Theraputic mammoplasty

I had mammoplasty on both boobs, lumpectomy on the left and reduction on the right at the same time. My advice is get a V pillow for bed as you will have to sleep upright for a few weeks, it's useful on the sofa or chair too. I lived in button front pyjamas for a while as it was easier, then front opening tops and needed help to get dressed and undressed.  Bought shower wipes as I couldn't shower until the dressings came off and a cross body drain bag to carry the drain around in. I took paracetamol for the pain. Make sure you do the arm exercises as often as you can to get full movement back, take painkillers before if you need to, it's very important to do them. Overall it was more awkward than anything, the scars fade over time. If you are only having one side operated on your recovery will be much easier and quicker. Good luck.

Thank you so much for the reply thats brilliant advice that I hadn't even thought of 

Glad it helps, if you think of any other questions feel free to ask.

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Hi did you have radiotherapy and if so which shower gel and moisturiser did you use please

Yes I had 15 sessions. I used Sanex zero shower gel and Aveeno moisturiser during Chemo and radiotherapy and still do as letrozole means I have dry skin. I was given Flamigel RT by my radiologist to use on my breast and armpit. it's really important  to moisturise. 

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Hi - I had a therapeutic mammoplasty in January this year. I can honestly say the recovery was really straight forward. I did not have drains - but had a PICO dressing for the first seven days. I really think this sped up healing. The pain was very manageable - and minimal. I also had sentinel node removal so had a further scar under my arm. Do the exercises from day one as you will be told! You will need to get a compression bra - m and s do them.. wear them day and night for a month. I honestly think you will be surprised how well you feel after. lots of luck!! xx

Thankbyou so much thats really reasuring hope your doing well now x