Post-mastectomy (or simply mastectomy) bras resemble regular bras but with one important difference - they have spandex stretch pockets on the inside which help hold and keep the breast prosthesis in place. Mastectomy bras can be purchased at specialty shops or mastectomy boutiques. A certified mastectomy fitter, who is trained and experienced, can assist you in selecting and fitting the appropriate prosthesis and mastectomy bra that meets your individual needs.

There are many mastectomy boutiques and specialty shops that carry all types of prostheses and post-mastectomy garments. Most specialty shops employ certified fitters who are specially-trained to fit women for breast prostheses. Many mastectomy shops are owned by women who have had breast cancer themselves. your first fitting appointment, remember to wear a garment that fits properly (possibly a knit top), so that you can see the shape of your breast when trying on your new prosthesis.

Mastectomy bras are the best choice for a breast form. They have pockets in the cups to hold the breast form in place and are cut wider under the arm and across the chest for full coverage. Fuller cut fashion bras are acceptable, but do not provide as much security.

A mastectomy bra (sometimes referred to as a surgical bra) is a bra with pockets sewn into the cups to hold the breast prosthesis in place. These bras are available in many styles and colors.

No, the Compressure Comfort® Bra is NOT a mastectomy bra. Mastectomy bras are designed to hold prostheses securely in place. The Compressure Comfort® Bra does much more. It is a compression garment for the truncal area, which is defined as the torso, with or without breasts. (We call it a bra simply because it can comfortably accommodate breast tissue if it is present.

Absolutely. But it’s important to remember that while the Compressure Comfort® Bra makes an effective and comfortable prosthesis holder, a mastectomy bra cannot substitute as a compression garment. (Analogy: while you can wear high-tech running shoes to the supermarket, you cannot run a race in a pair of high heels!). Regular “compression” sports bras are designed to flatten the breasts against the chest wall in order to help minimize their movement during exercise.

There's nothing more unselfish a gift you can give than your time to make a mastectomy bra for someone you care about. Or it may be for yourself. You can make the bra to fit a store-bought prosthesis or you can make your own from layers of Fusible Padding F-995, begin by cutting two layers of the upper and lower cup from similar weight scrap fabric. Sew the cup seam together, then find the bust point (it's the area with the greatest curve at the middle of the cup).

A post surgical bra is a compression bra used to help aid in the recovery for all breast surgery recovery procedures. Post surgical bra's help reduce swelling in your breasts after the procedure is complete.

Great question! We practice a proprietary holistic method of fitting that is focused on more than just the right size—we teach women how to wear a bra, how to eliminate back fat, how to wear and care for a bra to "double the life" of a bra, but most importantly, we select the right styles and the right fit to provide comfort, improved shape and overall body appearance and the types of bras for every wardrobe need.

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You will need to wear you sports bra for about a month. There are also compression garments that can be purchased or given to you by your plastic surgeon. These garments will help to shape your new breasts - contouring of the breasts is a continual process.

You can go without a bra with either placement at any time. Just remember that even under need support. The longer and less often you go without a bra the more susceptible to sagging you are, no matter what. The entire breast envelope is not supported with any placement, only the breast implant can be somewhat supported with full sub-muscular placement. However this doesn't mean you can forgo your bras forever once you heal from your surgery.

Follow these simple, yet critical steps for perfect sizing in a custom bra. First remove your clothing down to your best-fitting bra. Keeping the tape measure level and flat, take a snug measurement of the rib cage directly under the bust. Make it snug but not tight. To this measurement, add either 4" or 5" to bring it up to an even number...after all, bras come in sizes 32, 34, 36, not 33, 35, or 37. This number will be your bra band size.

There are alternative breast cancer treatments to mastectomy (total breast removal). In the past 20 years, significant advances have been made in the detection and treatment of breast cancer, which makes "breast conserving therapy" possible.

Yes. This is referred to as "immediate reconstruction". Some of the best aesthetic results are accomplished when the reconstructions are performed at the time of mastectomy in conjunction with a skin-sparing mastectomy. The total surgical time is unchanged because the breast surgeon and the reconstructive surgeons work together at the same time.

Prostheses (breast forms worn under clothing) and plastic surgery can help you look like you did before your mastectomy. Plastic surgery uses an artificial implant or your own tissue to rebuild your breast. It's a complicated procedure, but will give you the most natural-looking breast.

The reconstruction can be performed either at the time of the mastectomy (immediate reconstruction) or later (delayed reconstruction). Immediate reconstruction has the advantages of less psychological trauma of living with only one breast and only one surgery is required. Some women may be unsure about reconstruction, need to complete radiation treatment before reconstruction, or have medical issues where prolonged anesthesia of the one-step procedure would be a risk.