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How soon after mastectomy can unusual scar be "tidied"
It is 9 weeks since my mastectomy. My scar has healed well, so far, with intermittent swelling in my armpit. My main concern is my "triple" cleavage with a fairly hard "knob" between two of the "va...
Post consultation with surgeon will lead to a " tidy up" which I'm happy to wait for. I'm also going to get assessed for a prosthesis and new bras. Current selection of post surgery bras do not quite manage my 1 boob and non boob with some discomfort and migration for a lop sided look. Mostly, at home, I wear Boody bras which are minimally supportive but make me feel more secure. Onward and upward.🤣
That's a great result, Meurig xx Good luck with the prosthesis & new bras xx
Check out BCNA's tips here:
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/surgery-and-breast-reconstruction/breast-prostheses-and-breast-forms
Where abouts are you (roughly - town/city/State?) Some of our members may know of someone nearby who could help you.
There are some specialist Prothesis Bra fitters in some centres (https://dickorydock.com.au/in Camberwell Vic.) I believe there is one in my home town (Mid North Coast NSW) too, tho I never needed the service.
You can find others here: https://www.google.com/search?q=prosthesis+bras+australia
This mob might be worth looking into: https://www.themastectomystore.com.au/
Wishing you all the best xx
Going to Lucy at Breast Care in Donvale/ Mitcham, Melbourne next month, who comes highly recommended as experienced. Only "off the shelf" available more locally, without real training and knowledge.