I just got breast implants,plz explain how to do Implant massage, pocket/comprerrions exercises in detail asap
I just got implants and my Dr. was not professional and didn't talk to my friend after surgery on how to take care of me and how to do compression exercises, pocket quadrant exercises, implant message... I have been researching on how to prevent capsule whatever and problems with healing. I really don't want any problems or to spend more money to fix them. I keep reading about how other Dr.'s tell their patients to do these exercises, and I haven't found any websites that show or tell me how to do them.
So please if you know about how to do these or have pictures you can post somewhere to show and explain how to do them, it would be very helpful. Thank you soo much.
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Thanks for asking! This is very important thing to do!
There are a few different methods of massage used to prevent incapsulation (Capsular Contracture) of the implant. First, this type of preventative massage need not be done on texured implants, only smooth (general massage is ok for texured implants, though). Also if the impants are submuscular (rather then subglandular) these exercises dont need to be done.
Massage is generally contraindicated for the first 24-72hrs post op.
The main two techniques, as you mentioned are 1.Pocket Quadrant Exercises (PCE) and 2. Compression work.
PCE involves manual displacement of the impant to the outermost corners of the implant pocket: Up, down, side to side, holding each for a few seconds. To start off with do this every 2-3 hours, for the first couple weeks postop, then 2-3 times a day for a few weeks after that, and then once a day for the life of the implants.
Compression work is using a flat palm pressed with light-to-medium pressure against the implant flattening it and keep the pocket open. This can also be done by laying on the floor. Do this about 30m a day for the first few months and then try to keep it up as you go on.
Another thing to do is to actually squeeze the implants, feeling your fingers meeting in the middle
If your doctor is not answering your questions you need to sit him down or write a letter expressing your concerns. He is being paid to take care of you and he is not doing so.
Ask him questions and make him answer them.
If he still isn't, complain to whoever gave him his license.