Wound care/protection post-surgery
Hi everyone, This is my first post so a little introduction: After a routine mammogram I was diagnosed with DCIS high grade, 6mm in right breast which was removed two weeks ago. I was offered and ...
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Hi @fantasticream I hope you’re continuing to recover strongly - I didn’t use moisturising creams on the “wound site” after my lumpectomy.
My nurse put another surgical plaster over the site when the tape was removed and I left that on for another few days. I would place a clean tissue after showering between the scar and the bra. I only had two bras - which I swapped over for washing - my surgeon asked me to wear them 24/7 for up to 4 weeks.
I don’t recall the external skin being dry at the time after surgery but I did go onto have 15 doses of radiation therapy about 4 weeks later, where moisturiser was a big focus.
Sending you lots of positive thoughts and vibes for your recovery 🌸