Thoughtful Support for Your Mastectomy Journey

After breast cancer surgery, most women want to feel like themselves again as soon as possible. High-quality breast prostheses restore your natural shape beautifully, feeling and moving just like your own breast. Beyond appearance, a properly weighted prosthesis helps rebalance your body, preventing shoulder drop, spinal curvature, and neck and back pain.

This is entirely your choice, and whatever feels right for you is the right decision. It’s worth knowing, though, that silicone prostheses do more than restore your silhouette – they also serve an important medical purpose. By replacing the weight your body has lost, they help restore your natural balance and prevent tension, pain, and poor posture.

Every woman’s body and needs are different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. What matters most is that your prosthesis matches the shape and weight of your natural breast. A certified breast fitting orthotist will guide you toward the best solution for you, helping you try different options and answer any questions.

While it’s technically possible to wear a breast form in a regular bra, a mastectomy bra offers real advantages – a built-in pocket keeps your form securely and invisibly in place, and wider straps with thoughtful design make all-day wear far more comfortable. Plus, wearing a proper mastectomy bra keeps your warranty intact.

Right after surgery, a fitter will see you and recommend a soft, non-silicone form to wear for at least the first 6 weeks of healing. Once your doctor confirms you’re ready, they’ll prescribe a silicone breast form – which comes with a 2-year guarantee.

With good care, your form can serve you well for years. It comes with a 2-year guarantee covering workmanship. To keep it in beautiful condition, wash gently in lukewarm water with mild soap, dry with a soft towel, and store it nipple-side down in its travel case. Your form can handle sweat, chlorine, and salt water without trouble.

If you’re registered as a breast cancer patient with your medical aid, you likely have benefits available for prostheses and mastectomy bras – the extent depends on your specific plan. Generally, medical aids cover a new prosthesis every two years and new bras annually, though this varies by plan. Your breast fitting orthotist will be happy to guide you through understanding and claiming these benefits.