Choosing a Mastectomy Bra

Choosing a Mastectomy Bra

 Bras are important to every woman because of their purpose. They have to be able to perform their duty well. Mastectomy bras are no different. If anything, you need to be more careful when choosing this bra. More and more designs are being released, making the selection process a little difficult especially for the newbie.

This process can be made much easier if you visit a certified mastectomy bra fitter. They will know where to start from. Here are a few of the things they will look at.

Band size

This is basically the width of your chest under your breasts. It should fit well but not be too tight. You should be able to fit two fingers between the band and your skin.  

Comfort

This is very important. An uncomfortable bra can make your day very crappy. Sometimes it could even lead to a backache so be careful. Fit all your bras beforehand and ensure they are a proper fit.

How does it look under your clothes?

Just like any other bra, it should complement your look and not ruin it. You can carry revealing clothes when you go for your fitting so that you get an idea of how it will look if you choose to wear something naughty or an exquisite dinner dress.  

Those that have had a single breast removed will have to ensure that the prosthesis doesn’t move around in the bra. This happens when the cup size is not right. The pockets in the bra keep it in place and also absorb sweat.

One who has had a double mastectomy on the other hand has more leeway. They can choose to transform themselves with a new cup size but within the limits of their body frame. 

These bras come in many different types. Some have lace, plain, halter top, underwire, racer back and even strapless. There is so much variety to get you back to feeling sexy in your clothes again.