How do you massage your breasts after reconstruction?

How do you massage your breasts after reconstruction?

At one week post-op, massage your breasts in a circular motion starting at the top pole of the breasts and gently move around the implant clockwise. This will reduce swelling and increase your healing time.

What are the chances of getting capsular contracture again?

When patients have implants removed and immediately replaced for capsular contracture, the subsequent risk of repeat contracture is as high as 70%!. This now makes sense, because as long as a speck of bacteria is still in the old space, the biofilm and contracture can recur.

Can massage break up capsular contracture?

There are benefits to learning how to properly massage the area, but it isn’t guaranteed to eliminate your risk of capsular contracture entirely. The exact cause of capsular contracture isn’t fully understood . Massage can help prevent the capsule from hardening, but it may not stop the process completely.

Does milk thistle help capsular contracture?

Late capsule contracture is easier to treat than early. Milder forms of capsular contracture may possibly be managed without surgery. Some surgeons recommend patients take vitamin E supplements to help soften the capsule, while others recommend taking milk thistle, an herbal supplement.

Does Vitamin E help capsular contracture?

Vitamin E appears to be a safe, simple, and inexpensive means of reducing the number of postoperative capsular contractures following breast augmentation. Vitamin E has no effect on coagulation systems and does not cause excessive bleeding either during or after surgery.

Do you have to fix capsular contracture?

Although the capsular contracture can be corrected, there is a risk it can return. Dr. Comizio uses strategies and techniques to try to minimize it returning and works with patients to help them try to avoid it in the future.

Can massage fix capsular contracture?

Does capsular contracture soften over time?

Results: In many cases, dramatic softening of the breast capsule was evident after 1 to 3 months of treatment. Conclusions: Zafirlukast appears to effectively soften early capsular contracture and may prevent the formation of capsular contracture in those patients at risk.

How do you fix capsular contracture without surgery?

Can you treat capsular contracture without surgery? Yes, the Aspen Ultrasound System is a unique non-invasive treatment that combines deep sound wave therapy (ultrasound) with targeted massage to help painlessly break up the excess scar tissue and release the capsule.

When can capsular contracture occur?

Capsular contracture can occur at any point after breast augmentation and without any warning. Most cases are likely to take place within the first two years after breast augmentation.

Can capsular contracture disappear?

Capsular contracture does not settle on its own. The only known way to resolve the problem is to excise the capsule, and replace the implant with a clean implant that has no low grade infection attached to it.