Types of Breast Forms

Picture of three types of breast forms

Breast forms come in many shapes and sizes, depending on what you need.

Upper left: Special mastectomy bras have built-in pockets to hold full or partial breast forms in place.
Upper right: Some full breast forms have an adhesive backing so that they stick to the skin. They can be worn with a regular bra or without a bra.
Bottom: Prosthetic nipples stick to reconstructed breasts that don't have nipples. They can also be stuck onto a breast form that doesn't have a nipple.

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By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology
Last Revised	June 28, 2011

By:

Healthwise Staff

Last Revised: June 28, 2011

Medical Review:

Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology

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