The complete guide to choosing a mastectomy bra

Draft outline — written by the Sugar Shell fitting team. Please review and add clinical detail before publishing.

Why a mastectomy bra is different

Cover the pocket construction, the seam placement away from scar lines, and the wider band that carries weight off the shoulders.

Closure types, and who each one suits

Back-open, front-hook placket, and standard back hook. Note which works with limited shoulder movement and which suits the first weeks after surgery.

Prosthetic pockets

Bilateral vs single, stitched vs removable, and what fits a polyfil form versus a silicone one.

Fabric and skin sensitivity

Cotton and cotton-modal blends, why wire-free matters during radiation, and care instructions that keep the fabric soft.

Getting the size right

Link to the fit finder, and explain why we suggest starting one band size up while swelling settles.

When to speak to a fitter

Asymmetry, ongoing swelling, radiation-sensitive skin, and anything that needs a human eye. Include the WhatsApp number.