How To Choose a Bra After Breast Surgery
There are lots of options for bras after breast surgery. Here’s what you need to know.
May 09, 2022
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There are lots of options for bras after breast surgery. Here’s what you need to know.
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After having breast surgery, what you need in a bra will change. Elisa Lawson, who owns Women’s Health Boutique at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore and has been fitting women for post-mastectomy bras for over 24 years, says women now have more options than ever. Many hospitals have a specialty breast cancer boutique like Lawson’s, onsite or nearby, to help women find the right selection for them. Nothing replaces consulting a professional, but here are some things to know before you go in.
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