Prosthetic breasts can restore balance and symmetry after a mastectomy or lumpectomy. They come in different materials and sizes, and can be covered by insurance. Prosthetic bras with pockets can hold the breast in place, and trying on different types is recommended. Buying online is not recommended.
When a body part is missing, the artificial replacement used is called a prosthesis. Many people find it extremely beneficial to use a prosthesis as it can restore function and balance and, in appearance, gives a look of symmetry to the body. This is especially true for women when they have lost all or part of a breast due to a mastectomy or lumpectomy. Getting a breast prosthetic (or just one) and a breast prosthetic bra can prove helpful in balancing your weight evenly across your shoulders and providing a symmetrical look. Women who have a full mastectomy can, before or in lieu of reconstructive surgery, use breast implants on both sides, so that the clothes they wore before the mastectomy still fit snugly.
Prosthetic breasts come in several different materials, typically silicone or foam, and come in many sizes. They are often expensive, but women who have insurance can get insurance coverage to pay for implants. Getting coverage may require going to a specialty store that sells implants, but some women can simply go to a full-service lingerie store, such as a Nordstrom’s, and purchase them. It is actually recommended that people use a certified denture fitter, in order to achieve the best look and balance.
Another thing that women will need to purchase are prosthetic bras and there are products like prosthetic swimsuits that can come in handy. Instead of simply placing the prosthesis in a bra, where it could slip, prosthetic bras have a handy pocket into which the breast can be inserted. Many of them are attractive bras, too, which can make a big difference in body image and feelings about a mastectomy.
Sometimes prosthetic breasts are not as full as real breasts, but instead provide a shape that can cover changes to the breasts due to surgery. A large lumpectomy can make a breast look misshapen. A small implant can be used to hide large differences in size or shape between the two breasts.
Although prosthetic breasts can give a more natural look to the breasts, some people find their weight disturbing because it’s not exactly the same from side to side. Silicone breasts, for example, can feel heavy and unlike a fitted breast, the full weight of the implant is carried on the shoulder. However, the sensation of one side not supporting the weight of the breast can be just as uncomfortable. Being able to try on many different types of prostheses is helpful in trying to determine which prosthetic breasts are most similar to the real thing.
It might be tempting to buy a prosthetic breast online, but it is highly recommended that people do not. If the prices are indeed cheaper, get ready first and then order online. It’s impossible to guess the feel, weight and fit of a breast until it’s tried on, and while online stores may have good return policies, that means going without them during a period of trial and error. On the other hand, those women looking to replace a worn prosthetic breast could easily do so online if they remember the size and brand they had.
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