10 days post op.. Advice please.

[m1000]

Hi, I had surgery 10 days ago in Poland. My chest was flat and great however 2 days ago I massaged each side for approx 10 mins as I noticed the scars underneath were creasing my nipple. While this worked well today my nipples have puffed up and look similar to pre op.

Can anyone give me some advice on whether I have ruined my chest by doing this and what I can do to get these flat again?

Thanks

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

I think you might have been premature in massaging only 10 days post op -- it can only produce more swelling.  Best treatment is to wear a very snug compression garment and allow Mother Nature to heal.  Any swelling of the areolas should subside, assuming sufficient tissue beneath them was removed.

Dr JAcobs

[m1000]

Thanks Dr Jacobs. I have only massaged this one time and have stopped since. Currently wearing the compression day and night. I only remove this for a shower/bath. I'll continue to do this and hopefully they will reduce again. Thanks

[DrPensler]

Its nice that you want to help your result ,but I prefer patients wear the compression vest and let the vest do its job for several weeks.