Didn't massage my breasts after augmentation! Help!

There are no studies to really prove that breast implant massage helps prevent capsular contracture but the idea makes sense in smooth implants especially early on in the postoperative course when your body is forming the scar capsule around the implants.  That process takes months to fully mature.  In my practice, I have people start implant massage a couple of times daily once they are 1-2 weeks out.  I think people are often too sore to tolerate it any earlier.  So, you will be just fine. 

Some surgeons prefer massaging of the breasts, others don't. Highly doubt you will have a negative outcome but if you feel the need to start massaging them, then no harm in starting. Breasts tend to be firm when they are swollen and as your swelling resolves, you will notice that the breasts will soften and the implants will drop some. I always advise my patients to wait a good 4-6 months to see their final results to allow all of the swelling to resolve and to let the implants drop and settle some. Best of luck for great results!!

Thank you for your question, and I am sorry that this has caused you to worry.  Though there are varying opinions on implant displacement exercises after a breast augmentation, there has never been any data to show that it positively effects outcomes.  After placement of implants, the overall appearance of the breasts will change dramatically over the next several months.  The implants will drop at approximately the 4-6 week mark, and the overlying tissues will stretch to accommodate the extra volume. I know waiting is difficult, but judge your results at 4-6 months after surgery as most of your breast changes should have occurred by then. Hope this helps.

Although massaging the breasts is a common practice following breast augmentation, it is not for everybody. It is thought that massaging may hasten the softening of a breast following surgery. It was originally used to reduce the incidence of capsular contracture on above the muscle implants. There are many instances where massage is not indicated and also many instances where massage is not instituted until about a month or a month and a half following surgery. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

Most surgeons wouldn't suggest that you start massage this early after breast augmentation anyway.  You haven't caused any harm.  Ask your surgeon about his specific recommendations for massage, if he even suggests that you do so.