Mastectomy Fittings for Bras and Breast Forms

Often women will ask me, how do you know which breast form to use and which one to not use. I believe it is important to know that as a Certified Mastectomy Fitter (CMF) and as an Oncology Nurse Clinician (OCN) that I always assess the chest wall of the surgery, speak to the client regarding her surgery and the details of why the surgeon performed the surgery in the fashion they did. Did they have an implant that became infected, was the tumor deep and the margins unclear. In my assessment of this surgical site, I determine how the breast form I choose will sit on the surgical site. Is it important to know that the direction of the incision site will also determine how this breast form will sit on the chest wall. Diagonal scars versus horizontal scars will also determine the comfort and choice of bras. What I mean by that is ofttimes the sides of the bra may rub on that surgical site and cause discomfort. You are the only one who knows if you are comfortable. Work with your CMF to find product that works for you.

For instance, I saw a gal in the shop this weekend that was fitted with a beautiful bra and breast form elsewhere. The choice of product was incorrect. The bottom part of the form was too wide. When placed into the pocket of the bra the form had to be forced into the pocket. Thus she was most uneven. Was the breast form size correct? Yes, but the shape was not and caused her to look most uneven. Thus she was very unhappy and selfconscious regarding how she looked. She was leaving on a trip this week and we were able to show her the difference when using the correct form.

The business of mastectomy bras and breast forms is not just giving out product and hoping it works. It has to be the correct product for the client considering all of the client's needs. Susan's Special Needs is the place for the correct fitting of mastectomy bras and breast forms, please call us to discuss your personal circumstances and special needs. We are here for you. We are listening. 800.497.7005 http://www.SusansSpecialNeeds.com