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After being diagnosed with breast cancer, a woman may wonder if she will ever look and feel like herself again. The entire experience is life-changing and can feel overwhelming at times. If you or a loved one has recently undergone breast cancer surgery, knowing what options are available to you following your procedure can help relieve a lot of your stress and anxiety.
Post-Surgical Bras
Knowing whether or not you should wear a specific bra after your cancer treatment or surgery can help tremendously. Your doctor or surgeon can advise you in regard to your individual post-surgery needs.
Post-surgical bras include compression bras any other bra designed specifically to provide extra support through the healing process. These typically include special features such as front closures for ease of access. In addition, post-surgical bras are ideally seamless and wire-free to provide maximum comfort in recovery.
Compression Bras
Compression bras are an important step in the healing process and are extremely useful in that they apply controlled compression to scar tissue and the surgical site.
Compression provides a number of benefits for breast cancer survivors and may speed your recovery. This type of bra keeps the chest area stabilized, clean, and protected from bacteria and infections.
Compression also reduces swelling and scarring. If you require drainage tubes following your procedure, many compression bras come equipped to accommodate them. Certain complications may arise following breast cancer surgery and compression bras may help to prevent these. Some of the complications can include lymphedema, seromas, excessive pain and swelling, stress and overly sensitive skin.
Mastectomy Bras
A mastectomy bra is designed to promote healing and provide comfort as well, but they also include pockets sewn into the cups for women who choose to wear breast forms. Breast forms are a non-surgical way for women to regain their feminine shape following breast cancer surgery without needing any type of invasive procedure.
Mastectomy bras come in all different types, styles, and colors, and provide the proper support required after a mastectomy. They are often designed with wider bands and straps than a regular bra to maximize comfort and support. The wider bands also allow for less friction placed upon scarring and the surgical site.
The Fitting Process
When shopping for your post mastectomy bra, you may be curious about whether your bra size has changed. Working with a board certified mastectomy bra fitter can ensure that you not only purchase the right size bra, but they can also provide any information you might need when making your decision.
Certified mastectomy fitters are trained professionals who know how to accurately take measurements after a surgical cancer procedure. Their goal is to help you look and feel great and to reclaim confidence in your body. In addition, they can help you determine whether or not wearing a breast prosthesis is right for you.
Invest in Comfort
Following your breast cancer surgery, you are going to want to wear a bra that provides you the maximum level of comfort possible. It may be tempting to wear your old bras due to their familiarity, but once you invest in a high-quality post-mastectomy bra, we are confident that you will be happy with your decision.
If you decide to wear breast forms, this will eliminate the hassle and worry of them moving around in your bra. Mastectomy bras come equipped with soft yet durable fabrics and bigger straps than regular bras. All these features are important for you in your healing process. While it may take some time for you to adjust to your body after your surgery, you donโt have to wait on feeling comfortable.
Final Thoughts
Although breast cancer and breast cancer surgery are challenging circumstances for any woman, shopping for and purchasing post-mastectomy products shouldnโt have to be.
At A Fitting Experience Mastectomy Shoppe, our goal is to ensure that each woman has a rewarding experience when purchasing bras and other supportive items. Contact us today with any questions you might have about purchasing a post-mastectomy bra.