After surgery, healing is the top priority, and it has to be a team effort between mind and body. However, sometimes the body needs a little help, and that's where a postoperative bra comes in.
Postoperative Bras
Postoperative bras are garments created to offer support and comfort to a patient's entire chest after surgery--whether it's heart surgery, a mastectomy, or cosmetic reconstruction. This means that all postoperative bras are a little bit different; they must meet the varying needs of a wide variety of patients. However, the key to using a postoperative bra to speed healing and make a patient comfortable is to find the right garment for each patient's unique needs and recovery goals.
What to Look For
Our Postoperative Bra experts know how important it is to match the right garment to the right patient. Here's a quick look at what to consider!
- Challenges. A Postoperative Bra is designed to help a patient overcome the unique challenges he or she will face after surgery. These challenges change depending on the patient, the surgery, and the healing goals you set; as a result, it's important to consider what you're trying to prevent when you choose a Postoperative Bra.
- Style. Different styles of Postoperative Bras solve different problems. The garments come in high compression, loose-fitting, and pocketed styles and each design has specific sizing considerations and usage recommendations. Be sure to check out all the options--your patients will appreciate it!
- Specifics. Although most of what you'll consider in choosing a Postoperative Bra will be "big picture stuff," it's important to consider the specifics, too. For example, how often will the garment be worn? How often will it be washed, and what is the washing process like? Does the garment fit comfortably enough with the patient's unique body shape? These are important things to consider.
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