Mastectomy bras

Mastectomy bras offer the softest and best support you’re looking for.

Here’s my Post-surgery bra & swimwear Guide

Post-surgery bras & swimwear

1. Mastectomy sports bras

See my selection of pocketed and non-pocketed mastectomy sports bras here

2. Post-surgery front-closure bras

After breast surgery, you’ll surely need a comfy bra that feels soft on your skin and protects you just right.

A bra with a front closure is easy to put on as your mobility might be limited, see 5 front-closure bras

3. Organic cotton bras

An organic cotton bra is made with a vision of being gentle for the environment. No artificial inputs are used, so it’s the most skin-friendly cotton you’ll find.

If you have a latex allergy you wanna go ultra-soft and choose 100% cotton. See bras 80% to 100% cotton

4. Pima cotton bras

Pima cotton is known as soft and durable cotton. It is a superior type of cotton, similar to Egyptian cotton. See 6 Pima cotton bras

5. Mastectomy swimsuits

Mastectomy swimsuits look like any other well-designed swimsuit. But these post-surgery one-pieces have discreet pockets for one or two prostheses.

Learn more about the features of a mastectomy swimsuit and check out 10 mastectomy swimsuits

6. Mastectomy tankinis

A mastectomy tankini is flattering two-piece swimwear with built-in mastectomy pockets.

A comfy style of swimwear that lots of women love to wear after having had surgery. These brands design some lovely styles, see all 8

7. DIY mastectomy swimsuit

One of my readers, Maddy, sent me an email about the challenges she had finding a suitable mastectomy bathing suit.

She couldn’t find one she was happy with so she decided to make one….herself

My other guides

Bra calculator
6 Reasons Petites deserve a fine bra
Measure smaller breasts
Cup AAA guide
Cup AA guide (also teens)
Cup A guide
Bra Accessories guide
Blogs on bras and more

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