2 week check with surgeon

Hi all. So I had my 2 week PO check with my surgeon, he is very pleased with my healing and boobs. He wants me to start massage of the implants and scars. He is also happy for me to sunbath topples on holiday in 2 weeks as long as I use sunblock on my scars. Of course  I'm aware the skin may burn easily. My next check is at the end of January. He said as long as I wear a bra with good support then that's fine too. He won't measure me yet as still have some swelling. More photos taken today by him so I can get them all at my next appointment. Over all very pleased. He said to my husband you ought to be very pleased with them . 
Xxxx

It's pretty unusual to be asked to massage your boobs at 2 weeks post-op because textured/polyeurothane Breast implants don't require massage, quite the opposite - due to their textured shell the stability helps them adhere to the Breast pocket. 

If your breasts however are tight, as yours must be, only then would massage be required so hoping that helps yours.  

Good to read your surgeons happy and happy holidays hun. Xx

I don't know if they are tight really but he asked me to massage to soften them so I will do as I'm told . If something goes wrong then that will be his fault. Only to massage the top though xx

Im sure he knows what he is doing Anne, or rather what he is telling you to do. After care advice is fully tailored to the individual, whats right for your textured might not be for someone else's :)
Are u away over Christmas then? X x

Yes I'm off to Egypt on the 29 th for 10 nights . Xxx

Happy holidays Anne ! X

When the kids are blogger we will go away over Christmas to escape from it all. Christmas drives me nuts!
Have you been to Egypt before? I bet its lovely x x

Great news Anne! Also, I am jealous of your Christmas holidays to Egypt!!! Xxx

That's great Anne, I'm going to Egypt in June, let me know what it's like x x

Yes we go every year although this year we are spending Christmas at home then away for new year. It's really lovely. About 25 degrees in December xx

I'm so jealous, make sure you get a lovely tan. You'll have to send us some pictures x x

I can do that !!!! Xx

anneritchley wrote:I don't know if they are tight really but he asked me to massage to soften them so I will do as I'm told . If something goes wrong then that will be his fault. Only to massage the top though xx

LOL Absolutely! 

I absolutely wasn't suggesting you shouldn't massage Anne, I would never suggest anybody ignore their surgeons instructions. I've been all over the forum since 2009 telling women their surgery is tailored to their own body type.

I was just explaining why you would have been told to when nobody else has been told to. It also stops other women massaging when they see you have so they think they will too (ive seen it all here lol) 

Hi cookie. I wasn't thinking you were giving me different instructions. I value your opinion. My surgeon said gentle massage in one direction at the top of my boob. I do t really understand it all myself. The only thing I don't feel comfortable with at the moment is massaging my scars. It feels a bit too soon. I wish I had the wealth of experiance you have cookie. I bet you have seen some shockers on here in your time ? Xxx

I don't really understand is what I ment . Arghhh predictive texting xxx

Happy holidays!       I' d be smothering all your boobs with sunblock rather than just the scars, the thought of burnt boobs doesn't bare thinking about.....ouchy! XXX

Yes for one I won't be going topless as it's a Muslim country and I will be covering them. That sounds painful. The surgeon says I can go topless but don't fancy that much. Xxxxxx

I can fully understand you feeling it's a bit too soon. In all honesty 2 weeks massaging scars is a first for me and I've been here a long time....but, your surgeon, your body and you must follow their instructions 

I shouldn't imagine you were advised you could use a moisturiseror or an oil too to help with the massage?

The earliest I've seen this advised is 4 weeks post-op. 

I'd be very gentle indeed this early Anne. Don't dive in and massage them, having a fear of scars is very common so just take your time to get to know them first hun. Just start by running your finger tips over the scar. When you feel comfortable doing that, then very gentle circular motions with your finger tips will help to flatten out scars. A moisturiser or an oil (no need for expensive ones, any will do) IF you've been given the all clear to use them they will make the massage much easier for you. But if you haven't been given the all clear due to the risk of infection then don't use anything on them at all lovely. Xxx

No he didn't suggest any oil. Etc. I think I'm going to call him again and I don't want to touch scars yet xx

I'm sure he won't mind if you don't feel ready to massage so early Anne. 

I actually never massaged my scars at all when I had my first Breast Augmentation. We weren't advised to back then and they were tiny little, flat scars that could only be seen if I pointed them out. So no rush if you're not ready babe. I think your surgeon will fully understand. Xx

Thanks cookie xxxx