Wound care after lumpectomy

Hi Jay​ - Sorry to see you joining us here ... but well done on joining too - as we've all 'been there, done that' and can give practical advice on most things xx

I hope your Micropore tape worked out well - to be honest, I've forgotten what I covered my nipple with, once the waterproof dressing was taken off!!   I DO remember that the soft bra irritated the wound & made it bleed a bit ... so I didn't wear the bra until I was driving home (I live in a rural area) and didn't want my boob bouncing around on our rough roads!!

Have you started your silicon gel treatment yet?  I used Kelocote Gel after my surgery (my nipple was removed to access the tumours & then replaced ....) but didn't start using it until the 'wound had healed' ....  so it was some weeks before I started - possibly even after I had my radiation!

The Kelocote worked brilliantly in reducing scarring and also kept it very soft too!  A little bit went a LONG way!!   

Wishing you all the best for your ongoing treatment xx