Massaging a rippling implant? (Photo)

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I saw my surgeon yesterday who told me to massage my rippling implant 20 mins per day. He said to do this for 6 months and if no improvement then he would put a smaller implant in. I'm still very unsure of how to massage them so I would like help on this please. My implants are 400cc and are high profile partials so placed partly under and over the muscle.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,It is best to have your Plastic Surgeon personally give you this instruction and demonstrate for you so that you understand fully. All the best

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello, each surgeon has unique recommendations regarding implant massage and there is no universally accepted protocol.  Presumably your surgeon find this to be helpful.  If you do not find that it is making a difference you could followup with them to discuss other options.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Your #boardcertified plastic surgeon may require you to move or #massage the #implants within the #breast pockets during the postoperative period. Textured
implants do not require breast massage. Massage also helps to heal sensory nerve pain.

Farah Naz Khan, MD · Answer

Unsure if massage will help but rippling can be an unfortunate consequence of using saline implants. Time will tell if the rippling improves but if it doesn't, you may have to undergo a revision with smaller, under the muscle silicone implants. Good luck!

Ciro Adamo, PhD, MD · Answer

An examination in person would really be needed to say something specific in your case. The creases that you see may be due to the implant, or possibly to the muscle. In both cases, massage will probably do little to get an improvement, but time may help. As your surgeon said, if there is no improvement over the first six months, a revision will be indicated.

William C. Rigano, MD (retired) · Answer

The tissues are thin in the inner side of your breast. I suspect the ripple is an area where your muscle and thin tissue come together.( an exam would help me understand) Massage is helpful early after BA, but I question the benefit now for this issue.

Massaging a rippling implant? (Photo)

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