Leisure Forms

A breast form that isn’t made of silicone is usually made from foam, fiberfill, polyester fiberfill, or beaded materials covered by cloth. Leisure forms are easily slipped inside a pocketed mastectomy bra and are lighter, cooler, and more comfortable than silicone breast forms.

Silicone Forms

Silicone breast forms are designed to look and feel like a breast. Silicone forms used to be made of solid silicone — so they were heavy and could be uncomfortable to wear in hot weather. Newer versions have pockets of air that make them lighter and more comfortable to wear. Still, even newer silicone breast forms come in varying weights so you can pick one that matches your other breast. When your breast form matches your breast’s size and weight, it helps prevent straining and pain in the back muscles.

Custom-Made Forms

Custom-made breast forms are made of silicone and can be specifically designed to match: the contour of your chest wall, regardless of bumps, ridges, or indentations the size, shape, and weight of your remaining breast to restore your symmetry You can also choose the skin tone as well as the shape and color of your nipple and areola. The silicone breast form has a tacky surface that helps it stay in place when you wear a bra. Many women say the custom-made silicone breast form fits the chest like a puzzle piece. A custom breast form is more likely to mimic the slope of a natural breast. It’s also easier to match the size, shape, and weight of the remaining breast with a custom-made breast form.

This information is provided by Breastcancer.org.
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