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Capsular contracture is a feared complication after breast augmentation. There are a number of factors that are thought to contribute to capsular contracture. Breast implant massage is recommended by almost all plastic surgeons after breast augmentation as a method to decrease the risk of capsular contracture. There is actually very little evidence, other than anecdotal, that breast implant massage actually prevents capsular contracture. Despite the lack of evidence, many plastic surgeon's, including the author, recommend breast implant massage.
Generally breast implant displacement exercises, or massage, is recommended only when smooth surfaced implants are used. Smooth breast implants are designed to move naturally in the implant pocket. A breast implant pocket slightly larger than the implant itself helps to achieve a soft, natural feel to the breast. Textured breast implants are designed to "grow in" to the implant capsule. Massage is not necessary, or beneficial for textured implants. In fact, aggressive massage can disrupt the soft tissue adherence to the implant.
In addition to textured implants, there are other times where breast implant massage can be harmful. Over-aggressive massage can actually displace the implant (usually laterally to the side of the breast), particularly when begun too early. Some patients fear that they may injure the implant with massage. This is not possible, unless there is a problem with the implant otherwise. Breast implants are very resistant to stretch and blunt trauma.
There is controversy whether there is any advantage to massage of submuscular breast implants. In the submuscular position there is actually a little implant movement throughout the course of the day and implant displacement may be superfluous. In the subglandular position, massage may be more valuable for this reason. Similarly, the risk of capsular contracture is higher when the implant is placed in the submuscular position.
How to do breast implant massage?
There are no specific rules to the amount of time that should be spent doing breast implant massage or the most effective technique. Dr. Yates, the author and a Utah plastic surgeon, has his patient displace the implants in all directions 1-2 times per day for a minute or two. The implant is moved within the implant pocket, the breast tissue is not displaced over the implant. The patient can do this standing or lying, in or out of a bra. Dr. Yates explains to the patient that the idea of the procedure is simply to "keep the implant pocket a little larger than the implant".
Dr. York Yates is a board certified breast augmentation plastic surgeon in Utah. Provides online and in-office opinions about plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Visit www.yorkyates.com for additional information about Dr. Yates and the services he provides.
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