When to start massaging after breast augmentation? 3 weeks post-op.

Question

When do I start massaging and what massaging is recommended? I had 455cc under muscle high profile implants.

Eric Schaffer, MD, FACS · Answer

The best time to start massage of the breast implants depends on your type of surgery, location of incision, and preference of your plastic surgeon.  Massage is usually done to insure the pocket stays open and the implant is able to move freely in that space to give a more natural look.  Check with your implanting surgeon for massage instructions.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. Not all Plastic Surgeons recommend breast massage post op. This will depend on their training and experience as well as the technique and type of implant used. I recommend that you ask your Plastic Surgeon for their specific instructions pertaining to you.All the best

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

Post-op massaging is a very individual requirement and surgeons have various approaches. You need to check with your surgeon about his or her protocol. When my patients need to do massage after their breast augmentation, they are usually started within the first week of surgery. Hope this information is helpful. For more information on this and similar topics, I recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."

Steven H. Wiener, MD · Answer

I typically recommend you begin gentle massage about one week after surgery.  This will help your implants settle into position and help with postoperative swelling.  It is always best to discuss massage with your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Not all surgeons recommend massage of implants. You need to review that with your surgeon to seed what he prefers.

Michel C. Samson, MD · Answer

There are a lot of different opinions on when, and how, or even if, to perform massage after breast augmentation surgery.  We generally do recommend massage beginning a week after surgery, with smooth round gel implants.  I do believe it can make a difference with final implant shape and feel, therefore the technique will depend on the time after surgery and the goals of the massage (e.g. getting one or both breasts to drop, or preventing capsular contracture).  Some offices do not recommend massage at all.  It is best to check with your plastic surgeon to see what they recommend in your particular set of circumstances.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Each surgeon has his/her preference about how and when to start massaging, depending upon what type of implant you have. I would suggest calling your doctor's office and asking to speak with his nurse. I show my patients specific ways to massage and move arms and shoulders starting the first week after surgery, especially in women who had their implants placed behind the muscle.

John W. Tyrone, MD · Answer

Massages are very dependant on your surgeon's preference.  Some surgeons do not have their patients do them at all. I start my patient's massages at their suture removal appointment, generally 10-12 days after surgery.  It is best to ask your specific surgeon if he or she recommends you doing massages.
Best of luck!

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I don't have my patient's massage their breasts, however, if you do, it doesn't hurt anything , there is just no evidence of massaging and prevention of capsular contracture.  I would ask your Plastic Surgeon.

When to start massaging after breast augmentation? 3 weeks post-op.

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