Breast prostheses
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Breast prostheses are breast forms intended to simulate breasts. There are a number of materials and designs. The most common construction is silicone gel in a plastic skin.
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[edit] Mastectomy
Their most common use is after mastectomy, usually a consequence of cancer. They may act as an alternative to, or a stopgap measure until, plastic surgery to reconstruct a breast.[1][2]
[edit] Transgender
Many pre-op transwomen and males who cross-dress as females use breast prostheses in order to create the illusion of feminine breasts. They are sometimes combined with cleavage enhancement techniques when used with clothing with low necklines.
[edit] Shapes
Different shapes of prostheses are used to suit the extent of breast tissue removal or the shape of a crossdresser's chest. Asymmetric breast forms incorporate an extension towards the armpit to replicate the shape of the tail of Spence, while symmetric, "triangle" or "teardrop", prostheses do not incorporate that extension.
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[edit] References
- ^ http://www.breasthealth.com.au/careafter/useofprostheses.html Use of Prostheses
- ^ http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/content.php?page_id=1008 Breast Prostheses
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