I got 265cc subpectoral silicone implants 4 days ago. Is going braless and no massage post op ok?

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Going from A to "a full C" (don't know what cup size I am yet, this is the doctors estimate pre op). I've been told that the dr wants me to go braless and not to massage the implants post op. The reason to not massage is due to the type of implant (Motiva 265cc silicone). I guess not wearing a bra is ok because my implants are smaller so they don't need as much support while dropping. But no massage? I don't want to risk capsular contracture.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Many Plastic Surgeons are no longer recommending massage or implant displacement post op and certain, textured implants would make this very counter-productive. Massage usually starts one week after surgery, when everything is still raw inside. Massage may actually increase the risk of bleeding and, therefore in my practice I don't often advise it. The inflammatory response will naturally resolve over the first few months post op and you will note that your breast naturally soften and drop. I recommend that you ask your Plastic Surgeon to discuss this with you further so that you understand the Plan and ensure that you follow their instructions for you- not online advice which could vary quite a lot.All the best

Richard Zienowicz, MD · Answer

The best thing to do would be to follow your surgeon's post-op instructions. In regards to wearing a bra, when we see patients year after year, we can tell which patients are wearing good supportive bras because their results are well maintained. We had a patient come in who we did a breast augmentation with 16 years ago, and despite her age, her implants look just as good as they did one week post op.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hi there, Thank you for your question. Surgeons have varying post op instructions. Massaging after breast augmentation does not necessarily prevent capsular contracture. Best,

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