implants, massage is discouraged. But you shoudl check with your surgeon to be sure.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Massage Anatomic Shaped Implants

Thank you for the question. Since your breast implants are “anatomic”, not round, I would suggest you avoid any massage/ manipulation. You do not want implants to rotate and changes shape of the breast. Check with your surgeon when he/she returns. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Massage Not Necessary

Implant massage is a remnant of the "old" days when it was thought to decrease the rate of capsular contracture. I do not belive it is of much help. In addition, it is painful, can make the pocket too large, and in most cases is unnecessary.
Brian Klink, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

www.solanoplasticsurgery.com

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Massage and Natrelle style 410 implants

Your implants are textured and shaped. The texturing helps keep them from rotating so massaging them is likely not a good idea. They should soften gradually over time. Good luck!
Marcel Daniels, MD

Long Beach Plastic Surgeon

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