What underwear to wear after mastectomy

With the increase of life and work pressure, the incidence of tumors is getting higher and higher. Among women, breast cancer is the tumor with the highest incidence rate, and in today's society, the incidence rate of breast cancer in women is increasing. After breast cancer, mastectomy is the most common and effective treatment. Wearing underwear after mastectomy becomes a problem. So, what underwear should you wear after mastectomy? How to wear it?

How to wear underwear after surgery

1. Get your bra ready.

2. Place the prosthesis in the appropriate position according to the surgical method:

a. Pectoralis major muscle clearance: The extended part is suitable for placement at the clavicle

b. Axillary lymph node dissection: The extended part is suitable for placement in the axilla

3. Check whether there is a fixed base at the lateral position. When placing the prosthesis, fix the extended part of the prosthesis with a fixed base to prevent the prosthesis from shifting during activity.

4. Adjust the tightness of the bra in the normal way, and check the symmetry of the left and right breasts. If necessary, add silicone inserts:

a, b correspond to pectoralis major muscle clearance

c corresponds to axillary lymph node dissection

After adding, adjust until both sides of the chest are symmetrical.

What to wear after surgery

The most important thing for women after surgery is to adjust their mental state. Never get discouraged under any circumstances and maintain a healthy and positive attitude. Believe that you can still be beautiful by working out actively and paying more attention to your clothes.

Post-operative bras will vary depending on how long it has been since surgery. However, the common feature of postoperative bras is that they are easy and comfortable to wear and do not exert much pressure on the body, so they are generally made without underwires. The optional breast prostheses differ in material, weight and shape. Some are suitable for wearing after total mastectomy, while others are suitable for wearing as a local adjustment after breast-conserving surgery. Women in the early stage after surgery should not wear close-fitting, poorly breathable prostheses or bras. Instead, they can choose front-clasp or vest-style bras that are easy to wear and do not require much arm movement. Women who are recovering from surgery need to choose prosthetic breasts that are of equal weight and in a shape that suits their postoperative appearance in order to maintain body balance. After surgery, women should be more careful not to wear underwear that puts too much pressure on their body products. They should ensure blood circulation and metabolism in their bodies and improve their immunity.

5. Wear comfortable underwear and be a healthy woman

Regardless of whether you suffer from breast disease or not, Science Sister wants to tell sisters that the most important thing when choosing underwear is to pay attention to its comfort and its matching with the body. Don't let underwear become a "weapon" that binds us and brings us disease and trouble.