Comfortable and elegant mastectomy bras are ideal after breastsurgery, so that you can wear your breast form comfortably.
After breast surgery or a breast ablation, enjoy a large range of elegant and feminine lingerie while still staying comfortable.
Your Symptoms after Breast Surgery
Depending on the stage of your cancer, the operation you will have will not always be the same: Partial ablation, full breast removal or both breasts removed, but also removal of any ganglions. The removal of ganglions can cause lymphedemas, a painful inflammation of the tissues under the arms.
Breast cancer surgery can leave a scar on the breast or thorax. These scars can be visible and very sensitive in the months following the operation.
In all cases, to be able to cope with your operation and avoid your bra rubbing on your scar, you will need to wear comfortable undergarments that are adapted to your morphology.
Important Things to Keep in Mind after Breast Surgery
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Wear a post-surgery bra for the first few weeks after the mastectomy (until the wound is healed). This kind of bra does not have any stitching where the potential scars will be
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Choose a design with pockets for breast prosthesis that you like and that will bring you comfort and support
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Opt for bras without underwiring as it can irritate your scar
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Choose larger, thicker bra straps to minimise the pressure on your shoulders
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A bra with higher sitting bra cups than your regular bras will hide the scar on your thorax. A camisole mastectomy bra is a good option too
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Choose a bra with a soft, seamless band under the breast to not irritate your potential scars
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Use a special sports bra when doing any physical activity
Additional Tips after Breast Surgery
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Use a mesh lingerie bag to wash your bras
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Before surgery, it is important to stop smoking 1 month before as the tobacco slows down the healing process
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Do not expose your scars to the sun in the months following the operation
