I had a capsulectomy and implant exchange in January due to grade 4 bilateral CC. My surgeon didn't recommend massages or implant displacement. She said the textured implants should act like Velcro and " stick" to your own tissue. As a precaution to getting CC again I had ultrasound therapy. The nurse insists that the implants need to be massaged and moved. I am getting conflicting instructions. I have started to develop a hard capsule again and don't know whether or not to do the massages.
July 27, 2014
Answer: Care for textured Sientra implants Care for textured Sientra implantsTextured implants are generally not massaged. they are meant to become part of the breast capsule and massaging will disrupt that
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July 27, 2014
Answer: Care for textured Sientra implants Care for textured Sientra implantsTextured implants are generally not massaged. they are meant to become part of the breast capsule and massaging will disrupt that
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July 22, 2014
Answer: Do not "massage" textured implants. Textured implants are designed to adhere to the tissues they touch. Any massage or displacement exercises that would be employed with smooth implants are NOT appropriate for textured ones. Your surgeon should always be considered the "final word" as far as advice, as it is s/he to whom you will go if there is another problem, not the nurse who gave you incorrect information.The nurse was no doubt trying to help, but is either misinformed about "massage" and textured implants, or thought you had smooth implants, which would be the majority of implants in use.If you are beginning to again develop capsular contracture, then you should talk to your surgeon, who may wish to consider Singulair or Accolate therapy (luekotriene inhibitors that may block inflammatory pathways that could be associated with your CC recurrence).But NO massage or displacement! These maneuvers are simply mechanical movements designed to keep a surgically-larger pocket larger than the implant it encloses. Obviously, this is applicable only for smooth implants.Let your surgeon know, but don't be too hard on the nurse who was simply trying to help, albeit in misguided fashion. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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July 22, 2014
Answer: Do not "massage" textured implants. Textured implants are designed to adhere to the tissues they touch. Any massage or displacement exercises that would be employed with smooth implants are NOT appropriate for textured ones. Your surgeon should always be considered the "final word" as far as advice, as it is s/he to whom you will go if there is another problem, not the nurse who gave you incorrect information.The nurse was no doubt trying to help, but is either misinformed about "massage" and textured implants, or thought you had smooth implants, which would be the majority of implants in use.If you are beginning to again develop capsular contracture, then you should talk to your surgeon, who may wish to consider Singulair or Accolate therapy (luekotriene inhibitors that may block inflammatory pathways that could be associated with your CC recurrence).But NO massage or displacement! These maneuvers are simply mechanical movements designed to keep a surgically-larger pocket larger than the implant it encloses. Obviously, this is applicable only for smooth implants.Let your surgeon know, but don't be too hard on the nurse who was simply trying to help, albeit in misguided fashion. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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