All surgeons have different opinions regarding massaging smooth breast implants implants. Some doctors ask all their patients to do it, and others say that it is not necessary or beneficial. The doctors who suggest it believe that it helps to keep the pocket open, thus helping to deter capsule contracture. Whether or not your doctor asks you to massage has nothing to do with how the surgery is performed. It's simply a matter of whether or not your surgeon prefers and recommends massage.

Implant manufacturers designed textured implants with the belief that they would reduce the occurrence of CC. Many surgeons report and agree that textured implants actually make no difference in the rate of CC in their experience as well as report more difficulty in removing capsules from textured implants as opposed to smooth. Whatever the case, abide by your surgeon's instructions. See similar questions...

Textured implants were intended to lessen the risk of capsular contracture (hardening of the breast from scar tissue forming around the implant). The success of this is controversial. Many surgeons prefer to use textured implants when they use contoured (anatomic implants). See similar questions...

In the 1970's capsular contracture was a much bigger problem than it is today. It was found that by adding texture to the shell of the implant the capsule that formed around the implant was much thinner and softer. It was found that the texture caused tissue ingrowth which broke up the collagen that formed around the shell. See similar questions...

Many techniques have been developed over the years to decrease the scar tissue (capsular contracture) around breast implants. Originally it was thought that a textured shell may decrease the capsule, but this in fact is probably not true. Some plastic surgeons feel that a capsule may cause more rippling and other difficulties, probably does not decrease the capsule formation rate. Smooth implants are used more commonly in the US. See similar questions...

Smooth implants have a smooth silicone rubber exterior while textured implants have a rough surface usually composed of silicone rubber. Other materials, such as polyurethane foam have been used in the past to create a textured surface, but only silicone is available presently. See similar questions...

Texturing refers to the surface of the breast implant. Textured implants have a rough surface in an attempt to prevent contracture formation (especially when the implants are placed above the muscle). This does not appear to be relevant in the sub-muscular position. Textured implants may be associated with rippling more than smooth implants. See similar questions...

This option is also entirely up to you. If you are getting contoured, textured is recommended so that the implant does not flip or rotate. There are smooth and textured surfaces available on both Mentor and McGhan round implants. Some surgeons prefer textured unders when placing silicone-filled implants under the muscle and smooths for silicone overs. Some prefer smooth salines in any placement, and of course, vice versa for all options. See similar questions...

All anatomic (a.k.a. teardrop) shaped implants are textured, as the texturing increases friction and helps keep them from rotating. Since a teardrop implant is different at the bottom than the top, it is important that it maintains its position. Back See similar questions...

There will be exercises that Dr. Pousti and his office staff will review with you. Generally, when the implants are placed in the sub-muscular position, massage has not been found to be necessary. See similar questions...

Any time is a good time. You don't need to wait until you're stressed or injured. Too often people wait until they reach this state to get a massage. Instead of waiting until you've injured yourself or when pain starts, regular massage works wonders for preventative care. It is a wonderful way to cope with stress both physical and emotional. See similar questions...

The answer will depend on the reasons for getting a massage. If a client comes in for injury relief and to relieve chronic tightness that is interfering with their daily lives, weekly sessions maybe necessary for a while to see improvement in relief and healing. For those who use massage as preventative care, once ? twice a month is the norm. Some come in more often just because they enjoy it that much. See similar questions...

Any surface onto which a thick media is applied. There are texture paints that have sand or silica mixed in, or actual sculpted areas applied to a wall by trowel to produce a myriad of effects. The origins may have been as a fix for constantly cracking plaster walls or ceilings, to simply a desire to manipulate 'liquid stone' or plaster products into three-dimensional art. The methods and techniques are as endless as the artist's imagination. See similar questions...

mil PVC or greater already has an embossing on one side, processed during manufacture that provides a controlled pattern. This embossing helps PVC, already known for its flexibility, to conform to and 'grip' the contours of the ground. See similar questions...

Textured glass is made by embossing a pattern onto molten glass to give the desired design or texture. The pattern is applied to one side of the glass, but the design can be clearly seen from both sides. Several of our special order door designs are made using textured glass. See similar questions...

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This is a decision made by your doctor. There are various reasons to cement or not cement. Your doctor will discuss this with you. See similar questions...