When did you start to massage after surgery?

[PeterBateman]

Just had my revision 3 days ago.  I've massaged gently over top of my vest after the first day, more to feel where its sore etc, but today i massaged gently for 5 mins total over top of the vest.  just wondering since i cant remember how long after the surgery do most PS say to start massaging.

[ajgdhd]

I started massaging with lotion as soon as it wasn't painful.  I would say about a week, but this probably varies for different people.

[PeterBateman]

thanks for your response.  anyone elses input?  25 others have read it...

[joe107]

i waited 3-4 weeks after i had all my bandages off, just to play it safe

[DrBermant]

Just had my revision 3 days ago.  I've massaged gently over top of my vest after the first day, more to feel where its sore etc, but today i massaged gently for 5 mins total over top of the vest.  just wondering since i cant remember how long after the surgery do most PS say to start massaging.

I prefer to individualize the scar care for each of my patients. Timing, choice of garment(s), scar treatments are part of what we help each of our patients better understand as part of their surgical sculpture.  Choice of surgeon involves patient education, skill during surgery, and aftercare.  A wrong recommendation for aftercare can really make a mess of an operation.

I typically usea compression vest after gynecomastia surgery for many reasons explained on that link.  I use first stage compression, to protect tissues.  Second stage protection is for scars.  I also use  compression for my Tumescent Tummy Tuck Abdominoplasty surgery.  Surgical technique is a major factor in Tummy Tucks.  Scars that heal under pressure typically do better than scars without pressure.

Scar Care Creams and Sheets come in many different forms.  Such issues are better discussed with your doctor.

Hope this helps,

Michael Bermant, MD
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