Massaging the chest area????

[John_M123]

Does anyone know if it is Dr. recommended. And when is a good time to start. My Dr. didn't mention anything to me about massaging the area, although I keep reading on here about it.  I am not due to see him for another 45 days. I am currently 1 month post op and still a little sore on one side.

[Blarneystoner]

if i were you, i would call him up before you did it. masaging is generally to get rid of the scar tissue, not to relieve the pain.

[monzo]

My doc told me too when I had surg... and it worked.. the reason is to speed up the healing process and it helps avoid the scaring under the skin after too... but I think you have to wait a certain period b4 you do this..

[rcbrown23]

USUALLY DOCS DO NOT RECOMEND MASSAGING THE BREASTS

What? Every doc I've talked to or heard someone else talk about recommends it.

I just had the op with Dr. Bermant. I'm supposed to start light massaging at 4 weeks, then the deep massaging at 6 weeks. It helps soften up the firm tissue's, break down scar tissue, and definitley speeds up the recovery time dramatically.