Archives for March 2017

For patients who have had a mastectomy, reconstructive surgery and custom breast forms are both post-mastectomy options. But how do you make the decision between reconstruction and custom breast forms? An overview Reconstruction and Custom Breast Forms When you have undergone a mastectomy, your doctor will present you with several post-mastectomy options. For help making the most suitable decision, it is important to become knowledgeable about the history and background of reconstruction … [Read more...]

See what our custom breast forms actually look like—after all, a picture is worth a thousand words. Before you dive into the slideshow of our custom breast prostheses, this is what all of our custom breast forms offer you: … [Read more...]

Not all breast forms are created equal, and we know you have questions. Well, the experts are here to answer.  As experts in the area of custom breast forms, we get a lot of questions from our patients and their families about what to do post-mastectomy. Here, we have compiled a list of the top questions that we hear when we meet with women, and the answers that we would like all of you to know. 1. “Why did my doctor not give me this as an option?” Good question! Honest answer? We … [Read more...]

Although breast cancer is still an all-too-common diagnosis, modern advancements in prosthetic breast forms make women more comfortable and confident than ever. Breast Cancer: An Overview Each year, an estimated 252,710 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the second most common form of cancer following lung cancer [1]. While surgical treatments have become more effective and less invasive, many breast cancer survivors still find that prosthetic breast forms are a great match for … [Read more...]

Custom breast forms provide you with a handcrafted prosthesis to suit your surgical site and lifestyle, which is why many women choose them over other options.   It is no secret that breast cancer has become an all too common disease. Only skin cancer afflicts more women each year, and it is predicted that in 2017, over 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States alone. If you have been treated with breast cancer and undergone a mastectomy, finding a … [Read more...]