Table 2.

Comparison of breast massage techniques

Study	Technique	Frequency	Onset of massage
Vinnik2	Supine, 3 maneuvers during which the breast was pressed firmly against the capsule in a uniform fashion for 15 s, 2 min total for both breasts	Twice daily	Postoperative week 2
Hipps et al3	Same technique as Vinnik	Twice daily	Postoperative week 2
Riddle4	Supine position, multiple clockwise maneuvers exerting as much force as tolerated, 5 min per breast	Twice daily	Postoperative day 3
Becker and Prysi5	Applied 80-300 mm Hg of pressure	Not specified	Postoperative day 2