Show Notes
What if there was something you could proactively do before breast surgery to help reduce the risk of complications and support healing? Something that’s drug-free and simple to do at home with minimal effort.
Bloom43 is a wearable device designed to gently warm the skin, which patients can place in their bra the night before surgery.
Developed by reconstructive plastic surgeon, Dr Saahil Mehta, it’s been shown to reduce healing complications, hospital stay, outpatient follow-up and re-operation rates.
I talk to Dr. Saahil and Carly Moosah, the Patient Champion at Bloom43, about the reasons behind the development of the device and the importance of patient input, like Carly's, in the co-design process.
Take part in BRA-va Art when you exercise and support people who have breast surgery - no fundraising, just fun raising!
Links for this show: Bloom43 website Carly's Instagram Research Dr Saahil refers to Dr Saahil's LinkedIn
Where you can find Luan: Instagram Website LinkedIn
Warning: Speak to your surgeon about how you can best prepare for your surgery. Do not attempt to replicate the heating effects of Bloom43 before surgery without medical advice or supervision.
If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help. Breast Cancer Network Australia has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258. Beyond Blue has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.
The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a FRACS qualified surgeon or equally qualified surgeon in your country.
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