I had BA 2 years ago and see that one is perfect, while one is higher and harder than the other. My doc never told me or showed me how to massage, but after reading posts on here, i see that doctors recommend massaging. Will massaging my higher, harder implant, even two years later, help it to settle a bit more? Also where can i find more information on breast pockets, folds, and things that were never explained to me so that if i choose a revision, i am even better informed than the first time?
March 19, 2012
Answer: Is massage useful for a capsule contracture?
Unfortunately, I don't believe that massage will be of any benefit. It is best that you consult with the operating surgeon. If you indeed have a capsule contracture, you may benefit from removal of the scar tissue and replacement of the implant. Even with this, you may be at a higher risk for a recurrence of the problem.
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March 19, 2012
Answer: Is massage useful for a capsule contracture?
Unfortunately, I don't believe that massage will be of any benefit. It is best that you consult with the operating surgeon. If you indeed have a capsule contracture, you may benefit from removal of the scar tissue and replacement of the implant. Even with this, you may be at a higher risk for a recurrence of the problem.
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March 17, 2012
Answer: Breast Massage for hard implants
Two years out means that your hard implant (capsular contracture) will probably not respond
at this point. It can't hurt but probably will not help much. Are you a smoker? - I ask that question as the risk of harness is up to 30X greater and stopping nicotine would help as would certain medications such as Singulair. However it would be an off FDA usage and you would have to have a thorough discussing and informed consent to use it.
I suspect that you will need surgery to correct this decision. Make sure you see a surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with experience in secondary breast problems.
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March 17, 2012
Answer: Breast Massage for hard implants
Two years out means that your hard implant (capsular contracture) will probably not respond
at this point. It can't hurt but probably will not help much. Are you a smoker? - I ask that question as the risk of harness is up to 30X greater and stopping nicotine would help as would certain medications such as Singulair. However it would be an off FDA usage and you would have to have a thorough discussing and informed consent to use it.
I suspect that you will need surgery to correct this decision. Make sure you see a surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with experience in secondary breast problems.
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