My PS told me not to massage my implants ! Isn't massaging necessary ?

A sizing is not necessary for all individuals undergoing breast augmentation. Often, the surgeon will consider this on a patient to patient basis and may depend on all aspects of one's surgery. At one weeks time one would expect swelling and firmness although for sure this eventually will subside. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

Thank you for submitting your question.  Textured implants do not need to be massaged.   You are very early in ypur recovery from breast augmentation surgery.  Rest assured, your breasts will soften and change over the next few weeks and months.  Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and for reassurance. 

I  appreciate your question.You are still very early on in the post operative period. I have my patients begin to massage around 2-3 weeks. It will take 3-6 months for you to feel comfortable having implants in your body and for them to settle.  For any immediate questions/concerns, please follow up with Operating MD.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

Hello,It is quite normal and expected for the breasts to feel hard and swollen for roughly 2 weeks post op. Firmness can last a few months until inflammation settles down and tissues soften, allowing drop and fluff. Textured implants tend not to drop as much but they will soften. My patients do not routinely do post-operative massage. Massage usually starts one week after surgery, when everything is still raw inside. Massage may actually increase the risk of bleeding and, therefore, capsular contracture. Follow your Plastic Surgeon's advice and try to be patient with the process. All the best

Thank you for your excellent question.  As you are recently out from surgery, your current breast description sounds appropriate for the stage of healing.  Your breasts are still swollen, your muscles tight, and your soft tissues have not yet gotten accustomed to the increased volume of the implants.  I do not feel massaging is necessary with your implants, and allowing enough time to pass will yield you the more natural results you are expecting.  Hang in there!

There is no scientific evidence whatsoever that massaging his any benefit after breast augmentation. Vigorous massage may cause micro hemorrhages that could even be harmful.

Thank you for your question.  I agree with your plastic surgeon.  I do not advise my breast augmentation patients to massage their breasts following breast augmentation with textured implants.  Massage can increase the risk of bleeding within the pocket which could lead to further complications.Best of luck to you,

Thank you for your question about breast augmentation.
Breast implant massage is not recommended for textures breast implants.

I hope this helps.

At one week post-op, it is completely normal for your implants to be tight and firm. You should be following your plastic surgeon's instructions. I always tell my patients to direct questions specifically about their care to my staff and me. I'm sure your PS would be happy to answer your questions. Good luck!

Hello reema.94,Thanks for your question.Do not massage your texturized implants!!You are only one week postop.  You are supposed to be tight and swollen.  They will soften up when they are ready which can take 4-8 weeks.If you massage them, you are ripping apart the connections being made between the texturized surface and the newly developing scar tissue capsule forming around the implant.  This interaction is what will keep them ultimately in a good place on your chest wall and looking very natural.If you disrupt this process, you are at high risk of forming an intracapsular seroma or fluid collection, which will cause you other problems down the road.Of course you will look a bit unnatural in the first few weeks after breast implant surgery.  That is to be expected.  However, realize that Breast Augmentation surgery is the most common elective cosmetic surgery procedure for a reason.  It simply works perfectly for the vast majority of patients having the surgery.Be patient and you will see a good outcome...Dr. Shah