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What is Breast Prostheses? Which style of breast prostheses should I choose?

What are Breast Prostheses?
Also known as silicone breast, fake breasts, and artificial breasts. Silicone breasts are usually designed specifically for mastectomy. To be used as fake breasts for mastectomy patients. Generally made of high-quality silicone and then imitated into the shape and size of the breast. The texture is similar to real human breasts. Silicone breasts have a soft texture, good elasticity, and lifelike color, and it feels almost the same as real breasts when you touch it. It is currently the most widely used material for breast implants. The silicone material is insoluble in water and any solvents, non-toxic, has no scent, chemically stable, and does not react with any substances except strong alkalis and hydrofluoric acid. The temperature of the silicone breasts can be changed with the body temperature, there will be no feeling of cold feeling, and it will be consistent with the user's body temperature. Silicone breasts can also effectively fill up women's body defects after breast surgery, regain self-confidence and no longer have low self-esteem.→Silicone Breasts
Effect and Function of Silicone Breast
Maintain Body Balance
Some mastectomy surgery only removes one side of the breast. After removing one side of the breast, the body is easy to imbalance. After scientific calculation, the weight of the silicone breast can be similar to the weight of the unremoved breast to maintain the balance of the body. Prevent aftereffects such as neck and shoulder pain, oblique shoulder, and scoliosis caused by disproportionate imbalance after the surgery. It can also protect the outside of the chest from being directly attacked by external forces.Revie Self-Confidence
Because mastectomy surgery makes people lose part of breasts on their chests, many patients feel helpless and hopeless. They are afraid of wearing low V clothes and go to the beach or swimming pool. Some people will wrap themselves tightly to avoid others' eyes contact. With real and natural silicone breasts, they can regain their self-confidence and not be afraid of being watched by strangers. Every breast cancer patients are a fighter for life.
Material
There are two kinds of the most common breast prostheses, one is traditional silicone breast, and the other is foamed silicone breast. The two types of breast prostheses have their own advantages and disadvantages, which can be selected according to your own lifestyle habits or type of surgery.Silicone Breast
The commonly used material of silicone breast is medical silicone. Silicone breast is soft but solid and feels like real skin. After wearing the bra, it looks like a real breast. And the feeling of touching silicone breast is realistic. Silicone is a hot activity adsorption material and amorphous substance material. Silicone is insoluble in water and any solvents, non-toxic, odorless, and chemically stable. It is widely used clinically in plastic surgery. The silicone breast prostheses made of this material are closer to human breast tissue in terms of softness, elasticity, specific gravity, and color. The disadvantage is heavier than foamed silicone breast.Foamed Silicone Breast
Also known as lightweight foamed silicone breast which is a fake breast made of medical foaming polymer materials. It originated in Europe and America and has been widely used abroad. Usually, the price is more expensive than traditional silicone breast. Foamed silicone breast is 15%-30% lighter than traditional silicone breast, suitable for users who are sensitive to weight. It is also suitable for swimming, running, fitness and other activities. The advantages are light, comfortable, breathable, warm in winter, and cool in summer. The disadvantage is that the color cannot be close to the skin, and the feeling of touching foamed silicone breast is not as true as silicone breast.The Shape of Silicone Breast
Because of the different surgical procedures, the resection site and the size of the area are also different, so the silicone prosthesis also has a variety of shapes and weights to choose from. The most common shape is the "triangular" breast which has the widest range of applications.Triangle Silicone Breast Forms
It is suitable for people who have a basic mastectomy or a small area of mastectomy.Teardrop Silicone Breast Forms
It is suitable for people who have a vertical incision and collarbone area surgery.Spiral Silicone Breast Forms
It is suitable for radical transectectomy, and for people who have surgery on axillary lymph. There are different directions on the left and right sides.Advice for cleaning and maintenance
Users should treat silicone breast as a part of their body. The expiration date is generally 5-8 years. The best quality silicone in the world has an aging time of 8-10 years.1.Use warm Water
Wash with warm water and a mild soap every day, and gently dry with a clean towel. After washing, keep it dry and store it in a separate box to avoid extrusion and deformation by other things.2.Avoid Collision With Sharp Objects
Such as scissors, pins, and brooches. It is not good to poke the silicone breast by bail.3.Avoid Direct Sunshine
After cleaning, do not expose the silicone breast to the sun, and need to avoid placing it in a high-temperature place. Silicone breast should be placed in a ventilated place to keep dry.4.Avoid Squeezing and Rubbing
Avoid squeezing and rubbing when you use silicone breast. It will cause deformation or breakage.How to Choose the Right Silicone Breast
To choose the size suited perfectly to your body, you will first need to find your band size. With a tape measure, measure your torso just under your armpits. The second piece of information you need is the cup size. For this one, you will need to know your overall body size and height. While there are no hard and fast rules on what cup size to choose. Once you have your bra band size and preferred cup size, it's time to find your ideal silicone breast size using the manufacturer's sizing chart. Find your measurement, then slide across to where it intersects with your desired cup size. This will give you your breast form size. For example, if you measure a 34 and choose a B cup size, the chart will show you the corresponding breast form size. In this case, it is size 4.