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How to choose a breast prosthesis (Breast Form)
To achieve the best fit possible, Park Mastectomy Supply offers many types of breast forms (breast prostheses) in multiple shapes and sizes to meet any post mastectomy need.
For the optimal fit, our goal is to match your existing breast, and we are here to assist you with the following information.
If you need personal guidance, please call Janet Park (866) 699-9612 Pacific Standard Time, 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Please note that your doctor may advise to you wait for 6-8 weeks to be fitted for a silicone breast form, and to wear a poly-fill breast form or a foam breast form in the interim.
Breast forms (breast prostheses) come in 3 different types, and each has their benefits at different times in your post surgery recovery: silicone breast form, foam breast forms, and poly-fill breast forms.
Silicone breast forms are soft and most closely resembles the natural breast.
There are many attributes also available in silicone breast forms such as lightweight, contact (attachable), heat reduction technology, moldable back breast forms, and swim forms:
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Lightweight silicone breast forms are 25%-35% lighter than standard weight silicone forms for a more comfortable yet natural appearance.
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Contact breast forms or attachable breast forms forms adhere directly to the skin and relieves pressure on the shoulders for women with certain medical conditions. This gives a woman the choice for lower-cut clothing, if desired.
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Advanced heat reduction technology built into breast forms offer relief from perspiration making these type form more comfortable to wear. Trulife's BodiCool and Amoena's Comfort + breast forms fill this need.
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Moldable back is a soft back layer inside the breast form that adapts to an uneven chest wall for newer surgeries and gives a close, gentle fit for added comfort.
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The swim form has a protective shield over the silicone to allow use in chlorine and salt water.
The Amoena 149 swim form is our best seller.
There are 4 shapes available: triangle, teardrop, oval, and heart-shaped.
Each shape fits a specific need for the customer.
- Triangle shape breast forms are the most versatile since they fit a variety of body and surgery types.
This shape most closely resembles the mature breast with shallow profile fit (more breast tissue under nipple than above). The breast form should be worn with the smallest curve at the top of bra cup.
- Teardrop breast form has a taper at top extension and can be positioned in any direction for optimal fit.
- Oval breast form has a natural full profile, and is recommended for use after bilateral surgeries.
Also fits well in underwire and softcup mastectomy bras.
- Heart shape breast forms are versatile and can be positioned in any direction for best fit, and fit well with underwire bras.
- Many silicone breast forms are available in tawny or dark sable colors.
Silicone breast forms are also available in either asymmetrical or symmetrical design shape.
- Asymmetric breast forms replace the missing breast tissue at upper chest and underarm from more radical mastectomy surgeries. They are side-specific either right or left breast.
- Symmetric breast forms fit a variety of body types and surgeries, and fit either right or left breast.
Partials breast forms, shapers, equalizers, enhancers, and shell breast forms are silicone forms used after lumpectomies and partial breast mastectomy surgeries.
They help to balance uneven breast size or shape after reconstruction, and help to enhance a smaller breast.
Your profile fit needs to be determined when choosing a silicone breast form. There are three profile fits: shallow, average, and full.
- Shallow fit describes the more mature breast with soft breast tissue that fits lower in the bra cup.
- Average fit describes equal breast tissue above and below the nipple with firm breast tissue.
- Full fit has a round appearance which requires a mastectomy bra that bottom cup supports and coverage for upper part of breast.
Form breast forms (polyurethane) are used after mastectomy when a lightweight form is needed.
They are lighter and cooler than silicone breast forms; however, they do not drape like the natural breast.
The forms are used for post-surgery, leisure and/or moderate activities. There are two types of foam forms: weighted or non-weighted.
Poly-fil breast forms are soft puffs of medical-grade fiber that are worn with post-mastectomy camisoles or leisure mastectomy bras during the recovery period. Some forms have an opening which allows ladies to remove some of the fiber for a more customized fit. Poly-fil forms are the least expensive option of all breast forms.
How to choose Post Mastectomy Bras
All Park Mastectomy Supply post surgery bras have pockets in both cups to that you may wear a breast prosthesis in either the right or left cup or both bra cups (bilateral).
Choosing a well-fitting bra after mastectomy will make a difference in your comfort and peace of mind.
Mastectomy bras are also sold in profile fits of shallow, average, and full.
After determining what your breast profile fit is, make sure you select a bra and breast form in the similar profile fit.
This information is provided in each of our product descriptions.
UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENT BREAST PROFILES CAN YIELD THE BEST FIT.
There are three distinct profiles to describe breast shape: shallow, average, and full. The profile type is not
dependent on cup size. For example a D cup customer can actually have a shallow profile and an A cup customer can have a full profile. |
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The breast tissue drapes in the lower cup of the bra and is often seen on the mature woman with soft breast tissue. The shallow profile customer requires a bra with a small bottom cup to push the breast tissue up. |
There is an equal amount of breast tissue on the top and bottom of the breast, with a more rounded appearance in the upper cup area. The average profile customer usually has firm breast tissue and a round profile. |
Has the most round appearance. The full profile customer requires a bra that provides not only bottom cup support but also support and coverage for the upper part of the breast. |
Most mastectomy bras have adjustable straps, cups with high front and side trim line, and fit higher under the arm.
After Mastectomy Problems Solved
Answers to your mastectomy fitting problems: Click on the product link for a solution.
- Bra rides up: First check your bra straps to see if they are adjusted to give you an uplifting snug fit.
These are the bras that have an extra wide under-band to prevent bra ride-up, and many bilateral ladies prefer these mastectomy bras.
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Jodee 1515 Embrace Mastectomy Bra
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Jodee 2105 Celebration Plus Mastectomy Bra
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* Nearly Me 610 Lace Wide Band Mastectomy Bra
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Mastectomy Recovery: After a mastectomy you can be more comfortable
Ladies First recovery camisoles, mastectomy bras, and other post mastectomy clothing.
- Bilateral (double mastectomy):
The
Jodee Perma-Form mastectomy bras have built-in foam breast forms, which allow you to just put on your bra and go...no stuffing breast forms in each bra cup.
Jodee 3308 is popular choice for many bilateral mastectomy ladies.
- Drooping Shoulder Straps:
Jodee 95 drooping shoulder straps is the answer to this problem. The cross back straps attaches easily and holds your bra straps in place.
- Shoulder Pain from Bra Straps: Many mastectomy bras have cushioned super straps to prevent painful shoulder digging.
Jodee 3201 and
ABC 103 are two options for solving this problem.
- Shoulder Pain from Heavy Breast Forms: Park Mastectomy Supply has many choices of lightweight breast forms, which are 25%-35% lighter than standard weight silicone breast forms.
ABC1041 Ultra Light is an excellent lightweight breast form.
- Sunken chest wall or excessive tissue loss:
ABC's 10243 Convex Triangle breast form utilizes innovative technology to help keep the fullness against your chest wall where more tissue replacement may be needed.
- Uneven Breasts After Lumpectomy or Reconstruction:
Nearly Me's 250 Triangle Equalizer,
Nearly Me's 270 Oval Equalizer,
Jodee 70 Perfect Contour Breast Form,
Trulife's 533 Evenly You Triangle Breast Form are best sellers at Park Mastectomy Supply.
- Full Figure Plus Size Mastectomy Bra: Many of our manufacturers have
Full Figure Mastectomy Bras in expanded size range.
ABC, Amoena, Jodee, Nearly Me, Classique, and Trulife all have beautiful mastectomy bras in full figure plus sizing.
- Need Mastectomy Sports Bra:
Amoena's Performance Sports Mastectomy Bra 2654/2658 is an excellent choice for full support.
- Need Strapless Mastectomy Bra:
ABC's 112 Strapless Mastectomy Bra is one of our best sellers! Also comes with convertible straps to make it a halter bra, criss-cross straps for summer dresses or tops, and a pair of clear straps.
- Need Mastectomy Leisure Wear or Nightwear:
Wear Ease and
Gentle Touch both carry pajamas in soft and comfortable cotton-blend materials.
- Need Scarf or Turban to Cover to Wear During Chemotherapy Treatments:
Amoena Headscarves in cotton or silk, and jersey knit night caps in colors that complement a woman's complexion and wardrobe.
- Need Gift Suggestion for Family Member or Friend: ABC's breast form carrying case for breast prosthesis comes in a stylish pink design. Check out
Gift Suggestions category on first page of Park Mastectomy website.
- Need Mastectomy Bathing Suit:
Amoena and
Jodee both have many quality and low-priced mastectomy swimwear choices for your selection.
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