After 3 consults, the 3rd Dr. explained that he would have me do breast massages to help the implants drop into position. While this hadn't been discussed at either of my previous consults I did find in the literature that the 2nd Dr. sent me home with that for him, "Breast massage is not recommended" which brings out the question...which is right?
January 13, 2020
Answer: What are the pros or cons of breast massage after surgery? Hello and thank you for your question. Every surgeon is different.. Breast massage is believed to maintain the implant pocket and decrease the risk of capsule formation around the implant. I have my patients start massaging their breast on day 3 post op and continue for a month. Best,
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January 13, 2020
Answer: What are the pros or cons of breast massage after surgery? Hello and thank you for your question. Every surgeon is different.. Breast massage is believed to maintain the implant pocket and decrease the risk of capsule formation around the implant. I have my patients start massaging their breast on day 3 post op and continue for a month. Best,
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January 13, 2020
Answer: What are the pros or cons of breast massage after surgery? The incision placement for the breast augmentation would guide my recommendation here, but you should follow the advice of your surgeon. With an IMF incision, I do not recommend massage as early due to the tension placed on the suture line. There is little evidence to suggest that massage prevents capsular contracture.
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January 13, 2020
Answer: What are the pros or cons of breast massage after surgery? The incision placement for the breast augmentation would guide my recommendation here, but you should follow the advice of your surgeon. With an IMF incision, I do not recommend massage as early due to the tension placed on the suture line. There is little evidence to suggest that massage prevents capsular contracture.
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