Lymphedema or large arm syndrome adapt his lifestyle

After axillary dissection, there is a risk of lymphedema characterized by swelling of the operated arm. Aury Caltagirone *, Image Consultant / Socio-beautician at the Institut Gustave Roussy, you its practices and experienced advice to avoid this phenomenon of "big guys".

    Clothing and accessories: the right choice
    Beauty care: stay cautious
    At the office: get comfortable
    At home: protect yourself
    In the open: stay vigilant
    In Travel: pamper yourself
    Sport: Resume smoothly
Axillary dissection, which involves removing part or all of the nodes in the armpits, slows the flow of lymph in the breast surgery and arm region. If the lymph not normally circulates and accumulates in the upper extremity, one can see a lymphedema. The arm swells and becomes bulky. By adopting suitable everyday gestures, you can reduce this risk.
Clothing and accessories: the right choice

What is recommended
In the weeks following the operation, opt for a wide shoulder straps to bra (type sports bra) to avoid compression. Choose blouses, T-shirts with wide or flared sleeves.To avoid
All that compresses the arm like suspenders bra or bathing suit too tight. The too just rings and bracelets or hair elastic on the wrist forgotten for hours. All of which compress the wrist or finger as a tourniquet. Do not iron for hours especially if it is operated with the arm. The heat and the weight of the iron can only be negative.
Beauty care: stay cautious

What is recommended
Use nail clippers rather than scissors to the care of your nails to prevent injury. For the underarm, prefer using a depilatory cream or wax strip cold "sensitive skin". The heat from the hot wax can inflate the arm and with the disposable razor, there is a risk of failure or infection.To avoid
Do not pull or do not nibble small skin around the nail. Healing is long and the risk of infection is increased.Contact with sources of heat such as sauna or hot baths should be avoided.Attention also to the temperature of the dishwater.If you get a manicure, ask what you do not cut your cuticles.