Post surgery & deodorant

khill72
khill72 Member Posts: 6 ✭
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Hi everyone, I’m 6 days post mastectomy and I’m wondering how soon after surgery is it ok to use deodorant on the operated side? 

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  • melways
    melways Member Posts: 26 ✭
    Hi @khill72
    I'm not sure there is an official rule. I think I waited probably a week or so after surgery and was just careful not putting it too close to surgical areas. Hopefully your recovery is coming along nicely 
  • Locksley
    Locksley Member Posts: 978 ✭
    I can't remember exactly how long i Waited but it was a little while.  I only did one armpit with deodorant as I didn't want any infection on my surgery side.
  • Blossom1961
    Blossom1961 Member Posts: 2,517 ✭
    Once the sites have healed up just use a natural deodorant. I don’t know if the nurse actually told me anything in regards to this but if you are unsure, maybe just use some sanitising wipes for awhile.
  • Locksley
    Locksley Member Posts: 978 ✭
    I do remember the nurses saying to avoid aluminium in deodorant and try natural ones where possible.  
  • iserbrown
    iserbrown Member Posts: 5,764 ✭
    https://moogoo.com.au/collections/deodorant

    Recommended at the time - aluminium free!
  • Katie46
    Katie46 Member Posts: 226 ✭
    I use Dove 0%, I've tried the more natural ones and they all give me a rash 🤷‍♀️ 
  • ruralmum2
    ruralmum2 Member Posts: 20 ✭
    I second the MooGoo deodorant! I just put it on avoiding any surgical wounds & it did the job. I avoided my old sprays for quite a while, have only gone back to them occasionally if I know I’ll get a sweat up. The Moo Goo does seem pretty good though, just feel a bit yuck using roll on on a hot, sticky day - personal preference. 

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