Ideally, we like to meet with a woman before her surgery for a consultation with one of our professional certified fitters, to offer her comfort and emotional support with medically correct post-operative garments. These garments have been designed with many comfort features for those first days and weeks after surgery when mobility is limited and healing is taking place.

The garments are easy to put on and off, with removable and positionable drain pouches, soft cotton fabric provides a gentle hug to help hold the drain tube and lightweight, fiber-filled beaded, natural looking breast forms. The benefits of this consultation, which there is no charge, is so that a woman will have some peace of mind about what she can wear during the healing phase and take away some of the fear of the unknown. She will not have to worry about when and where she is going to find the right products to wear immediately following surgery.

Approximately 6 weeks after surgery and with your physician’s approval, a woman may be fitted with her permanent silicone prosthetics and bras. A breast prosthesis is worn externally in a pocketed bra to closely simulate the look and feel of a natural breast and help restore a woman’s silhouette. Most breast forms are made of silicone. They are usually worn in a specially fitted post-surgery bra with a pocket to hold the form securely in place. Lightweight or leisure breast forms offer options to women who have other medical needs and conditions such as, lymphedema, osteoporosis, arthritis or because the silicone breast prosthetics are just too heavy for some. These are made of foam, fiber filled, beads or a combination. Silicone attachable breast forms adhere directly to the chest wall and do not require a pocketed bra. Custom made prosthetics are created specifically for a woman by using a laser technology that scans her chest wall and fits like a puzzle piece. There is no need for a pocketed bras with the custom prosthesis. Benchmark offers this technology and would be happy to show you this as a very custom option for your breast prosthesis.

We also carry swim forms that are chlorine and salt water safe. These too are worn in a pocket of a swimsuit. We offer an Amoena selection of pocketed mastectomy bathing suits. But also nowadays it has become more common for store bought bathing suits to have pockets in them, which hold a foam pad,  that will also accommodate a full swim form.

During the reconstruction process with expanders and occasionally after reconstruction surgery is complete the breasts achieving perfect symmetry is not always attained. The breasts may appear unsymmetrical or imbalanced. There are very simple solutions that we can offer in the way of symmetry shapers, bras and camisoles to assist in attaining symmetry during the process as well as after.  There is no reason a woman should have to wait it out until the process is complete or afterwards, to feel confident about appearing symmetrical.

In other words, whether you are looking for balance after a single mastectomy, add volume after a double mastectomy, symmetry after reconstruction or a lumpectomy and just want to wear a nice bra, our pocketed bras are made to fit any shape, size and body type. Support and comfort is always are #1 goal.

Please ask about our latest laser technology in custom made breast prosthetics. We will be putting up more information on our website soon.

Side effects of radiation such as tenderness, swelling and irritation may have you wondering if you’ll ever be able to put on a bra again. Our unique designs with carefully placed seams, convenient front closures, and wireless cups will have you supported even if your side effects are unbearable. Our ultra soft modal is moisture wicking, silky soft against tender skin and washable – everything you need to stay comfortable and focus on your healing.

(pictured the Leslie by Anaono)

Compression Armsleeves, Hand Gauntlets, Gloves and Compression Bras or Vests for Daytime and Nighttime Therapy Wear

Compression garments are worn on the arm, hand and/or trunk area to help pump out lymphatic fluid and reduce swelling, which can help relieve pain and discomfort. In the breast, there is no muscle tissue to aid in this pumping action, so a comfortable compression bra may be worn. There are medical compression bras designed for day as well as nighttime therapy that are worn in combination with varying sizes and shapes of foam chipped pads in place to address scar tissue and lymphatic fluid build-up that causes pain and discomfort. We offer light compression bras that have the appearance of a sport bra and provides light daytime compression.

Compression armsleeves and hand pieces are worn for prevention of lymphedema during high risk activities. They are also an essential component of Complete Decongestive Therapy after a diagnosis of lymphedema has been made and physical therapy is completed. Compression garments are an important tool of managing lymphedema. We work in conjunction with your physician and physical therapist to provide you with the most effective and medically correct compression garments to treat your individual needs. Our fitters provide the precise measuring and fitting of both ready made and custom compression garments with education on their proper use and demonstration of donning of garments.