How Soon Should I Start Massaging After a Breast Augmentation?

I am at the end of my 2nd day of post op, I am 5'6 134lbs, and was given 600cc's high profile silicone under the muscle. I was very small, an AA cup pre-op and They are very tight and sitting high on my chest and also into my armpit area making it uncomfortable (not painful...just annoying) to just BE...I cannot help myself but to massage softly and try to move the implant down a little bit, but I don't want to damage anything, or massage prematurely. Is it safe to massage them so soon after op?

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9 Doctor Answers | Asked by auraonfire in Fort Riley, KS

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When do I start massage after breast augmentation.

If you went from a double A to a 600 CC implant you're already typing on the Internet it sounds like you're already pretty much a head of the game. Each plastic surgeon will generally have his or her own regimen for when to massage and how to massage. In my own practice we give instruction to begin a gentle massaging at the first postoperative visit one week after surgery. I generally find a patients are quite sore right after surgery so I don't mind waiting... more

When to start messaging after Breast Augmentation?

It is best to follow your particular plastic surgeon's recommendations. He/she was there and will know best. Our office typically has patients start massaging a week after surgery.

Breast implant massage

Definitely check with your surgeon about his protocol. Personally I do not have my patients massage at all. The excessive upper pole fullness should take care of itself over time. I am concerned that massage (at least early and downward massage) may increase the chance of implant displacement or "bottoming out". Check with you surgeon and have patience!

Massage after Breast Augmentation

It has only been 2 days. Discuss the massage with your Plastic Surgeon. In my practice, we encourage massage after the first week. Your surgeon will show you the proper way to do the massages for the best result.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Massage

Hello Auraonfire, It is perfectly acceptable to touch your own breasts after breast augmentation, with the assumption being made that you would not do so if it hurt. As far as formal breast implant massage, that should be addressed with your surgeon. Based on your stats and the very large implants that were placed, I would not be surprised he has some implant massage regimen in mind for you. However to let you know, there is no evidence in the literature to suggest that... more

How Soon Should I Start Massaging Aftr a Breast Aug?Answr:

I usually don't have my patients begin massage until 1 week post op because it usually hurts too bad to do it before!!!! But as always, check with your doctor as to their personal protocol...

Timing of implant massage after augmentation

Every surgeon is different in his/her approach to implant maintenance. In my practice, if implant position is perfect, I wait until the capsule has started to form (about 2-3 weeks), then begin my patients on a maintenance massage routine. Before that it is not necessary and simply too uncomfortable. If one implant or the other needs a little re-positioning, we will begin massage as soon as it is recognized, and once the implant is where we want it, we go back to the usual... more

Implant massage

Some surgeons do not recommend massage. You should discuss with your doctor what he prefers. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Massage after Breast Augmentation?

It would be in your best interests to call your plastic surgeon's office and find out what their practice protocol is. Otherwise, if you seek postoperative care advice from online consultants, you will likely end up confused... Best wishes for a uneventful recovery.