About Mastectomy Bras
Mastectomy bras are special bras that have soft pockets to hold the prosthesis, or artificial breast form, after breast cancer surgery when a breast has been altered or removed. Mastectomy bras are available in a wide selection of fashionable and comfortable styles and shapes suitable for all figures and appropriate for post mastectomy, breast reconstruction, and other breast cancer surgery procedures.
Mastectomy Bra Styles to Suit Every Need
Mastectomy bras come in a vast array of sexy and attractive styles to help with the post surgery adjustment that most women experience. Numerous product lines of mastectomy bras accommodate all lifestyle activities and figure types including:
- Regular bras – Everyday bras for women with average figures.
- Full figure bras – Provide great coverage for women with fuller figures.
- Front closure bras – Includes features for extra comfort and convenience.
- Leisure and sleep bras– These bras are suitable just after surgery for relaxing, any leisure activity or at bedtime.
- Sorts/activity bras – These feature a supportive and secure fit when engaging in low to high impact exercise.
- Specialty bras – Includes backless, strapless, or conforming gel bras are perfect for those special occasions.
Adjustments for Breast Forms
Some brands of mastectomy bras allow for adjustments from modified or radical surgery and may be fuller at the top or bottom of the cup. Others allow you to adjust the fullness of the breast form by adding or removing the fiberfill or silicon. Modified forms are recommended for women who have more remaining tissue under the arm after surgery.
Mastectomy Bra Materials, Colors, Sizes and Special Features
Mastectomy bras feature attractive lace and satin or plain cotton materials, padded straps for comfort and prevention of painful shoulder digging, T-backs to avoid slipping, and bilateral prosthesis pockets. Sizes commonly range from A to DD or F and colors are white, black and beige.
If you have trouble finding a mastectomy bra that fits, sew-in pockets are available for a custom fit at an affordable price. In addition, Medicare covers mastectomy bras purchased from the American Cancer Society, and they will file all of the necessary forms for reimbursement.