I am 3 days post op and still wearing my compression band, seems that they feel more tight and hurt more when I'm wearing it. Started doing my massages 1 day after surgery per my surgeons instructions, was wondering how long I need to wear it, and if I need to wear it over night. Making ot very hard to get comfortable when wearing it over night
Answer: No Science to Support Bands and Massage Hello,There is no evidence to suggest that either bands or implant massage have any value whatsoever. Bands don't 'push' implants down, tissue expansion does. Massage neither prevents or treats capsular contracture, nor is it necessary for normal healing. Knowing this, I'm confident to tell you to take it off and don't bother massaging. The problem I have with surgeons telling their patients this is that if you do have a problem, it is now your fault because you didn't do it correctly or enough, which is just not true. Best of luck!
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Answer: No Science to Support Bands and Massage Hello,There is no evidence to suggest that either bands or implant massage have any value whatsoever. Bands don't 'push' implants down, tissue expansion does. Massage neither prevents or treats capsular contracture, nor is it necessary for normal healing. Knowing this, I'm confident to tell you to take it off and don't bother massaging. The problem I have with surgeons telling their patients this is that if you do have a problem, it is now your fault because you didn't do it correctly or enough, which is just not true. Best of luck!
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June 5, 2016
Answer: Painful compression band Hi Rae, I would suggest that you contact your plastic surgeon first and discuss this with him/her.If a dressing or garment is too painful, a modification should be made. I personally just have my patients wear a good supportive bra post-op , but every surgeon has a different routine based on their experience, so that is why you should really give your own surgeon a call to see what he/she thinks.Best,De. Christine Rodgers
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June 5, 2016
Answer: Painful compression band Hi Rae, I would suggest that you contact your plastic surgeon first and discuss this with him/her.If a dressing or garment is too painful, a modification should be made. I personally just have my patients wear a good supportive bra post-op , but every surgeon has a different routine based on their experience, so that is why you should really give your own surgeon a call to see what he/she thinks.Best,De. Christine Rodgers
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June 5, 2016
Answer: Compression Band? In my practice, I do not use the compression band at all. For it to have any effect, it has to be so tight that most patients cannot tolerate it. If it is not being worn very tight, it serves no purpose. Your breasts really should settle and shape out all on their own. I would follow your surgeon's instructions, but would not worry so much about the band use. If it is causing you pain, then not worth it. I hope this helps.
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June 5, 2016
Answer: Compression Band? In my practice, I do not use the compression band at all. For it to have any effect, it has to be so tight that most patients cannot tolerate it. If it is not being worn very tight, it serves no purpose. Your breasts really should settle and shape out all on their own. I would follow your surgeon's instructions, but would not worry so much about the band use. If it is causing you pain, then not worth it. I hope this helps.
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September 16, 2020
Answer: Compression band after breast augmentation Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. There is no “standard” when it comes to the use of specific bras or garments after breast surgery. In other words, different plastic surgeons may have different practices when it comes to postoperative dressings/bras. Generally, these bands/garments are not meant to be too tight or "hurt"; best to let your plastic surgeon know if this is the case.
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September 16, 2020
Answer: Compression band after breast augmentation Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. There is no “standard” when it comes to the use of specific bras or garments after breast surgery. In other words, different plastic surgeons may have different practices when it comes to postoperative dressings/bras. Generally, these bands/garments are not meant to be too tight or "hurt"; best to let your plastic surgeon know if this is the case.
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November 6, 2017
Answer: Compression bands are part of the art of medicine Compression bands are used for implants and breast augmentation when the implants may be high either after a transaxillary approach (underarm) or there was some asymmetry. If it is hurting you, then in my opinion, would stop using it as typically pain and discomfort (not from the procedure) but from a garment is not the best. After discontinuing discuss this with your MD or his RN in the office.
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November 6, 2017
Answer: Compression bands are part of the art of medicine Compression bands are used for implants and breast augmentation when the implants may be high either after a transaxillary approach (underarm) or there was some asymmetry. If it is hurting you, then in my opinion, would stop using it as typically pain and discomfort (not from the procedure) but from a garment is not the best. After discontinuing discuss this with your MD or his RN in the office.
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