One of the most important goals of care after breast surgery is to restore the function of the arm on the affected side.

 

Avoid Arm Injuries;

• Do not get a needle (injection), blood tests (blood drawing) or vaccination from your arm on the side of your surgery.
• Do not cut the tissues around the nail of your hand on the operated side and do not have a manicure.
• Always wear gloves when washing dishes or gardening.
• Always use gloves in cold weather.
• When sewing, use a thimble to avoid needle sticking.
• Use skin moisturizing creams to prevent your hands from cracking.
• Avoid insect bites, pet bites and nail wounds.

 

Avoid Squeezing the Arm;

• Do not have your blood pressure measured on your arm on the operated side.
• Do not wear tight-fitting cuffs and elasticated clothing that will over tighten your armpits and arms, and do not wear jewelry such as watches, bracelets and rings.
• Do not carry heavy items, bags and similar loads with your arm on the side of the operation.
• Do not make movements that require excessive force (pushing, pulling, rubbing, etc.) with your arm on the operated side.

 

Avoid Burns;

• Do not smoke with your hand on the operated side.
• Do not hold hot materials (pots, pans, kettles, etc.) with your hand on the operated side.
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure and use sunscreen creams.

 

Moreover;

To minimize the risk of grazes and cuts, use power tools or depilatory creams for arm and armpit hair removal.