How many days does it take to recover from mastectomy? Authoritative experts tell you

First of all, let’s make it clear that accessory breast removal surgery is not very complicated. At most, it is a minor operation. But after all, it requires surgery on the body, so even a minor operation requires a recovery process. How long will this recovery stage take?

1. Experts point out that the current accessory mastectomy technology is very mature, and the postoperative recovery is also very fast. Generally, normal life can be resumed about three days after the operation, and the stitches are removed seven days after the operation. The recovery period does not affect normal work and life. Complete recovery takes 2-3 months. The incision of accessory mastectomy is concealed, and the incision line is located within the natural fold of the armpit, so no surgical scar will be left on the chest after the operation. During accessory breast removal surgery, local anesthetic swelling fluid is injected into the accessory breast, so there is very little bleeding during the operation. There will be no obvious wrinkles on the skin after mastectomy.

2. Postoperative care can speed up recovery: avoid getting the surgical area wet within 7 days after surgery; ensure the cleanliness of the surgical site; avoid raising the upper limbs after surgery, and bandage the upper chest when necessary; start breast massage 4-5 days after surgery, squeezing in all directions, once in the morning and once in the evening to prevent capsular contracture; avoid sexual intercourse within one week after surgery. Be extremely careful with your breasts in the following month; avoid eating irritating foods such as chili peppers; and strictly follow the doctor's instructions for taking medication and going for follow-up visits.

3. Accessory breast generally has no effect on the human body, but it may cause you psychological anxiety and inconvenience in life. If the situation is not very serious and you do not have psychological barriers, you do not need surgery. However, if it affects the normal life of the human body, surgical removal is recommended. After the operation, you just need to pay more attention to rest and pay more attention to cleanliness and hygiene, and recovery will be quick.

4. It is best to avoid exercise within four days after surgery. After four days, you can do light exercise; after ten days, you can increase the amount of exercise slightly; but for at least three weeks, you cannot do strenuous body collision exercises; and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

5. Although accessory breast is not a disease in itself, it can induce disease to a certain extent and cause inconvenience to life. About 0.1% of women may develop breast cancer. Sometimes accessory breasts appear in the wrong position and are easily ignored. If they grow slowly and are accompanied by lumps, we must go to the hospital for examination in time.