Mentor Siltex Round Moderate Plus Profile Gel Breast Implants Cohesive 1; should I be massaging them?

Question

Hi there what is the best massage technique and how often and for how long should I be massaging my new Mentor implants - details as above. I had the breast revision augmentation revision surgery 2 weeks ago - replaced tear shaped implants and they were placed behind the muscle this time - previous implants were placed in front of the muscle.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry.  You had a submuscular site change which is changing the implants position and you had teardrop implants and thus you have a very unique situation.  DO NOT take advise except from your surgeon about massage as you could risk implant rotation and malposition.

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Many of my patients ask this question.  There is no proof that shows massaging helps prevent capsular contracture or to soften the implant.  It doesn't hurt to massage if it feels better with regard to soreness/tightness.

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