Hematoma when After Can I Start Massaging Breast?

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I had a very bad hematoma and I was wondering how soon after can I start massaging my breast? I don't want it to shift or lose volume or what have you?!? I know after implants especially silicon you have massage them intensely so the pocket don't close, which my body heals remarkably fast so I'm concerned? So when can I start massaging and start doing daily activity like mopping and things?

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

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.

S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

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.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

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

David Bogue, MD · Answer

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

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