Hi
I had a biopsy done about 10 days ago and am scheduled for WLE next week. However I still have a huge purple bruise from the biopsy - is this normal? It doesn’t seem to want to go away!
M
Hi
I still have a mark from mine and I’ve had 2 lots of surgery since. Ask your Breast Care Nurse if you’re worried though. Have you tried arnica?
Em x
Em
no not tried amica - what is it? I don’t recognise the name
M
Hi,
Well it’s a plant extract I believe. You can get it as a cream but you must not use it if the skin is at all broken. You can also buy it as tablet things. It basically helps bring bruising out and shift it along a bit. I do a lot of silly sports so I’m always getting bumped and bruised and I find it really helps. I’ve only tried the cream though.
I wouldn’t use it 24-48 hours before your op though unless you check with your nurse. You can get it in boots and probably supermarkets too.
Em x
Em
great thanks - I’ll give it a go
M
Cool good luck with it. My nurse recommended it too.
Em x