Hematoma when After Can I Start Massaging Breast?

I would recommend waiting for 1-2 weeks after the hematoma has resolved before resuming your breast massage.  You can start lymphatic massage to help with the swelling reduction if the breast is still swollen from the hematoma.

I share your concern over the possibility of getting a hard breast (capsular contracture).  Blood around an implant is the number one reason for capsular contracture, therefore ask your plastic surgeon what he or she considers to be the best post hematoma treatment.

That being said, I believe the use of Accolate, a pill which decreases the chances of capsular contracture, would be appropriate to start at this time.  Again, the use of Accolate depends on your plastic surgeon's post hematoma regiment.  Some plastic surgeons believe in massage, some in ultrasound.  There is no universally accepted right answer.  I am not a particularly big fan of breast massaging, and I agree with the previous responder that this question needs to be asked of your plastic surgeon because you don't want to start the bleeding all over again.

I would ask your surgeon first but usually 10-12 days is when I would recommend following a hematoma.

Sorry to hear about your complication. In situations such as these, direct discussion with your plastic surgeon about massage is recommended.

Massaging of the breasts is not universally accepted, and you should ask your surgeon what his post-op routine is.

I'm sorry to hear about the complication you have experienced. The questions you ask are good questions that should be addressed to your plastic surgeon who knows your situation best and who is ultimately responsible for your care.

Best wishes.

For this question you need to be seen by and ask your own surgeon. 

Most of us think that massage lessens the chance of capsular contracture. Some half patient's begin massage in the first few days. I have my patient's begin a week. Other surgeons have the patient start still later. Her there are also some surgeons don't believe the massage contributes at all. We really don't know who is correct.

I would be more concerned about starting up another episode of bleeding. Medical decisions are all about balancing benefits with risks. Since it sounds like he had a significant bleed it seems to me that the risks may outweigh the benefits at this point in time.

Thanks for your question. Good luck and best wishes.