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Breast prostheses are breast forms intended to simulate breasts. There are a number of materials and designs. The most common construction is silicone gel in a plastic skin. Their most common use is after mastectomy, usually a consequence of cancer. They may act as an alternative to, or a stopgap measure until, plastic surgery to reconstruct a breast. Many male to female cross-dressers use breast prostheses in order to create...
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Easy availability of silicon breast prostheses!?
Which one is the best silicon breast prostheses available in india for using after mastectomy?...

They sell them on ebay under "breast prosthesis" or under "breast forms"...I don't know about India...the silicon is kind of hot and can be heavy also...the better models run about...

Asked by monkp - 18 months ago

Where can I buy an affordable bra with a pocket for a breast prosthesis?
I have been sewing them on for years but my life hasn't gotten really busy...

My mom had a mastectomy and I am pretty sure that JC Penney's and Sears sell prosthetic bras.

Asked by Flora - 9 months ago


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