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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I had a bi lateral mastectomy on 3rd December 2024 in the public system in WA. I think I started touching my wounds with a little compounding cream from my pharmacist, around two weeks after surgery. Then I started massaging once a day, then more regularly after that. I have also had a total axillary node clearance under the same arm where the breast cancer was - three weeks after the mastectomy. This means I need to massage both wound sites 3-4 times a day.
I have not found creams or sorbolene that useful for massaging, as they go straight in to the skin. They are useful to stop the scar getting dry and help keep the skin supple.
For massaging, I use "carrier oil" from Natio, which is made of rosehip oil. The physio said recently (I see her every 2 weeks because I have a lyphoedema risk), that my scars were quite "tight", so I also have exercises to loosen both the bi-lateral scar and the "cording" that has formed inside the armpit. I also massage the area where it feels like fluid could build up, above the scar.
Yes, I found wearing a bra quite difficult because it rubbed on my skin. Someone suggested I wear a bamboo singlet underneath the bra to stop the rubbing, but I couldn't be bothered with that.
I have to wear a bra to hold my prosthetics. I really wanted to go flat but am not liking the look yet. I am going to invest in a really soft surgery bra when I get the chance. I am now almost 3 months post surgery and my scars are only just starting to heal.
I hope this helps.
I have not found creams or sorbolene that useful for massaging, as they go straight in to the skin. They are useful to stop the scar getting dry and help keep the skin supple.
For massaging, I use "carrier oil" from Natio, which is made of rosehip oil. The physio said recently (I see her every 2 weeks because I have a lyphoedema risk), that my scars were quite "tight", so I also have exercises to loosen both the bi-lateral scar and the "cording" that has formed inside the armpit. I also massage the area where it feels like fluid could build up, above the scar.
Yes, I found wearing a bra quite difficult because it rubbed on my skin. Someone suggested I wear a bamboo singlet underneath the bra to stop the rubbing, but I couldn't be bothered with that.
I have to wear a bra to hold my prosthetics. I really wanted to go flat but am not liking the look yet. I am going to invest in a really soft surgery bra when I get the chance. I am now almost 3 months post surgery and my scars are only just starting to heal.
I hope this helps.