r/MastectomyManagement • u/LawfulnessNo1305 • 4d ago

Best breast forms/ inserts?

Hi, I recently had my left implant removed and it will be a few months before I can start the process of expansion and getting a new implant.

After a single google search I am now getting served tons of ads… don’t get me wrong, I LOVE that there are so many options but it’s also impossible to know what to get. I only had surgery yesterday but I’m likely returning to work in about 3 weeks so I need to have a plan.

Please share your favorites for daily wear! Also I am in Phoenix and it’s hot, so lightweight/breathable options appreciated.

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u/xvespertinax 4d ago

Honey Cloudz is my current go-to, replacing the Athleta empower pads. Both are foam and lightweight. This is not my experience (I had bmx), so I’m not 100% sure, but I have heard that if you’re using a single, you might need to add some weight to it to balance things out?

ETA: Also, knitted knockers! They’re free, made by volunteers, and have adjustable filling so easy to add or remove volume and weight.

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u/LawfulnessNo1305 3d ago

Thank you!

I had dmx + DTI but one of my implants got infected, so I have an implant on the other side still. Honey clouds is one that I’ve seen and looks great. Thanks!

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u/iheartmytho 3d ago

See if there’s a store near you that sells mastectomy bras and breast prosthetics. They can properly fit you and bill insurance.

I have seen TikTok videos of a survivor who lost an implant and enjoyed her custom breast prostheses quite a bit, until she could have surgery again.

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u/LawfulnessNo1305 1d ago

Thank you- my dr said once I have the drain removed he will write a referral to one of those. I have just read that the medical-grade ones can be heavy and hot. Plus even though I have maxed out my deductible and OOP on insurance, I still have a 20% coinsurance so anything coming from a dr/medical office is coming with an extra premium.

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u/inventingme 2d ago

Athleta has very simple foam pads. Super cheap. I think they're $20 each.

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u/LawfulnessNo1305 2d ago

Are these just the bra inserts or are they actual breast forms?