I am 18 days post op BA. I got 300cc silicone unders. My PS doesn't start implant massaging until after my 1 month post op apt. I have read a lot of articles & posts that say early massaging will help soften the implants & relax the muscle allowing the implant to move like natural breast. My implants r soft but don't move much. Will starting massaging now help open the pocket so my breast r more movable? Or has the scar tissue already formed and it's too late? Any info is appreciated! Thx!
Answer: Massage after breast augmentation Thank you for your question.If you find that your breast is tight and particularly if you went up a few cup sizes, then breast massage will help your implants settle. I typically recommend waiting a week as it sooner may be too uncomfortable. However, if you can tolerate it earlier, then you can do so. I also recommend lymphatic massage as this helps to reduce swelling much faster in the breast.As far as how to massage, I recommend displacing the implant in all four directions (up, down, left and right). Example, pinch the breast on the top to displace the implant downwards. For the lymphatic massage, it is much more of a light gentle touch. We often recommend a massage therapist to help with this or we show patients how to do this at home. You can repeat this several times a day for the first several months.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Massage after breast augmentation Thank you for your question.If you find that your breast is tight and particularly if you went up a few cup sizes, then breast massage will help your implants settle. I typically recommend waiting a week as it sooner may be too uncomfortable. However, if you can tolerate it earlier, then you can do so. I also recommend lymphatic massage as this helps to reduce swelling much faster in the breast.As far as how to massage, I recommend displacing the implant in all four directions (up, down, left and right). Example, pinch the breast on the top to displace the implant downwards. For the lymphatic massage, it is much more of a light gentle touch. We often recommend a massage therapist to help with this or we show patients how to do this at home. You can repeat this several times a day for the first several months.
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Answer: Listen to your surgeon Please talk to your surgeon before you begin massaging your breasts. They gave you advice that is specific to your situation, so it would be prudent to follow it. Also, you should know that it takes about 3-4 months for your breasts to settle and appear more natural in contour. Until this time, they may look abnormally high, flattened and firmer.
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Answer: Listen to your surgeon Please talk to your surgeon before you begin massaging your breasts. They gave you advice that is specific to your situation, so it would be prudent to follow it. Also, you should know that it takes about 3-4 months for your breasts to settle and appear more natural in contour. Until this time, they may look abnormally high, flattened and firmer.
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April 17, 2013
Answer: Implant Exercises
I favor the use of implant message techniques to help keep the pocket bit more open. Also is serves a form of a breast self exam. I have my patients do these exercises for the life of the implant. I start these exercises around 10-14 days after the procedure. I think that even a month after the procedure would be helpful. Re-discuss this with your PS.
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Answer: Implant Exercises
I favor the use of implant message techniques to help keep the pocket bit more open. Also is serves a form of a breast self exam. I have my patients do these exercises for the life of the implant. I start these exercises around 10-14 days after the procedure. I think that even a month after the procedure would be helpful. Re-discuss this with your PS.
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April 16, 2013
Answer: Massage after Breast Augmentation?
Once a patient has selected her plastic surgeon, it is best to follow his/her advice/recommendations. There is no “hard science” that shows that breast implant massage will necessarily improve results; again, best to address questions/concerns with your plastic surgeon. If in doubt, it is reasonable to to question him/her the rationale behind any of the recommendations given.
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Answer: Massage after Breast Augmentation?
Once a patient has selected her plastic surgeon, it is best to follow his/her advice/recommendations. There is no “hard science” that shows that breast implant massage will necessarily improve results; again, best to address questions/concerns with your plastic surgeon. If in doubt, it is reasonable to to question him/her the rationale behind any of the recommendations given.
Best wishes.
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July 12, 2020
Answer: Massage after surgery Every doctor has their own post surgery instructions. The possible reasoning behind massaging weeks after surgery is to allow your tissues to heal and strengthen a bit before you start. Massage can move the tissues around and in a weakened state, it could actually be damaging and even contribute to the development of CC. Better to listen to your surgeon.
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July 12, 2020
Answer: Massage after surgery Every doctor has their own post surgery instructions. The possible reasoning behind massaging weeks after surgery is to allow your tissues to heal and strengthen a bit before you start. Massage can move the tissues around and in a weakened state, it could actually be damaging and even contribute to the development of CC. Better to listen to your surgeon.
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