Orange peel effect on breast after mastectomy anyone?

Hi Bunty welcome to the forum. I havent had a mastectomy but I can relate to the orange peel skin as that is what happened for me and mine was a sign of the start of some Lymphoedema and this could be what yours is as well which is more likely since your surgery was recent.

Although the Ask a Nurse is closed for now on the site I understand that there are still Nurses available to speak with if you call the helpline so maybe worth a try until you can get in touch with the Breast Cancer nurses on Monday. 08088080000. Only opens at 8am in the morning so will be closed for tonight.

Thanks Granny. I’ve made a note of the number but the oedema sounds like a probable cause so I’m hoping to speak to my nurse today.

Hi there I am going into my 4th week post right breast mastectomy snd I have a little bit of orange peel type skin underneath my wound but I was thinking it was cos of radiotherapy I had about 4 months ago cos it can change the texture of your breast. I have some fluid build up  in my wound , I can feel it moving about which is weird. I have told breast nurse but she says it should disperse. I’m seeing her next week so can let you know what she thinks of orange peel skin! It’s all a guessing game. Would be keen to know what you find out. You feel kind of alone after the op is done x

Spoken to the nurse today and she’s of the opinion it certainly could be post op oedema which will settle given time. I have a video appointment Wednesday so I hope to be able to get a firm opinion on this from the surgeon then. You’re right about feeling alone after the op.