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A mastectomy tankini is a flattering two-piece swimwear with built-in mastectomy pockets.
It is surely a comfy style of swimwear lots of women love to wear after having had surgery.
What is a mastectomy tankini?
The features of mastectomy tankinis
8 mastectomy tankini tops | 4 brands
- Penbrooke Dot’s Vineyard Mastectomy Tankini | 10-18
- Complete Shaping mastectomy tankini top with built-in breast prosthesis and no bra band | B-D cups
- Amoena Maldives pocketed mastectomy tankini top | A-C cups
- Amoena Andalusia pocketed mastectomy tankini top | B-C cups
- Amoena Mauritius pocketed mastectomy swim dress | B-C cups
- Amoena Women’s Aqua Wave Swim Form
- Land’s End plus size mastectomy square neck tankini top
- Land’s End mastectomy keyhole high neck modest tankini top | 6-18
What is a mastectomy tankini?
A mastectomy tankini is designed with soft cups and built-in mastectomy pockets.
- how good it is to have the feeling of wearing a bikini, but having the fashionable look of a swimsuit?
- a clever two-piece that is flattering for any body type
Rather wear a one-piece swimsuit? See 10 mastectomy swimsuits from Amoena and Penbrooke »
Did you know the tankini was introduced by the Californian designer Anne Cole?
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In 1998 Anne introduced a tankini in her collection after she saw young women wearing spaghetti tops on their shorts. Anne Cole was at the time already famous for her designs on swimwear for women. In her earlier days, she was one of the first female designers of swimwear, in a world that was dominated by men at the time.
Check out our guide on Mastectomy bras and swimwear here »
Features of mastectomy tankinis
- soft cups and built-in mastectomy pockets
- many styles have a blouson effect, great for plus-size women
- the matching swimshorts tend towards a more traditional shaped bikini pants
- flattering colors or color combinations
- easy for using the toilet, you can keep your top on
- use of ruffles
- shirrings at the waist for a slimming effect
8 Mastectomy tankini tops | 4 brands
1. Penbrooke Dot’s Vineyard Mastectomy Tankini | 10-18
Penbrooke Women’s Swimwear Dot’s Vineyard Mastectomy Single Tier Soft Cup Tankini Top Separate | See details at Amazon.com
A classic chic tankini top from PenBrooke. Comes with a scoop neck top with soft cups and built-in mastectomy pockets. The top also has tummy control by flattening your midsection. The material of this top is nylon with 18% Lycra Spandex. Sizes 10-18.
2. Complete Shaping mastectomy tankini top with built-in breast prosthesis and no bra band | B-D cups
Mastectomy Swim Tankini Top with Built-in Breast Prosthesis and No Bra Band | See details at Amazon.com
Complete Shaping apparel was created by a breast cancer survivor who had a bilateral mastectomy and the removal of many lymph nodes. She decided to develop a way to wear breast forms that was non-restrictive (a precaution because of the heightened lymphedema risk), soft on the surgical scars, and could be worn comfortably all day long. Source: https://completeshaping.com/pages/about-us
This tankini top is an all-inclusive mastectomy swim top, also great as your activewear top. It comes with integrated lightweight breast prosthetics. So there’s no shelf bra or heavy elastics across your chest, just ultra-soft fabric against the scars.
3. Amoena Maldives pocketed mastectomy tankini top | A-C cups
Amoena Maldives pocketed mastectomy tankini top | See details Amoena store at Amazon.com
An elegant tankini top from Amoena. With soft pocketed cups that hold a breast form or aqua Wave swim prosthesis in place. Comes in purple and black.
4. Amoena Andalusia pocketed mastectomy tankini top | B-C cups
Amoena Andalusia pocketed mastectomy tankini top | See details Amoena store at Amazon.com
A classic style tankini top from Amoena. With soft pocketed cups to hold a breast from or Aqua Wave swim prosthesis.
LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ for long lasting fit, shape retention, and high chlorine resistance.
5. Amoena Mauritius pocketed mastectomy swimdress | B-C cups
Amoena Andalusia pocketed mastectomy tankini top | See details Amoena store at Amazon.com
Not a tankini, but I do want to show you this beautiful swim dress of Amoena. This one-piece is well-suited for an O-shape body type. Medium neck height with a high back height
- Soft pocketed cups to hold a breast form or Aqua Wave swim prosthesis securely in place
- VITA® fabric made of 100% regenerated polyamide, featuring LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fabric technology for ultra chlorine resistance, moisture management, and excellent UV protection
6. Amoena Women’s Aqua Wave Swim Form
Amoena Women’s Aqua Wave Swim Form | See details Amoena store at Amazon.com
These swim prosthesis are made from a clear silicone which is water-resistant and dries quickly.
The Aqua Wave swim form is much lighter than normal breast forms. You’ll notice that these lightweights are designed for swimming. They are made to make you feel very comfortable and confident in and outside the water.
Features raised waves that allow air and water to flow through for reduced suction. Packaged with a stylish waterproof drawstring bag that can hold a wet swimsuit.
7. Land’s End plus size mastectomy square neck tankini top
Land’s End plus size mastectomy square neck tankini Top | See details at Landsend.com
A plus-size tankini top with a flattering square neckline. Soft cup bra with prosthesis pockets. The fabric is made of nylon with 20% spandex and provides UPF 50 sun protection.
8. Land’s End mastectomy keyhole high neck modest tankini top | 6-18
Land’s End mastectomy keyhole high neck modest tankini top | See details at Landsend.com
A feminine style tankini top. The higher neckline provides extra coverage and sun protection. The halter look style of this top together with the keyhole opening looks very feminine. The empire waistline flatters so many shapes. The fabric is made of nylon with 20% spandex and provides UPF 50 sun protection.
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