Bra after mastectomy

A mastectomy is called an operation to remove the breast, usually it is performed with malignant tumors. After the surgery, the doctor will give a number of useful information on the recovery period. It will also be recommended to wear a special bra after a mastectomy. This is necessary for early recovery after surgery.

Types of bras

There are two types of underwear designed for women who have undergone such surgery.

1. Compression bra. It is also called an oncologic bandage. A woman needs it right after the operation, and it should be worn by him throughout the rehabilitation period, which will last about 6 weeks. In the postoperative bra after mastectomy, the healing of the joints will be faster than in the usual one. It is even more important that the action of the underwear provides an outflow of lymph, and this reduces the painful sensations.
2. Corrective bra. This is another kind of underwear that a woman will need. It is worn after the end of the recovery period, and when the doctor can decide on it.

Some women first do not understand why they need special underwear. It is worth highlighting several of its features, in comparison with the usual:

• Orthopedic bras following mastectomy have special pockets for wearing a prosthesis;
• this underwear is made of natural fabrics, it is soft;
• also manufacturers have thought out a special cut which takes into account the needs of women.

Recommendations for selection

To ensure that the underwear fully fulfills its function, does not harm or cause discomfort, it is necessary to carefully consider its purchase. This advice will help:

• in the bra should be comfortable, it should be tight, but do not reap;
• In compression linen webbing should not be thin or very wide;
• there must be a pocket for the prosthesis.

Such bras are offered different appearance, and a woman can choose linen according to her preferences. Also on sale there are special swimsuits, so that you can go to the pool or to the beach.