Question about post op massaging

[sunny92]

I am 12 days post op, and am extremely happy with the results so far. Haven't been this happy in many many years! Most of the soreness/tenderness seems to have subsided now, and i can start to feel a few hard lumps just below the nipple and on the side of the pec forming.

Is it too early to start massaging?

My doc said start on the 3rd week, but i'm afraid that it might be too late to get rid of the already forming scar tissue? 

Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks.

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

My inclination is not to massage too early in the healing process -- it can actually produce more swelling. I usually wait a minimum of 6-8 weeks -- and sometimes massage is not necessary at all.

Some of my colleagues may differ, however.

Dr Jacobs