Breast Implant Maintenance
For the life of your implant investment, remember 3 simple steps!
Massage, antibiotic protection, and regular imaging!
- Daily Implant Massage
- Follow the instructions given in-person at the one month follow up appointment!
- Daily massage decreases the occurrence of
- Prophylactic Antibiotics
- Teeth cleanings, tattoo, piecing or other procedures that may introduce bacteria into your body require prophylactic anntibiotics.
- One dose, one hour prior to your scheduled procedure may help decrease your personal risk of capsular contracture.
- Contact the office at LEAST 72 hours in advance of any procedure for prescription.
- Routine Breast Imaging
- Regular mammography helps improve the chances of identifying a "Silent Rupture" or compromise of the silicone implant.
- Follow all recommended guidelines for mammography set forward by your Primary Care Physician.