DR. NANCY VAN LAEKEN
604.669.1633
M.D. , F.R.C.S.C
COSMETIC, PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Breast Massage Techniques
These techniques are to be performed for 5 minutes total daily for the lifetime of the implant. Dr. Van Laeken recommends this be done in the shower for greatest of ease.
1. V Shape Motion
Step 1
Make your hand into a “V” shape with your thumb on one side of the breast and your four fingers on the other side. Put that “V” at the base of your implant.
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Step 2
Move your thumb and fingers together so that the implant moves upwards. The implant should be forced out of its normal position into the open space above the implant.
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Step 3
Let the implant fall back into its normal position, then repeat Step 2 to move the implant back up in the open space. You should continue this massage for one to two minutes.

2.Lateral Motions
Step 1
Take the breast in your hands and move it back and forth between your thumb and the rest of your hand. Use a reasonable amount of force as you move the breast and the implant from its stationary position towards the underarm and then back towards the middle of your chest.​

3. Random Motions of the Clock
Step 1
Grasp the breast with your hand, squeeze the implant and manipulate the breast with random directions. Move the breast/implant around in all directions to effectively touch all positions of numbers on the clock. No particular order is necessary.

4. Quadrant Massage
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Step 1
Place your palm on the side of the breast and push towards the centre of your chest for a count of 5. Repeat the same procedure with the other hand from the midline towards the underarm.
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Step 2
Perform the same procedure from the bottom of the breast upward and then finally from the top of the breast downward. Use a reasonable amount of force. You will not rupture your implant.

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