Do Mentor memory gel, SMOOTH, round implants need to be massaged?

Although massage may be necessary for silicone gel implants, it’s more commonly done when saline implants are used. No matter which implant if used, I have patients do a massage when the pectoral muscle is pressing the implant high on the chest after surgery.  This massage is not rubbing but gently pulling up the skin at the top of each breast. This action pushes the implant downward, which helps keep the bottom of the pocket around the implant open. We’re relying on Newton’s third law of motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction – although he probably did not have this in mind. In time, when the skin stretches and the muscles relax, there will be space for the implants to move into. 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."

Hello and thanks for your questions. Under the right conditions, massaging is not likely required. In my practice, where larger implants are used. I find that massaging is useful for smooth round breast implants. I never recommend massaging for shaped devices. Best wishes always, Dr. ALDO

Surgeons have varying opinions based upon their own experience; there is no data I know of to guide this decision I would simply trust your surgeon's post-operative protocol - if she/he and their patients are pleased with their results utilizing whatever protocol they use, then it works! 

Massage of breasts after breast surgery is not a universally accepted or agreed-upon principle. Each plastic surgeon may have his/her opinion that is based on their specific/unique education, experience, and personal preferences. Their opinions may also be shaped by unfavorable results they have encountered in their practices.  

Therefore, once a patient has selected her plastic surgeon, best to follow his/her advise/instructions, as opposed to those of online consultants. Your plastic surgeon knows exactly what procedure was performed, how he/she obtains the best outcomes possible, how you are progressing, and is ultimately responsible for your care. Best wishes.

Every doctor has different opinions in regards to massage, just be sure that you are using a doctor that is board certified in plastic surgery.  I recommend that all my patients massage their breasts after a breast augmentation with any type of implant.  Massage is helpful in preventing capsular contracture and breaks up scar tissue but is not required.  

Each surgeon will have their own protocols and opinions about breast implant massage after breast augmentation. Some recommend massage, other do not. If your plastic surgeon does not feel that massage is necessary, and you feel confident in his skills and results, then you should not have to worry about your outcome after surgery. Thank you for sharing your question. Best wishes.Dr. Gregory Park

Every surgeon has their own opinion-many do not require massage. In my practice I start breast implant displacement exercises soon after surgery. Have done so for over 30 years. New implants no different. It just makes sense to stretch the capsule. No scientific proof but it just makes sense to me.