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DuskyAngel · 03-23-2008, 01:27 AM

Hi girls,

I have already been asked to massage my breasts a few times daily by my PS. I have smooth round hi-profile unders. I think it's the textured implants that don't need massaging?

Anyway, are your breast implant pockets as high as these shown on Dr. De Wire's breast massage website? The lady in the demo has big high pockets for her implants. My pockets weren't made that huge or high. Maybe I have little breast tissue? I don't know. Hope you can share. Here is Dr. De Wire's website:

http://www.advanced-art.com/Breast-Aug-Massage.htm

Thanks, girls! Happy Easter!

Dusky Angel

ReveredAndi · 03-23-2008, 04:10 AM

Whoa, I can't do that yet, at least not until my incisions are healed a lot more. I was told to massage every direction but up (I had a lollipop lift brest lift)because of where I had my incisions. I am not sure if that example of that massage is for everyone

DuskyAngel · 03-23-2008, 04:25 AM

ReveredAndi, the lady in the picture had saline I think. You and I both have silicon but I didn't have the breast lift.

My implant pockets aren't as high as that lady in the website.

Hope you'll keep me posted about your doctor's advice about massaging your girls. I'd really like to know how other PS handle the massaging.

Thanks, girl!

32AAgyrl · 03-23-2008, 01:05 PM

Mines are abt that high...I have abt a 1-1 1/2 inch gap from my collar bone to where the implant hits its highest point when I massage..I had hardly any breast tissue to start with..maybe all surgeons are different when it comes to creasting pockets?

DuskyAngel · 03-23-2008, 03:55 PM

Mine's not that high, probably just an inch or so.

It's amazing how PS are so different in their BA procedures, pre, during and post-op! It's great to find out about those differences here. Very interesting! Wish I had studied to become a PS too, hahaha!

Thanks 32AAgyrl! Happy Easter!

DuskyAngel

MMLynn · 03-23-2008, 04:37 PM

Mine go all the way up, he says he likes to make big pockets.

32AAgyrl · 03-23-2008, 06:28 PM

No prob DuskyAngel Happy Easter to u 2!

DuskyAngel · 03-25-2008, 10:50 AM

Just visited my PS today. He urged me to MASSAGE!!! Well, uh, I did massage but not as hard as his assistant massaged me. My left boob was good but I was writhing in pain when she massaged my right boobie (I'm right handed).

After that massage, I was amazed at how soft and natural my boobies were! Guess massaging does work for me and I have to do it harder and more often now.

Just sharing!

oliveskinlover · 03-25-2008, 11:09 AM

From his web site:

Fourth, I create an oversized submuscular pocket, significantly larger than the implant size (primarily above the implant) at the time of surgery to create a much further distance to close in before scar can cause a visible, or palpable, firm scar capsule contracture. Fifth, early and vigorous post-op massage of the implants, fully displacing them throughout the entire oversized submuscular pockets is used to keep them wide open, and thus the implants soft, freely moveable, soft to the touch, and natural-appearing to the eye.

Sounds good to me, as I got CC in my lefty that, because of medical reasons, had a way too small pocket.

DuskyAngel · 03-25-2008, 12:04 PM

Thank you oliveskinlover!

My PS said if the tissues/muscles around the implants go hard, I'll have to go to a physical therapy center here and have therapy which is expensive. Worst case scenario is open me up again. Yikes!

I'm sorry about your CC. How was it remedied? Did you massage often after that? The vigorous massaging today left my boobies sore.. But better sore boobies than CC, right?

pnayflava · 03-25-2008, 01:49 PM

I massaged mine when I woke up this morning, pain meds was still in effect so I tell you that helps out a lot. But one breast is really more painful than the other. How often do you guys massage? Recommended 2 times a day is that correct or do it more often is good?

DuskyAngel · 03-25-2008, 02:53 PM

Hi Pnayflava,

My doc says as often as I can! I will be taking Mefenamic acid because my right boobie aches a lot when it's massaged hard.

Great talking with you over yahoo. Keep in touch!

Dusky Angel

oliveskinlover · 03-25-2008, 03:36 PM

I just had a capsulotomy where they score the capsule to release the implant. They put a new implant in there and they increased the pocket size. I have a long boring story, but basically due to previous surgeries, I have no lower pectoralis muscle and the PS was afraid to lower my crease and/or make the pocket too large on the first surgery - she didn't think the tissue would support the implant. My tissue turns out to be very strong, but I got CC like immediately after surgery - So far - three weeks out and nothing. It's too soon to tell but I'm hoping I don't have that issue anymore.

But it did require surgery...

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuskyAngel

Thank you oliveskinlover!

My PS said if the tissues/muscles around the implants go hard, I'll have to go to a physical therapy center here and have therapy which is expensive. Worst case scenario is open me up again. Yikes!

I'm sorry about your CC. How was it remedied? Did you massage often after that? The vigorous massaging today left my boobies sore.. But better sore boobies than CC, right?

DuskyAngel · 03-25-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oliveskinlover

- So far - three weeks out and nothing. It's too soon to tell but I'm hoping I don't have that issue anymore.

But it did require surgery...

I think three weeks is a good enough time already post op! Things are going to be great this time. How did your PS address the massaging? Did he require massage on all sides of the boobies?

Thanks so much for the insightful sharing!

Dusky

mom24 · 03-25-2008, 11:18 PM

What is Mefenamic acid?

DuskyAngel · 03-25-2008, 11:27 PM

Hi Mom24,

I lifted this from wikipedia.

Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain, including menstrual pain. It is commercially available in the US as Ponstel® and internationally by Pfizer as Ponstan® and in Austria as Parkemed®. It is also prescribed as an antipyretic drug. It is typically prescribed for oral administration.

Mefenamic acid decreases inflammation (swelling) and uterine contractions by a still unknown mechanism. However it is thought to be related to the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.

Since hepatic metabolism plays a significant role in mefenamic acid elimination, patients with known liver deficiency may be prescribed lower doses. Kidney deficiency may also cause accumulation of the drug and its metabolites in the excretory system. Therefore patients suffering from renal conditions should not be prescribed mefenamic acid.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mefenamic_acid

Ponstan is the brand name of the mefenamic acid I will use starting today. Ibuprofen, another NSAID, has blood thinning properties, probably that is why he recommended mefenamic. It's safer. Hope this helped!

Dusky (sounds like a dog's name, lol)

03-23-2008, 01:27 AM	#1
DuskyAngel Carpe diem! :) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cebu City Posts: 523 My Mood: Thanks: 170 Thanked 161 Times in 153 Posts	Massaging after BA Hi girls, I have already been asked to massage my breasts a few times daily by my PS. I have smooth round hi-profile unders. I think it's the textured implants that don't need massaging? Anyway, are your breast implant pockets as high as these shown on Dr. De Wire's breast massage website? The lady in the demo has big high pockets for her implants. My pockets weren't made that huge or high. Maybe I have little breast tissue? I don't know. Hope you can share. Here is Dr. De Wire's website: http://www.advanced-art.com/Breast-Aug-Massage.htm Thanks, girls! Happy Easter! Dusky Angel __________________ 5'3, 100 pounds, 25" ribcage 30A/32A to 30D or DD, can force in a 32C 340cc Inamed (McGhan) SHD Inframmary crease incision / unders BA date: March 8, 2008 Dr. Alain Senerpida Cebu City, Philippines

03-23-2008, 04:25 AM	#3
DuskyAngel Carpe diem! :) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cebu City Posts: 523 My Mood: Thanks: 170 Thanked 161 Times in 153 Posts	ReveredAndi, the lady in the picture had saline I think. You and I both have silicon but I didn't have the breast lift. My implant pockets aren't as high as that lady in the website. Hope you'll keep me posted about your doctor's advice about massaging your girls. I'd really like to know how other PS handle the massaging. Thanks, girl! __________________ 5'3, 100 pounds, 25" ribcage 30A/32A to 30D or DD, can force in a 32C 340cc Inamed (McGhan) SHD Inframmary crease incision / unders BA date: March 8, 2008 Dr. Alain Senerpida Cebu City, Philippines

03-23-2008, 03:55 PM	#5
DuskyAngel Carpe diem! :) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cebu City Posts: 523 My Mood: Thanks: 170 Thanked 161 Times in 153 Posts	Mine's not that high, probably just an inch or so. It's amazing how PS are so different in their BA procedures, pre, during and post-op! It's great to find out about those differences here. Very interesting! Wish I had studied to become a PS too, hahaha! Thanks 32AAgyrl! Happy Easter! DuskyAngel __________________ 5'3, 100 pounds, 25" ribcage 30A/32A to 30D or DD, can force in a 32C 340cc Inamed (McGhan) SHD Inframmary crease incision / unders BA date: March 8, 2008 Dr. Alain Senerpida Cebu City, Philippines

03-25-2008, 10:50 AM	#8
DuskyAngel Carpe diem! :) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cebu City Posts: 523 My Mood: Thanks: 170 Thanked 161 Times in 153 Posts	Just visited my PS today. He urged me to MASSAGE!!! Well, uh, I did massage but not as hard as his assistant massaged me. My left boob was good but I was writhing in pain when she massaged my right boobie (I'm right handed). After that massage, I was amazed at how soft and natural my boobies were! Guess massaging does work for me and I have to do it harder and more often now. Just sharing! __________________ 5'3, 100 pounds, 25" ribcage 30A/32A to 30D or DD, can force in a 32C 340cc Inamed (McGhan) SHD Inframmary crease incision / unders BA date: March 8, 2008 Dr. Alain Senerpida Cebu City, Philippines

03-25-2008, 11:09 AM	#9
oliveskinlover I C You! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bordertown WA Posts: 1,063 Thanks: 456 Thanked 433 Times in 377 Posts	From his web site: Fourth, I create an oversized submuscular pocket, significantly larger than the implant size (primarily above the implant) at the time of surgery to create a much further distance to close in before scar can cause a visible, or palpable, firm scar capsule contracture. Fifth, early and vigorous post-op massage of the implants, fully displacing them throughout the entire oversized submuscular pockets is used to keep them wide open, and thus the implants soft, freely moveable, soft to the touch, and natural-appearing to the eye. Sounds good to me, as I got CC in my lefty that, because of medical reasons, had a way too small pocket. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* 5'4", 134 lbs, 339 cc's left, 280 cc's right Inamed smooth silicone overs Pre-breast augmentation: (R) 34B (L) 34A; Post-BA: Full "C" L & R BA: 11/28/07 Crease Rev/CC Repair on Lefty/"Nemo": 3/3/08 Open Capsulotomy for CC on Righty, 10/9/08 Open Capsulotomy for CC on Righty AGAIN, 11/24/08

03-23-2008, 04:10 AM	#2
ReveredAndi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 208 Thanks: 81 Thanked 56 Times in 49 Posts	Whoa, I can't do that yet, at least not until my incisions are healed a lot more. I was told to massage every direction but up (I had a lollipop lift brest lift)because of where I had my incisions. I am not sure if that example of that massage is for everyone

03-23-2008, 01:05 PM	#4
32AAgyrl Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 215 Thanks: 189 Thanked 58 Times in 50 Posts	Mines are abt that high...I have abt a 1-1 1/2 inch gap from my collar bone to where the implant hits its highest point when I massage..I had hardly any breast tissue to start with..maybe all surgeons are different when it comes to creasting pockets?

03-23-2008, 04:37 PM	#6
MMLynn Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Someplace, Somewhere Posts: 1,744 Thanks: 484 Thanked 637 Times in 585 Posts	Mine go all the way up, he says he likes to make big pockets.

03-23-2008, 06:28 PM	#7
32AAgyrl Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 215 Thanks: 189 Thanked 58 Times in 50 Posts	No prob DuskyAngel Happy Easter to u 2!

03-25-2008, 12:04 PM	#10
DuskyAngel Carpe diem! :) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cebu City Posts: 523 My Mood: Thanks: 170 Thanked 161 Times in 153 Posts	Thank you oliveskinlover! My PS said if the tissues/muscles around the implants go hard, I'll have to go to a physical therapy center here and have therapy which is expensive. Worst case scenario is open me up again. Yikes! I'm sorry about your CC. How was it remedied? Did you massage often after that? The vigorous massaging today left my boobies sore.. But better sore boobies than CC, right? __________________ 5'3, 100 pounds, 25" ribcage 30A/32A to 30D or DD, can force in a 32C 340cc Inamed (McGhan) SHD Inframmary crease incision / unders BA date: March 8, 2008 Dr. Alain Senerpida Cebu City, Philippines

03-25-2008, 01:49 PM	#11
pnayflava Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont,California Posts: 38 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I massaged mine when I woke up this morning, pain meds was still in effect so I tell you that helps out a lot. But one breast is really more painful than the other. How often do you guys massage? Recommended 2 times a day is that correct or do it more often is good? __________________ 29 yrs old 4'10 - 92 lbs Round - Smooth - Under the Muscle 340 CC HP - McGhan

03-25-2008, 02:53 PM	#12
DuskyAngel Carpe diem! :) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cebu City Posts: 523 My Mood: Thanks: 170 Thanked 161 Times in 153 Posts	Hi Pnayflava, My doc says as often as I can! I will be taking Mefenamic acid because my right boobie aches a lot when it's massaged hard. Great talking with you over yahoo. Keep in touch! Dusky Angel __________________ 5'3, 100 pounds, 25" ribcage 30A/32A to 30D or DD, can force in a 32C 340cc Inamed (McGhan) SHD Inframmary crease incision / unders BA date: March 8, 2008 Dr. Alain Senerpida Cebu City, Philippines

03-25-2008, 11:18 PM	#15
mom24 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Valley Posts: 552 Thanks: 84 Thanked 179 Times in 167 Posts	What is Mefenamic acid?