Do you enjoy getting a massage on a regular basis? Or maybe you’re craving one after lounging on the couch while recuperating from a breast augmentation? In any case, you may be shocked to hear that physical activity and other high-intensity pastimes aren’t the only activities that are restricted following plastic surgery. It’s crucial to adjust or postpone your massage for a while after your breast augmentation.
Avoiding the massage table for a few weeks after surgery can be challenging, especially if you’re accustomed to frequent massages. However, I advise my breast augmentation patients in and around Dubai that avoiding massages during the recuperation phase is crucial to achieving excellent results.
Breast Augmentation In Dubai
Breast Augmentation in Dubai is a highly sought-after surgical procedure is for women who wish to improve the size, shape, and general fullness of their breasts. Since massages are frequently used for relaxation, stress relief, and muscle recovery, many patients are curious about when it is safe to resume activities like massage therapy after undergoing this procedure. Expert surgeon Dr. Perfect Celebrity at Perfect Doctors Clinic stresses that to prevent complications, the healing process must be carefully respected. Although the precise time frame varies depending on the type of incision, implant placement, and tissue healing, most women are advised to wait at least 3–5 weeks before receiving any kind of upper-body massage. The implants are still settling, the tissues are changing, and the incision lines are delicate in the early stages of recovery. An early massage may cause discomfort, put undue pressure on the chest, or obstruct the placement of the implant. Therefore, until clearance is granted, surgeons at Perfect Doctors Clinic advise against receiving any Swedish, deep-tissue, aromatherapy, or lymphatic massages on or near the breasts.
Why It’s Important To Wait
Lying on your stomach is the issue, not the massage itself. You must spend as much time as possible sleeping and resting on your back following any kind of breast augmentation surgery. You can minimize complications and give your implants time to settle into a desirable, natural-looking position by avoiding pressure on the front of your body for at least five weeks.
Giving Your Breast Implant Capsule Time To Form
The body starts forming a tissue capsule around an implant once it is inserted into the breast. The body uses this natural process to isolate a foreign object and safeguard the body as a whole. While breast implants are safe for your body, it’s crucial to allow this process to unfold without any interference.
The breast capsule secures the implant once it is completely developed. Before the capsule is completely formed, lying on your stomach for longer than a few minutes can interfere with its formation and result in damage or implant displacement. The capsule shields the implant from impact in addition to shielding the body from an outside invader.
Protecting Your Surgical Incisions
Pressing on your breasts too soon after a breast augmentation can also strain your incisions, which could prolong the healing process and result in needless scarring. It’s best to be cautious and not spend a lot of time on your stomach during the first five weeks following breast augmentation surgery.
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Massage Options
Make some adjustments and still enjoy a soothing massage if you’re craving the muscle-melting effects of massage therapy.
1. Chair Massage
A chair massage, which requires you to sit upright and prevents pressure on your chest and implants, is probably something your massage therapist will recommend. A professional massage therapist can accommodate your recovery needs while concentrating on your neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and lower back. Just make sure your massage therapist is aware of your recent surgery and ask them not to apply excessive pressure to your shoulder area. Chair massages can help you unwind and feel better while you heal without sacrificing the outcomes of your breast augmentation.
2. Supine Massage
Lying on your back is another option for receiving a massage. Your massage therapist can still work on your shoulders, neck, scalp, hands, legs, and feet even though they can’t reach your back. However, bear in mind that breast augmentation often affects the shoulders, so caution them against applying excessive pressure. Many of my patients find success with this strategy, allowing them to resume their regular sessions.
3. Targeted Massage
While avoiding direct pressure on the shoulders, chest, breasts, and implants, these massages concentrate on particular areas. Among the appropriate choices are the following:
- Massages targeting the head and scalp can alleviate stress and promote relaxation.
- Massages of the legs and feet can enhance blood flow and reduce stress levels without causing harm to the surgical site.
- Massages for the hands and arms are also beneficial in reducing stress and enhancing blood flow.
However, always consult your plastic surgeon before scheduling any of these massages. Remember that these rules also apply to chiropractic care.
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What Happens If You Don’t Massage Your Breast Implants
Some people may be able to get better without getting regular massages, but skipping this important step in the recovery process could lead to problems and less-than-ideal results in terms of how they look. Surgeons may suggest implant massage depending on the type of implant, where it is placed, and your body’s unique features. Its job is to keep the pocket around the implants healthy and help the implants settle into a soft, natural position. If this step is skipped, the healing environment might not grow the way it was supposed to.
Potential Complications
Capsular Contracture
If you don’t massage your breast implants, you could get capsular contracture, a condition in which scar tissue grows around the implant and starts to contract. This could lead to:
- Getting harder in the breasts
- A lot of pain and trouble
- Changes in the shape of the breasts
- Implants that stick out too far from the chest
This problem happens because the body makes a capsule around any implant on its own. If you don’t massage that capsule, it might get too tight, which could make it firm, uneven, or distorted. Getting worse over time can make the condition more painful and change the way the breasts look and feel.
When capsular contracture gets severe, surgery might be needed to fix it. By keeping the implant pocket a little bigger than the implant itself and stopping early scar tissue formation, regular massage can help stop this from happening. This straightforward, consistent action can help softness last for a long time and lower the chance of having to do corrective procedures again.
Implant Malposition
If you don’t massage your implants properly, they might not settle into the best position, which could lead to:
- Noticeably uneven look
- Breast implants that are too high up on the chest
- Shapes that don’t look natural
- See-through implant edges
Implant malposition typically occurs when the implants cannot naturally “drop and fluff” into place during the early healing phase. Massage encourages proper movement within the pocket, helping the implant adjust gradually as swelling subsides and tissues relax. Without this, implants might stay higher than wanted, fail to achieve a natural slope, or develop edges or other problems that can be seen, especially in people whose tissue isn’t very thick.
Extended Recovery Time
Massage helps the body heal and reduce swelling by
- Making the area’s blood flow better
- Getting rid of fluid buildup
- Getting tissues to heal faster
If you don’t get these benefits, your recovery time might be longer and less comfortable. Patients may feel tightness, pressure, or fullness in the chest for a long time. The swelling may not go away right away, and the tissue may take longer to soften than expected. When the surgeon says it’s okay, the right way to massage can help with healthy movement, comfort, and better long-term results.
Even though not all surgeons recommend massage for all implant types, such as textured or highly cohesive implants, when your surgeon advises it, following the routine consistently can make a significant difference in preventing avoidable issues and achieving a natural, symmetrical outcome.
Best Plastic Surgeon In Dubai For Breast Augmentation
Best Plastic Surgeon In Dubai for breast augmentation is available at Perfect Doctors Clinic, guaranteeing a safe, easy recovery, particularly with regard to when you can resume massage therapy. Under the supervision of Dr. Perfect Celebrity, patients at Perfect Doctors Clinic receive individualized post-operative instructions based on their anatomy, implant type, and general healing response. Although surgeons generally recommend avoiding chest-focused massages for 3–5 weeks, each woman’s experience with this time frame will be unique. Your surgeon will check to see if swelling has decreased, if the incisions have healed well, and whether the implants have started to settle on their own. They won’t permit gentle massage to resume until proper recovery has been confirmed. Additionally, until the condition is resolved, patients should refrain from receiving massages that put pressure on their upper torso, pectoral muscles, or ribs. Giving your surgeon’s advice top priority protects your investment and guarantees a secure, comfortable return to daily comforts like massage therapy.
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