subject: Soft Tissue Breast Massage after Breast Augmentation [print this page] Some amount of scar tissue will naturally form around any implant or foreign material placed in the body, but the goal of massage is to ensure that this scar tissue does not become excessive or hardened. All women considering breast augmentation should learn more from their surgeon about capsular contracture, including the likelihood of this complication, what techniques the surgeon uses to prevent hardened scar tissue from forming, and what recommendations (such as breast implant massage) they should follow postoperatively to minimize their risk.
Soft Tissue Breast Massage after Breast Augmentation