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Atlantic
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3 years ago

Laser treatment

Hi ladies Iโ€™m 6 weeks post mastectomy and I have areas around the scar that seem to have set like cement.  The physiotherapist has suggested that if we canโ€™t soften the area via massage it might have to be laser treatment.  Has anyone else had this
  • Yes. Years ago when I was in a similar situation post 2MX. It helped on one side. It's not painful or invasive and I think it's worth a try.
  • Hi yes I saw a  physiotherapist  who 
    specialised in breast cancer patients and she did massage ( also showed me how to do it) as well as laser to break up scar tissue.
    I was referred to her by my breast cancer nurse.

  • I had Laser soon after my SMX(with axillary clearance)
    It is supposed to help with healing.
    I had a seroma and some cording. It did seem to help.
    It was done by a specialist Physiotherapist clinic, they also treat Lymphodema.
    It is worth a try.