Laying on Stomach for Massage After Breast Implants?

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Hi, I was wondering if it is detrimental to lay one one's stomach for massage after breast implants. Will it cause or worsen lateral displacement? I already have some lateral displacement but want to enjoy a massage now and then, although not at the risk of worsening my outcome. Btw, I am over a year post op. Thanks in advance for your input!

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Whether laying on your stomach for a massage would cause the pocket to stretch a year after surgery would be very dependent on your particular tissues and impossible to predict. I would not think it is a common occurrence. At this point the capsule around your implants should be well healed and as strong as it will ever be so unless you have a medical condition that causes poor wound healing it should be safe to go ahead and get your massages.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

At the one year interval, it should be fine to massage the breasts in the supine position.  In the first 8 weeks after augmentation, however, we do not recommend lateral massage to avoid lateral displacement of the breast implants. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

After recovery there is no problem flying on the stomach for massage or anything else. The capsule was formed around the prosthesis will prevent any migration.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

As long as you are outside of your healing period which is usually for six weeks. You should be fine to get a massage.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

At this point, one year after breast surgery, I think that the majority of plastic surgeons will “approve” lying on your stomach.

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Laying on Stomach for Massage After Breast Implants?

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