Breast Forms/Bras & Accessories FAQ Table of Contents
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Do
you have Fitting Charts? |
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We have Amoena, Airway, Camp, and Nearly Me fitting charts available
on our site. When viewing any of our breast form products there
is a link to take you to the appropriate fitting chart. You can
also go directly to our fitting charts, by selecting Products
Fitting Charts, then selecting the manufacturer that you are
looking for.
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How
can I extend the life of my Amoena skin support tapes? |
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The Amoena skin support tapes are designed to hold the breast forms
in place. They are heat activated, your body providing the heat.
They are designed to remain secured firmly to your chest for several
days.
Recent information from Amoena has shown that the life of the Skin
Supports can be extended for a considerable length of time by taking
a few simple steps. Bacteria are the main enemy of the adhesive
on the Skin Supports. By reducing the opportunity for bacteria to
grow, the adhesive will last longer.
The first thing that must be done is to only bathe using antibacterial
soap. This should become a habit. Two good examples are Dial Antibacterial
and Lever 2000 Antibacterial (white bars only). Colorings, creams
and fragrances encourage bacterial growth. Do not apply creams or
perfumes in the area where a breast form will be attached.
Two or three hours before attaching the Amoena skin supports, clean your
chest area with an exfoliating cream to remove all dead skin, salts, and
oils on your skin. Your forms will come with exfoliating cream, once this
is used up any exfoliating cream should work.
Follow the instructions provided with the forms to position the
tapes. But apply the tapes about ¼" above where you would normally
place them. This gives the tapes a larger area to adhere to the
body above where the forms will be attached.
Apply the Skin Supports as long as possible before you will attach
the forms. You may apply the supports the night before. The adhesive
is heat activated and this will help it to "set up". If you must
apply the tapes shortly before attaching the forms, hold your hands
on the tapes for several minutes to warm the adhesives.
Some clients warm the tapes with a heating pad to make them more
flexible and warm the adhesive. It is best not to bathe with the
forms on. Wash them separately, dry and immediately place in their
cradles.
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I
need to replace my current breast form. I can't find anyone who still
sells it? |
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Call us (1-866-966-2002), fax us (1-866-888-2002) or e-mail us
info@breastformshopping.com (link
to contact us page). We will contact the manufacturer to determine
if your breast form is still available. If not, we will do our best
to find you a suitable replacement.
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How
long should my breast form last? |
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The length of time that a breast form will last depends on: your
body chemistry and proper care of the breast form. Generally a breast
form will last between 1½ to 5 years. Proper care of the breast
form; daily washing and proper storage can help increase the life
of the product closer to the 5 year mark.
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Are
silicone breast forms better? |
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A silicone breast form provides the most natural look and feel.
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What
is the difference between a single layer breast form and a multiple
layer breast form? |
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Generally, a multiple layer breast form provides a more natural
look and is more comfortable to wear. They also tend to be more
expensive because of the research required to determine how the
multiple layers should function.
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Can
I go swimming with my attachable breast form? |
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The Amoena Affinity 845 allows you to swim as well as bathe while
wearing it.
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Do I have to use a mastectomy bra? |
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No, you do not have to use a mastectomy bra with your breast form. However, a majority of today's fashion bras cover appropriately ¾ of a breast. You will need to find a bra that can provide complete coverage. Otherwise, you can choose a smaller breast form that will fit into your chosen bra. In the end, you want to choose the products that will provide you the most comfort and best fit.
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