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Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health
Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: May 28, 2022 | Replies (434)Comment receiving replies
I have sensitive skin. I had this very same problem with one of my 4 scars being right under the bra elastic. What worked for me were 3 things: using "Scar Away" tape for 3 months (at least 22 hours out of 24 every day); going without a bra (for 8 1/2 months), and wearing tops under loose flannel shirts that were slightly, but comfortably, compressive (I hat anything tight and too close to my skin - I wore these inside out with the seam out). Then after 8 1/2 months I transitioned to Hanes Smooth comfort bra (a tip that I found from another lung surgery patient). Then finally back to a normal bra, although 1 yr, 8 months later I sometimes wear the comfort bras. I got mine at Target and also at Amazon. It's style WHG 796. So, did I feel comfortable not wearing a bra? No, but the tops and flannel shirts helped me to feel a little bit better than my t-shirts. Good Luck. BTW, all my scars are now flat.
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Don't know if I thanked you, but the tape is helping. One of m incisions is right under my breast hen a car goes. Dang it hurt. When I can I go braless, otherwise the gentle bra seems to be helping. I'll try in a few months the Hanes Smooth Comfort bra. I like your idea of flannel shirts inside out, but here in Texas it is too hot for flannel now. I'm thinking it might be good to get some camisole with built in shelf bras and wear cotton or similar shirts over them. Thank you. You have really helped.