What can I do about my breast implants feeling as hard as a rock first thing in the morning ?

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I'm 30 days post op . I massage frequently during the day.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

What you are experiencing is simply a normal part of the healing process. With time, your breasts will soften. For now, keep doing what you are doing and be patient. My best,
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Right now, you are early on in the
post op recovery period. It will take 3-6 months for you to feel comfortable
having implants in your body and for them to settle. This time allows for you
to physically and psychologically adapt to your new body image. There are many
variables that contribute to a breast augmentation's final result. Preop size
and shape, IMF location, location of the implants and type of implant. Patients
heal at different rates and each breast will sometimes heal at a different
rate. Rest, relax, recover and heal. Please Express your concerns to your surgeon so
he/she can examine you at this time. Then reassess final result at 6 months.

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

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

I think the best thing for you to do is see your plastic surgeon for an examination  to determine the cause. It is possible that your muscle is in spasm and gets better throughout the day and this will improve over time, however there may be other factors that are causing this and I highly recommend that you get an opinion from your plastic surgeon.

Clark Schierle, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Hang in there! As long as the shape and feel are improving week to week, however slowly, there is still hope for the final outcome. Ask you plastic surgeon if there are any compression garments, stretches or massaging exercises that can help speed your recovery.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

and continue with your massage regimen.  As mentioned by others, its muscle spasm until proven otherwise.  If you remain hard all the time, then you have a different problem.

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