I’ve been my augmentation for almost two years. I message them everyday. I was doing twice a day but have lately been doing once before bed. They still feel about the same, should I massage them forever to keep them soft? Is once a day not enough? For the massages, from my surgeon they told me to push them together inward for 20 seconds Secondly, for 20 seconds squeeze up top and down almost like milking a cow I suppose. And lastly to raise the breast up to and then pay downward.
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September 23, 2019
Answer: Implant Massage Does Not Prevent Capsular Contracture
There have been numerous attempts to grade capsular contracture over the years. The real question is how do you objectively describe hard. Most plastic surgeons rely on the Baker scale. Grade I is normal. Grade II is somewhat firmer than normal, but not much of an issue. Grade III is firm and...
While there are some emerging technologies to include radio frequency and ultrasound to treat capsular contracture, the evidence is thin. Massage is also questionable and there are some medication’s that you can have provided to you at the direction of your surgeon based on your findings. The h...
Hello!Your story certainly sounds like capsular contracture. If the implant wears, there will be a scar response to this and that is what capsular contracture is. This does not put you in danger. You have time to schedule an appointment (weeks is definitely ok) - I would recommend you see a ...
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