Massaging a client with leaky implants...

[Ms. Tay]

Now here's a question for you!

A colleague of mine has a dilemma:

She has a client who came to her for an aromatherapy massage last week and half way through the treatment the client disclosed that she has had silicon breast implants that are now leaking and she wants another massage. Understandably my colleague is very wary of doing another treatment.

My own view is that I wouldn't want to go near it as I don't know what reaction the leaked silicon would have once it has been pushed round the body by a massage, let alone with aromatherapy oils as well. I've asked a couple of other therapists and they said they would insist on the patient signing a Diclaimer first and stating that they were not happy to perform the treatment and that they would only massage her legs keeping her in an upright sitting position.

What would you guys do?

BT
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[LesterGD]

I think I would get her GP or consultant's permission to treat first. If this is difficult to get hold of, get her to ask her doctor if it is OK for her to receive massage with the leaky implants and then get her to sign to say she has done so.

Lesley

 

[frostyg02uk]

i gotta say, i dont think i'd do it at all. someone i did reiki 1 & 11 with had silicone poisoning and she was pretty sick.

http://www.thefinchleyclinic.co.uk/nojavascript/therapies/ozone/testimonials.htm her's is the second story down. i just think with all that slooshing about in the circulatory/ lymph system, is it a good idea to try and get it to move?

nasty business. /

 

[SpinnyShido]

I would definately not treat - with or without a disclaimer. Has she been scheduled for surgery to remove the implant?

 

[wizzyh815]

Hi agree with Jabba, even with a disclaimer signed, if anything goes wrong you could see yourself in court...I would steer clear of this one.

 

[Gooner.tnh.23.]

nope dont treat.

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[Tinkerbell]

Yes, I'm told she is having them removed at the end of this week. My colleague was concerned because she'd already performed most of the treatment when the patient divulged this piece of information. Evidently the patient wants another treatment as soon as poss' after the op' but that still sounds a bit of a risk to me.

How long does leaked silicon stay in the system? Tricky one this.

BT
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[Zeke]

I would get medical advice first, just to be safe than sorry, you can never tell if they are genuine or not, if they are going to sue or not.
A bit risky if you ask me, I wouldn't treat unless medical permission was gained.

 

[brdevane]

Certainly wouldn't treat chest/neck area until scar fully healed. Might refer to manual lymph drainage person.