Will my chest always feel hard and painful after mastectomy?

Post-surgical sensations like hardness and discomfort in the chest area are common experiences that many people in this community have navigated after mastectomy. These feelings can change over time as the body heals, and connecting with others who have walked this path, along with your medical team, can provide valuable insights about what to expect during recovery.

Lymphatic massages will help to keep the chest wall relaxed. It one of the things I have looked forward to during this journey. Please get signed up for OT you won’t regret it

Yes, I am 2 years out from surgery and still hard ridge from incision. Also had hard pebble like areas… those are left over ‘dead’ fat left from lymphedema areas. I always recommend asking your team. If they don’t know they should help you check it out with tests.