Alternatives to Breast Reconstruction Surgery

If having breasts helps you feel like yourself again but reconstructive surgery is not an option, custom breast forms are a great alternative. Using safe scanning technology, a mastectomy fitter can take a scan of your chest wall measurements that will be used by a custom breast form manufacturer to fabricate a contoured breast form that fits you and only you. This precise fit achieves a more natural appearance by conforming to your body’s unique shape.

Healing from a mastectomy usually takes approximately four to six weeks. Then, most mastectomy patients schedule a prosthetic breast form fitting with a mastectomy retailer. With a doctor’s prescription, you can purchase breast prosthetics straight off the shelf that are covered by most insurance plans. Along with off-the-shelf breast forms, you can also purchase post-mastectomy bras, camisoles, swimwear, and more to fit your lifestyle from mastectomy stores.

Prosthetics of any kind are a positive alternative to breast reconstruction for women who may be dealing with self-consciousness or a lack of confidence after a mastectomy, but there are also some women who feel most comfortable without any prosthesis at all. Some breast cancer survivors find an appreciation for their new body and wear their scars with pride.

Source: Contourmed.com