Once the process of having breast cancer surgery has been completed, it can be difficult to decide the direction to proceed when it comes to obtaining a suitable mastectomy bra and prosthesis. Time is required at first to allow the tissue to heal properly, during which you will want to remain comfortable. You may wish to utilize a soft form of some sort during this time, as these are light and removable, fitting into a camisole or top. Once you have healed, however, you have the ability to advance to the next step, which is obtaining a prosthetic to be worn inside your bra.
There are two types of breast prosthetics: silicone or non-silicone. Silicone prostheses are weighted and designed to look and feel just like natural breast tissue. Being that these prostheses are weighted, they also assist you with maintaining good posture and feeling the same sense of balance you felt before you had surgery.
Foam prosthetics are lightweight alternatives that are more comfortable during more rigorous activities (such as exercise), or when the weather is hot. But these do not offer the same natural qualities as the silicone varieties.
If your surgery has been in the form of a partial mastectomy, then a shaper or partial prosthesis may be a better solution. These are worn over existing tissue to provide a fuller appearance, and may be constructed with silicone, foam or fiberfill and can be worn with standard bras.
Mastectomy bras are specially designed with pockets that hold the prosthetics in place. Quality mastectomy bras are around $30-$50 and usually covered by insurance. Prostheses, also usually covered by most forms of insurance, run anywhere from $180-$400. Check with your certified consultant to investigate your insurance options in this regard.
Follow up visits with your fitting consultant can be scheduled on a yearly basis, as additional products are usually covered and your products should be replaced periodically.
It may seem challenging, but when a person obtains a good quality, properly fitted bra and prostheses, they naturally feel better about themselves, and get more confidence in their appearance.
If you live in northwest Missouri or northeast Kansas, let our qualified consultants work with you to obtain a prosthesis that fits well and fits in with your lifestyle. See secondtonaturemidland.com for details and contact information.
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Second to Nature is a complete post-breast surgery boutique that specializes in creating a natural custom silhouette following a mastectomy or for those who have uneven development. Roberta Peregrine is one of the area’s only certified providers, meaning that she works with each client individually and privately to ensure a custom fit designed just for her. She is approved by Medicare, Medicaid, and most individual insurance companies, and works directly with them, so her clients can be free of the concerns dealing with insurance.
