6 weeks post op today! Massaging scars?

by Dancing_Diva 15th December 2009, 7:31 am

Hi Ladies

I am sooooooooo excited I am 6 weeks post op today and after my first appointment with the nurse at 1 week, she said I could start rubbing bio oil on my scars and massaging them 6 weeks post op today! Massaging scars? 727935

6 weeks post op today! Massaging scars? 727935

. How do you do it, how long do you do it for and how often??

Do I actually start massaging the implant now too?

I'm not due to see the nurse/surgeon again until early Jan, when I will be 8 weeks PO but I didnt want to waste any time with not massaging!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Bring on the UNDERWIRE bras!! 6 weeks post op today! Massaging scars? 727935

6 weeks post op today! Massaging scars? 113752

xxx

by ***Sally*** 15th December 2009, 8:01 am

OMG how fast has that gone! I was advised to massage my scars with rosehip oil but used bio oil too. I would just use it when I got out of the shower (when I remembered really - I wasn't that religious about it to be honest!) I did use it all over but just a quick rub more than a massage. I'd give your ps a ring to confirm what advise he gives. x

by Dancing_Diva 15th December 2009, 8:15 am

I know Sally the time as flown by! I cant believe how fast its gone its scary!!

Thanks for that I will get some rosehip oil too. I am useless as remembering things anyway so i doubt it will be a religious thing for me either! I will give my surgeon a call.

xx

by lisxxx9 15th December 2009, 9:13 pm

Hi DD, I was told to massage my scars from 4 weeks, but have been told on numerous occasions not to massage boobs (OH gutted about that one 6 weeks post op today! Massaging scars? 375568

6 weeks post op today! Massaging scars? 375568

) but every clinic is so different and confusing 6 weeks post op today! Massaging scars? 751387

. Can't believe you're 6 weeks, how time flies!!

lis
xx

by misf1 15th December 2009, 9:16 pm

I massaged in firm circular motions on scars, I was told I didn't have to massage boobs as I had textured implants, I could if I wanted it wouldn't do any harm.

by lisxxx9 15th December 2009, 9:29 pm

Sorry DD, just re-read my answer and realised never your questions 6 weeks post op today! Massaging scars? 557141

What I've been doing is pressing firmly with two fingers and massage in circular motions til cream gone and I'm doing that twice a day with E45.

lis
xx

by Dancing_Diva 16th December 2009, 2:54 pm

Thanks girls, I tried it last night amd it was a little painful, not sure if I am being too rough? Probably knowing me lol! xxx

by **COOKIE** 16th December 2009, 2:57 pm

I've just been told at just over 2 weeks to start massaging mine to encourage righty to drop DD, so at 6 weeks, you should be fine to massage.

As misf1 said, firm circular movements around the breast. xxx