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After breast surgery, a comfy bra made of soft materials is what you want during recovery and afterwards.
Post-surgery bra and swimwear guide
- Mastectomy sports bras
- Post-surgery front-closure fastening bras
- 6 Organic cotton bras | 88% to 100% cotton
- Pima cotton bras
- 10 Mastectomy swimsuits
- 8 Mastectomy tankinis
1. Mastectomy sports bras


Handful Women’s Adjustable Sports Bra with Removable Pads, Versatile Workout Bras | See details at Amazon.com
In the photos, Cary, on the left, is double flat with three sets of pads on each side. Darlene, on the right, has had a right side mastectomy and uses the Handful pad pocket to hold her silicone prosthetic (source Handful.com)
See my selection of 6 popular mastectomy sports bras with and without pockets »
2. Post-surgery front-closure fastening bras


Fruit of the Loom Comfort Front Close Sports Bra with Mesh Straps Bra 34-48 | See details at Amazon.com
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. Check out these 5 popular front-closure bras »
3. Organic cotton bras


Majamas Organic Easy Sleeping Bra | See details at Amazon.com
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 all 6 organic cotton bras 88% 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. Great on 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 these 10 mastectomy swimsuits from Amoena and PenBrooke »
6. Mastectomy tankinis

A mastectomy tankini is flattering two-piece swimwear with built-in mastectomy pockets.
A comfy style of swimwear lots of women love to wear after having had surgery. These brands design some lovely styles, see all 8 mastectomy tankini tops »
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