Where to get mastectomy bras
Mastectomy is a surgical procedure performed by removing breast tissue from a woman's breast. It is done to treat patients with early-stage breast cancer.
However, in the wake of the surgery, the woman's chest would become uneven especially if only one breast tissue was removed. Hence, breast cancer patients or survivors who have undergone this procedure, would need mastectomy bras to address the problem.
Mastectomy bras / Source: Amoena and Shopee
Mastectomy bras have pockets inside them where women can put a prosthesis or a bra insert, to create a more natural-looking shape for their breasts.
Fortunately, several lingerie brands and e-commerce platforms have made mastectomy bras more accessible for "pink sisters," or breast cancer patients and survivors.
If you're one of the thousands of pink sisters looking for new mastectomy bras, check out the list of brands and e-commerce platforms below.
Avon
The popular direct-selling company Avon has recently launched the Empower Bra, their first-ever mastectomy bra, as part of their breast cancer awareness efforts. It comes with a prosthesis made of 3D PU foam, designed to fit your cup size.
Moreover, for each Empower Bra sold, P50 will go to the Philippine Cancer Society, the company's partner in their efforts to help breast cancer patients at the Avon-PGH Breast Cancer Clinic.
Avon's Empower Bra / Source: Shopee/Avon
Amoena on eBay
Global lingerie brand Amoena has a wide range of mastectomy bras that you can choose from. They have the following types of mastectomy bras: underwired, non-underwire, padded, sports bras, camisole bras, and front-opening bras. They are available on eBay and their prices range from around P482 to P3,142 plus the shipping fee.
One of Amoena's mastectomy bras / Source: eBay/Amoena
ONEFENG on Galleon
On the shopping platform Galleon, products that are not usually accessible in the Philippines are made availabe here and this includes lingerie brand ONEFENG and their mastectomy bras. They have two colors for their mastectomy bra line: skin/beige and grey. They're worth P1,400 plus shipping fee.
ONEFENG's mastectomy bras / Source: ONEFENG/Galleon
OEM on Lazada
Front-fastening mastectomy bras by brand OEM are available on Lazada. They are available in nine sizes and come in three colors: beige, black, and white. OEM's mastectomy bras are priced at P912 each plus shipping fee.
OEM's mastectomy bra / Source: OEM/Lazada
Shopee
The Perfeclan.ph store on Shopee offers its mastectomy bras in two colors: black and beige. They're made with cotton blend and available in four sizes. Take note though that it does not come with an insert, but you can also order inserts or silicone breast forms from the same shop.
The bra itself is priced at P218, while the breast forms or inserts are priced at P400 to P630, depending on the cup size.
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