ABC of Breast Augmentation:“C – Capsular contracture prevention and the importance of Massage”
February 25, 2021
Back To Blog
It is a normal part of healing for the body to form a capsule of tissue around a foreign body. When this scar tissue tightens it is known as capsular contracture. The tightening of this scar tissue can sometimes cause pain and for the breast to appear misshapen.
Breast exercises, or massage, help to prevent capsular contractures by encouraging the breast tissue to remain more pliable.
The exercises should be performed 3 times daily for the first 6 months, twice daily for the next 6 months. Each breast should be pushed gently and held in position of a few seconds before release.
DR. ASHLEY TREGASKISS
COSMETIC, PLASTIC, AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON | BLOG
Dr. Ashley Tregaskiss is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Vancouver with over 20 years of experience and a practice increasingly dedicated to advanced facial and neck rejuvenation.
Following a decade at Vancouver General Hospital treating complex craniofacial trauma and head and neck conditions, he transitioned fully into private practice in 2024. This background provides a level of anatomical expertise and surgical precision that directly informs his aesthetic work.
Dr. Tregaskiss specializes in facelift and neck lift surgery, eyelid rejuvenation, facial fat transfer, and laser-based skin rejuvenation. He has particular expertise in combining facial surgery with laser treatments to enhance skin quality and achieve more refined, natural results. His approach is defined by careful planning, technical precision, and a commitment to outcomes that are balanced, elegant, and undetectable.