Scar revision success
I thought id jot down my experiences in case it helps others.
Lasy year in july i had a skin saving mastectomy. I did this because i had surgery quickly for a large tumour and i didnt know what id want reconstruction wise. It took a fair while to get over this surgery and i went through chemo and radiation.
6 months post radiation i was cleared to have surgery and i chose to go flat because id got used to it all and felt comfortable enough, didnt want more big surgeries but i wanted a tidier look and for my prosthetic ( when i wear it) to sit flatter.
I had surgery friday and im recovering well. Surgery took 1 hr. When i woke up and saw scar i was thrilled. It is a bit bigger (20cm) but flat and tidy. The surgeon took some effort to ensure i was tidy under my arm. Im surprised by how my range of movement has increased and i have a sense of being freed physically. Im not in much pain, have a seroma and today im doing some work. Ill go back to a modified exercise program next week.
Anyway. Im very happy.
Lasy year in july i had a skin saving mastectomy. I did this because i had surgery quickly for a large tumour and i didnt know what id want reconstruction wise. It took a fair while to get over this surgery and i went through chemo and radiation.
6 months post radiation i was cleared to have surgery and i chose to go flat because id got used to it all and felt comfortable enough, didnt want more big surgeries but i wanted a tidier look and for my prosthetic ( when i wear it) to sit flatter.
I had surgery friday and im recovering well. Surgery took 1 hr. When i woke up and saw scar i was thrilled. It is a bit bigger (20cm) but flat and tidy. The surgeon took some effort to ensure i was tidy under my arm. Im surprised by how my range of movement has increased and i have a sense of being freed physically. Im not in much pain, have a seroma and today im doing some work. Ill go back to a modified exercise program next week.
Anyway. Im very happy.
