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Do you need to massage over the muscle implants?

Hello... I have recently had a breast lift ( 3 weeks ago) with 200 cc over the muscle implants ... I have been instructed to start massaging ... Whether your implant is over or under the muscle should the type of massage be the same ?

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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Bundrick, MD (retired)
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