Following
Mastectomy
Breast
forms are designed to look and feel similar in weight, texture, and
color to the natural breast. They are worn outside the body in a
close-fitting, supportive bra or a special pocketed bra. In addition to
creating a symmetrical appearance, the form will replace weight to
restore the body’s natural balance. Even if you are considering
reconstruction at some later time, it is important to wear a weighted
form during the intervening time.
Following
Lumpectomy
Depending
on the amount of tissue removed during surgery, the size of your
breasts, and your lifestyle, you may need to consider a breast form.
Partial shells and forms are available to equalize where tissue was
removed.
Following
Reconstruction
On
occasion, women who have reconstruction will find that there is still a
noticeable difference between the remaining breast and the reconstructed
breast. When this is the case, you can be fit with a partial form to
create a symmetrical silhouette.
Your
Active Lifestyle
In
addition to your everyday bra and form, Phillips offers forms and bras
that are suitable for exercise, swimming and other leisure activities.