If you have been told that a mastectomy is indicated, you will no doubt have many questions, worries and concerns and you may well spend some time in quiet contemplation. It is certainly not the news that we would choose to receive. A mastectomy can be performed on both men and women and although we most often associate it with women, it is in fact an operation to remove the breast, regardless of sex. It is indicated in the case of cancer and it is an elective operation for those who are genetically predisposed toward the disease, it could be that there has been a long family history of cancers of the breast.
The questions are endless and for women there is also the concern around their appearance. Having been used to breasts, they are going to be faced with the prospect of their clothes looking very different to before.
There are choices post mastectomy, some women choose breast reconstruction surgery which can be performed soon after the operation or at a stage down the line and some women are not comfortable with that idea and choose a special type of bra known as a mastectomy bra. So, why would women choose to get post surgery bras and underwear?
A mastectomy bra is often a very good choice but it is essential that you discuss your options carefully with your surgeon. You have to remember that you have just had an operation and as such your wounds will take time to heal, so go with the advice of your surgeon and do not begin to use your bra until your surgeon tells you that it is safe to do so.
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