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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July 26, 2019
Answer: Compression Band in Breast Augmentation Thank you for the question.The type of dressing and post-op care varies very much based on surgeons training and experience.Would discuss this with your surgeon and he will be able to guide you based on his experience and follow up protocol and also your particular type of breast augmentation. I generally dont use any bands or wraps after breast augmentation. The patients just wear a bra. All the very best,
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July 26, 2019
Answer: Compression Band in Breast Augmentation Thank you for the question.The type of dressing and post-op care varies very much based on surgeons training and experience.Would discuss this with your surgeon and he will be able to guide you based on his experience and follow up protocol and also your particular type of breast augmentation. I generally dont use any bands or wraps after breast augmentation. The patients just wear a bra. All the very best,
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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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