And those women who delay or avoid reconstruction can choose a breast prosthesis.

Make an appointment with a breast prosthesis consultant and allow about an hour to get fitted.

Some form of breast prostheses are usually used.

When the members talked about finding breast prosthesis, there was little information on where to get models in dark hues or certain sizes.

Breast prostheses are most commonly used after a mastectomy, usually a consequence of cancer.

The edges of the breast prostheses are often distinguishable through the thin outer cover.

After being forced from Mattel in 1975, she devoted herself to a second calling, creating realistic breast prostheses.

Ms. Tusiani is still shopping for turbans and breast prostheses.

It also provides counseling for patients to overcome psychological problems following mastectomy and supplies breast prostheses.

Breast prostheses have a long history.

If you've had a lumpectomy and don't need a full breast prosthesis, you may still want to get a small breast form for symmetry.

Wearing breast prosthesis is an option for women who choose not to have reconstruction after mastectomy or wide local excision.

In other cases, women use breast prostheses to simulate a breast under clothing, or choose a flat chest.

This was the first program designed to promote restoration of a feminine appearance, e.g., through providing breast prostheses, as a goal.

Mastopexy by internal surgical approach applies to the woman who has undergone explantation of breast prostheses.

When used after breast removal surgery, as for cancer, the usual term used is breast prosthesis.

Because they include pockets for breast prostheses, they often cover much more of the breast than do regular bras.

The problem is that after five years, half these breast prostheses start to leak and after 20 years, it is over 95%.

Breast prostheses include full breast devices and nipple prostheses.

They incorporate a pair of breast prostheses in a one-piece skin coloured garment that is designed to provide the illusion of natural cleavage.

It allows screeners to see the surface of the skin under clothing, prosthetics including breast prostheses, and other medical equipment normally hidden, such as colostomy bags.

Amoena Luxa contact breast prosthesis, Coloplast Corp. (Marietta, GA)

Radiation therapy following reconstruction with a breast prosthesis may affect cosmesis, and the incidence of capsular fibrosis, pain, or the need for implant removal may be increased.