Hi @mg2 the nurse who wrapped me up in it told me it was only used on mastectomy patients. You could definitely ask them for it. It is well worth it. I'm just starting my 3rd week and I'm feeling pink and hot in places. Each hospital is different. I've asked to use the strata gel some ladies have mentioned and my hospital says it's too expensive they don't use it. My wound site is not flat it's bumpy and lumpy. I hope I didn't put you off that wasn't my plan.