3 weeks post-op: should I massage my incision to soften it?

July 18, 2014
Asked By:nikkijp in Chesterton, IN

I got breast augmentation 3 weeks ago. And the incision is under my breast. Should I massage the incision to soften it? My doctor says no but I've heard otherwise.

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July 22, 2014

Answer: Scar management

July 22, 2014

Answer: Scar management

July 21, 2014

Answer: Every plastic surgeon will have a different protocol for scar management

July 21, 2014

Answer: Every plastic surgeon will have a different protocol for scar management

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