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Dea · 05-02-2007, 07:23 PM

Hey ladies, Im posting another thread. I am concerned with all of the problems that can occur post op. CC being more common than I thought. I was never told by my PS to massage??

I thought you HAD to do this?? I have been reading more here lately where there are those of us who were never told to massage, or told not to. So, big question, did your PS tell you to massage, or not? thanks for answers in advance. And, did anyones PS actually tell you this would help prevent cc?

rachel2314 · 05-02-2007, 07:30 PM

I asked my PS specifically about massage to prevent cc. He said the newer implants are better designed so decrease the risk of cc. He also said that massage wouldn't hurt, it just wasn't supported in the literature. I'm planning on doing it because I've heard so many people say it works to help them drop and fluff

ANJIL · 05-02-2007, 07:44 PM

COLOR="Blue"]I don't know about the prevention of CC but I was told that it would help with the stiffness and help to loosen the implant. I have noticed that I did drop and fluff a little sooner than expected. PLUS it felt good with the way that I did it.[/color]

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YummeeCookee · 05-02-2007, 08:05 PM

Dea, dont feel left out. My PS didnt instruct me to massage either. He said since theres no actual proof that it prevents CC, he doesnt have his patients doing it. Esp. since I got unders, he felt it was a bit redundant.

When I read about massage and all the ladies doing it, it really sounds like it makes sense. I always give em a vigororus rubbing under the hot water when Im in the shower. JIC it does keep the capsules soft and open.

Ina · 05-03-2007, 06:24 AM

I voted that my PS didn't instruct me to but his nurse assistant did... She said that he doesn't recommend massage per se but she feels it can't do any harm anyway so I should massage. I have occasionally but have not made it into a big deal either way.

scoobs · 05-03-2007, 08:18 AM

i was told not to massage at all. i do feel paranoid when i'm playing with them, does that count as massaging or is massaging rougher with the implant?

Jess · 05-03-2007, 08:52 AM

My PS told me that it was dependent on me, he doesn't recommend it. When I asked about it he told me there was no "proof" that massage helped CC. He told me that if I really wanted to massage to do so while in shower and showed me a technique to do. I do it sometimes while washing, otherwise I've never massaged.

J&J · 05-03-2007, 11:19 AM

Yes, my PS instructed/told me to massage.

hotmama · 05-03-2007, 11:44 AM

i got overs and was told not to massage, my friend recently got unders by the same doctor and was also told not to massage

Jiggle · 05-03-2007, 12:58 PM

I was told to massage... but it was only to help them drop and to keep the pockets open. It felt good in the early stages to massage them a bit.

catherine · 05-03-2007, 03:46 PM

I was told to massage but wish I didn't have to do it. It just further reinforces my obsession with the breasts.

Fashionknockout · 05-03-2007, 03:54 PM

My ps never told me to massage so I asked him about it.
He said he didnt' believe that massage would help any.
My boobs still turned out very soft though.

minx · 05-07-2007, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dea

Hey ladies, Im posting another thread. I am concerned with all of the problems that can occur post op. CC being more common than I thought. I was never told by my PS to massage??

I thought you HAD to do this?? I have been reading more here lately where there are those of us who were never told to massage, or told not to. So, big question, did your PS tell you to massage, or not? thanks for answers in advance. And, did anyones PS actually tell you this would help prevent cc?

My PS told me not to massage as well, she said that there is no difinitive research to suggest that massage makes any difference. I have textured implants also, so I think it's a no-no anyway with textured?

bealotus82 · 05-07-2007, 11:02 AM

Yes he told me to massage and they showed me how to do it.

spunsugar · 05-08-2007, 06:08 AM

mine said no because he thought that i could get too agressive with it and it would move the pocket? plus i have textured

Connie08 · 07-26-2007, 11:06 AM

I would because my ps said they will look more natural.

ashlyc · 08-09-2007, 01:24 PM

My PS told me to massage the top of the implant by pushing down just to make them softer and drop quicker but nothing crazy. The Nurse said it would help prevent cc. My neighbor was informed by her PS to massage underneath and squeeze them upwards so I wouldnt worry about yours not telling you to do it. When in doubt, give him a call and see if you should or why its not necessary.

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05-02-2007, 07:23 PM	#1
Dea Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 146 Thanks: 126 Thanked 67 Times in 62 Posts	To Massage, or not to Hey ladies, Im posting another thread. I am concerned with all of the problems that can occur post op. CC being more common than I thought. I was never told by my PS to massage?? I thought you HAD to do this?? I have been reading more here lately where there are those of us who were never told to massage, or told not to. So, big question, did your PS tell you to massage, or not? thanks for answers in advance. And, did anyones PS actually tell you this would help prevent cc?

05-02-2007, 07:30 PM	#2
rachel2314 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 753 My Mood: Thanks: 248 Thanked 275 Times in 245 Posts	I asked my PS specifically about massage to prevent cc. He said the newer implants are better designed so decrease the risk of cc. He also said that massage wouldn't hurt, it just wasn't supported in the literature. I'm planning on doing it because I've heard so many people say it works to help them drop and fluff __________________ BA April 25th, 2007 pre-BA 36 A post-BA 36 D Inamed silicone HP 375 partial-unders, crease incision 5'11" 140 pounds

05-02-2007, 07:44 PM	#3
ANJIL Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 601 My Mood: Thanks: 35 Thanked 246 Times in 214 Posts	COLOR="Blue"]I don't know about the prevention of CC but I was told that it would help with the stiffness and help to loosen the implant. I have noticed that I did drop and fluff a little sooner than expected. PLUS it felt good with the way that I did it.[/color] [ __________________

05-02-2007, 08:05 PM	#4
YummeeCookee Newlywed! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,391 My Mood: Thanks: 309 Thanked 526 Times in 454 Posts	Dea, dont feel left out. My PS didnt instruct me to massage either. He said since theres no actual proof that it prevents CC, he doesnt have his patients doing it. Esp. since I got unders, he felt it was a bit redundant. When I read about massage and all the ladies doing it, it really sounds like it makes sense. I always give em a vigororus rubbing under the hot water when Im in the shower. JIC it does keep the capsules soft and open. __________________

05-03-2007, 06:24 AM	#5
Ina A revolution without dancing is one not worth having. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scandinavia Posts: 2,134 My Mood: Thanks: 575 Thanked 1,020 Times in 638 Posts	I voted that my PS didn't instruct me to but his nurse assistant did... She said that he doesn't recommend massage per se but she feels it can't do any harm anyway so I should massage. I have occasionally but have not made it into a big deal either way. __________________

05-03-2007, 08:18 AM	#6
scoobs feeling like a turkey... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 814 Thanks: 174 Thanked 191 Times in 183 Posts	i was told not to massage at all. i do feel paranoid when i'm playing with them, does that count as massaging or is massaging rougher with the implant? __________________

05-03-2007, 08:52 AM	#7
Jess Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,704 Thanks: 174 Thanked 120 Times in 77 Posts	My PS told me that it was dependent on me, he doesn't recommend it. When I asked about it he told me there was no "proof" that massage helped CC. He told me that if I really wanted to massage to do so while in shower and showed me a technique to do. I do it sometimes while washing, otherwise I've never massaged.

05-03-2007, 11:19 AM	#8
J&J Spread your wings Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 378 My Mood: Thanks: 107 Thanked 109 Times in 101 Posts	Yes, my PS instructed/told me to massage. __________________ %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%

05-03-2007, 11:44 AM	#9
hotmama Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 391 Thanks: 35 Thanked 138 Times in 125 Posts	i got overs and was told not to massage, my friend recently got unders by the same doctor and was also told not to massage

05-03-2007, 12:58 PM	#10
Jiggle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,387 My Mood: Thanks: 46 Thanked 256 Times in 224 Posts	I was told to massage... but it was only to help them drop and to keep the pockets open. It felt good in the early stages to massage them a bit. __________________ Dr. Anthony Berlet Cedar Grove, New Jersey August 16, 2006 350ccs - Crease - Low Profiles - Smooth - Round - Saline 5'4" 150 lbs

05-03-2007, 03:46 PM	#11
catherine Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 867 Thanks: 100 Thanked 316 Times in 272 Posts	I was told to massage but wish I didn't have to do it. It just further reinforces my obsession with the breasts. __________________ Weight 115lbs Height 5'3 1st Ba: April 11, 2007 Moderate Plus Saline 325 cc's f/u 30cc's 2nd BA: February 11, 2008 HP silicone unders 500 cc's areola incision Post Ba: 32E

05-03-2007, 03:54 PM	#12
Fashionknockout I'm bringing sexy back Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 2,409 My Mood: Thanks: 296 Thanked 840 Times in 744 Posts	My ps never told me to massage so I asked him about it. He said he didnt' believe that massage would help any. My boobs still turned out very soft though. __________________

05-07-2007, 11:02 AM	#14
bealotus82 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,295 Thanks: 278 Thanked 320 Times in 302 Posts	Yes he told me to massage and they showed me how to do it.

05-08-2007, 06:08 AM	#15
spunsugar Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee Posts: 362 Thanks: 42 Thanked 103 Times in 78 Posts	mine said no because he thought that i could get too agressive with it and it would move the pocket? plus i have textured

07-26-2007, 11:06 AM	#16
Connie08 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rawlins, Wyoming Posts: 127 Thanks: 11 Thanked 36 Times in 36 Posts	I would because my ps said they will look more natural.

08-09-2007, 01:24 PM	#17
ashlyc Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 739 Thanks: 267 Thanked 230 Times in 195 Posts	My PS told me to massage the top of the implant by pushing down just to make them softer and drop quicker but nothing crazy. The Nurse said it would help prevent cc. My neighbor was informed by her PS to massage underneath and squeeze them upwards so I wouldnt worry about yours not telling you to do it. When in doubt, give him a call and see if you should or why its not necessary.