Mastectomy Bras

Talking to people is the best form of gathering information. Speak with people who are in one way or other connected to breast surgery and mastectomy. The staff at your surgeon's office will be the first place to start. They might have information regarding mastectomy bras and where you can buy them. Secondly, speaking with other women who underwent the same surgical procedure as you did will definitely have all the details you require at hand. Ask them which store or style suited them the best. This "girl talk" could take a lot of burden off your shoulders if you have to start from scratch.

Another option would be checking out stores that sell items catering to the special needs of women. This information is available on the internet along with the store location and directions. Calling before making a visit to these boutiques could take you a long way, as you will know whether the store has the right mastectomy bras that you need or not. Websites associated with mastectomy bras is another source of information for women. There are several brands which offer mastectomy bras in addition to the regular bras, while there are others which cater solely for these bras. The sites provide size charts, pricing and fabrics.

Once you have all the store information, make a note of the kind of mastectomy bra that you need. Mastectomy bras can be custom made to fit you. You could either opt for bras with pockets so that prosthetic breast can be inserted, or bras with built in breast forms. Before picking out mastectomy bras, measure your bust size. Different manufacturers have different size charts. But remember that the prosthetic should be of the same cup size as the other breast. The shape of the prosthetic should be similar to the breast. A proper bra will fit firmly to the body, without cutting into the skin.

By looking at the variety of styles and fabrics available it is easy to get carried away. Make sure that the fabric of the bra suits your skin as it could have turned sensitive post surgery. Double mastectomy patients can pick bras with any cup size. But most women opt for their former sizes so that the difference cannot be spotted. Most importantly, mastectomy bras should be comfortable and restore the self-esteem and beauty of women after surgery. So, step out with friends and make shopping for mastectomy bras a time for total fun!