Should I massage textured implants? (Photo)

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My dr told me that it's ok to massage texture implant after I reach a month of surgery. I just wanna make sure that's ok since most of dr on RealSelf say to not. My breast look great right now, I'm 3 week post and implant have been dropped and looking good. I just wanna know if I should massage or not. And should I take vitamin e or not. Thank you

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your picture and question. Many surgeons have different opinions about this topic so you are likely to get a wide range of answers. In my practice, I never encourage patients to massage implants. The initial idea was to prevent capsular contracture but I think this is not due to whether or not you massage the implants, but rather due to other factors. I would especially not massage textured implants as the point of the texturing is to get the surrounding tissues to grow to and stick to the implant. In the end you should discuss with your doctor his instructions and follow his advice, but these are just my two cents.Best of luck!

Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC (Plast) · Answer

There is no need to massage your textured implants or use Vitamin E.
It sounds like your breasts look great. Enjoy your new look, no need to do anything else.
Best wishes to you.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

is not to... as you're wanting the scar tissue that develops around the implant to grow into the texturing to benefit from the texturing.  If it doesn't adhere, now its like a smooth round implant.  So if you're happy with your look, why mess with it and risk your implant not adhering well???  There was a reason you chose textured implants based on what you were presented with and if you want to preserve that as best possible, you shouldn't be massaging your implants.

Nicholas A. Flugstad, MD · Answer

There are various recommendations on massaging of implants out there. Ultimately, you will need to follow the advice of your doctor. I don't recommend massage of textured implants to my patients as, in my opinion, this can potentially lead to fluid buildup and possibly other issues.

Marcel Daniels, MD · Answer

The role of massage in implant surgery is unclear. Vitamin E has not been shown to have an impact on capsular contracture.

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