Top Things to Know About Breast Enhancers
Breast enhancers are external prosthetics that look similar to real breast tissue. These are fitted with mastectomy bras and placed against the skin using adhesives. Breast enhancers are also bilateral and can be worn on the right or left side of the chest. These are available for every skin tone and come with additional features such as tear drop-shaped prosthesis and textured nipples.
Reasons for Wearing Breast Enhancers
Breast forms or artificial enhancers are worn by women recovering from breast cancer surgery. These can protect the surgical scar, maintain privacy and give women confidence. Wearing a prosthesis can stop the shoulder from drooping, help with balance, relieve neck pain and improve posture from uneven weight distribution after having a mastectomy. Women can immediately be fitted for a lightweight breast form after having breast surgery. However, post breast forms are for temporary wear. Women cannot be fitted for a permanent prosthesis until after completely healing, which is around eight weeks.
Breast prosthesis can be worn for other reasons like to improve one’s body image. Some women with uneven or small breasts wear them as an alternative to cosmetic surgery. Transgender males use them as a reference to how the body will look after having the complete surgery. Artificial breasts are used as a temporary solution and to give a more feminine appearance. Other users are female impersonators, drag queens and cross dressers who wear them for the illusion of real breasts. There are lines of breast enhancers that cater to transgender individuals because of men having broad shoulders.
Prices
The price of breast prosthesis tends to vary depending on the model, customization and materials. The price is from costly to inexpensive. The most popular are silicone breast enhancers, because of the ability to feel like a natural breast and having a similar contour to natural breasts. These enhancers are also the most expensive ones on the market. Lightweight breast forms made of foam or fiberfill can be used when swimming or exercising as well. There are different reasons for wearing breast enhancers, but for a natural look you should have a fitting with a certified prosthesis fitter.