What kinds of prostheses are there?
• TEMPORARY The hospital or a “Reach to Recover” representative will probably provide you with a temporary prosthesis to wear home. This one is made of polyester fiber fill or molded foam and is light, unweighted, and to be worn throughout the 4-6 week healing process. Beautiful camisoles with cotton prosthesis are very comfortable for not only temporary wear but can be worn later. INTERNAL With this type, breast reconstruction is performed by a plastic surgeon. He or she would implant a new weighted breast under the skin and muscle of the chest wall. Additionally there are other types of internal surgery of which your physician can advise you. Q: If I wear a prosthesis, will other people be able to tell I have one? With the proper fit provided by Second to Nature nobody will know. For example, a silicone prosthesis can have the weight, style and feel of your natural breast. You are still huggable! Q: How much does an external prosthesis cost? Prices tend to vary according to the type
