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A-Z LIST
Surgeries, Conditions & Terms

A-Z LIST terms are provided to aid in the selection, use and understanding of Products shown on this website. Plain English Descriptions of medical terms are only a layperson's guide for identifying garment options - they are not a medical description or option. When searching, terms can be filtered by the following categories:

CONDITION   Such as lymphoedema, hernia and pregnancy, where a garment can aid treatment, management and wellbeing.

DEFINED TERM   Such as what it means when a product is classified as Available, Seasonal or By Order, and terms used in Terms & Conditions documents.

PRODUCT TERM   Such as Type (Body Suit, Compression Bra, Breast Form), Style (body coverage), Components (fasteners, straps) and Performance (Free of harmful chemicals), Body Measurements and Sizing Chart.

MEDICAL TERM   Such as Apron, Augmentation, Bilateral, Incision and Symmetry that are related to listed Surgeries or Conditions.

SURGERY   Such as Augmentation Mammoplasty (Breast Augmentation), Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) and Gynecomastia Surgery (Male Breast Reduction) where a garment can aid recovery or lifestyle and wellbeing after surgery.

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Plain English Description
B
Back lift
Back Fat Reduction Surgery
Reducing excess skin and fat from the back around the bra band line.
Garment Suggestions
Back Lift
Band
Bra Band
Material that wraps around the chest to support the weight of the breast and hold the bra cups in position. The band can be continuous (crop top bra), front or rear fastening. The more rigid front section holds the cups in place and the elasticised sides and rear provide the compression needed to stop the band from riding-up, slipping down or rotating. Shoulder straps transfer some of the breast weight to the rear of the band.
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Garment Anatomy
Benign
Benign
Not cancerous.
Bilateral
Bilateral
Affecting both the left and right sides of the body.
Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility
Capability of a prosthesis to exist in harmony with body tissue without causing deleterious changes.
Biopsy
Biopsy
Removal of cells or tissue from the body to determine the presence or extent of disease (cancer).
Body Glue
Body Adhesive
A roll-on adhesive designed to hold bra straps, sleeves and stockings, and bather straps in place when moving about.
Product Suggestion
Roll-on Adhesive
Body Lift
Body Contouring Surgery
Reducing large skin folds and fat from the lower abdomen, hips, upper buttock and outer upper thighs.
Garment Suggestions
Body Lift
Body Suit
Body Suit
A compression garment covering the torso. Whilst the straps extend over the shoulder, effective body cover is typically from the upper chest to the groin. Style variations include addition of coverage to the arm and/or leg.
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Body Suits
Bra Strap
Shoulder Strap
Strips of material that transfer some of the weight of the breast over the shoulder and down to the back of bra band.
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Anatomy of a Fashion Bra
Wearing Fashion or Sports Bras
Breast Asymmetry Correction
Breast Asymmetry Corrective Surgery
Changing the size, shape and/or position of one or both the breasts to improve visual symmetry.
Garment Suggestions
Breast Asymmetry Correction
Breast Augmentation
Augmentation Mammoplasty
Using breast implants to increase the size and shape of the breast.
Garment Suggestions
Breast Implants
Breast Fold
Inframammary Crease
The natural lower boundary of the breast where the breast and the chest meet.
Breast Form
Prosthesis
A breast shape worn in a pocketed fashion bra after a mastectomy to recreate the natural look and feel of the breast line.
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Breast Forms & Shapers
Breast Implant Reconstruction
Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction
Using a breast implant to create the shape of the breast after a skin saving mastectomy.
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Breast Reconstruction
Breast Implant Reconstruction
Tissue Expander to Implant Breast Reconstruction
Using a tissue expander to ‘stretch the skin’ after a mastectomy. Then having follow-up surgery to remove the expander and replace it with a breast implant to create the shape of the breast.
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Breast Reconstruction
Breast Implants
Augmentation Mammoplasty
Using breast implants to increase the size and shape of the breast.
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Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Mastopexy
Removing breast tissue to lift-up sagging or drooping breasts. Sometimes combined with breast implants (augmentation) and breast reduction.
Garment Suggestions
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction
Reduction Mammoplasty
Removing tissue, fat and skin to reduce the size of the natural breast.
Garment Suggestions
Breast Reduction
Briefs
Brief (Fashion)
Underwear that is also called knickers or panties. Style variations include higher and lower waist and matched to a fashion bra.
Product Suggestion
Briefs
Briefs
Brief (Support)
A compression garment covering the lower torso. Style variations include the extent of cover up the torso and the addition of coverage to the upper leg.
Product Suggestion
Briefs
Bust
Bust measurement
Female: Around the fullest part of the breast at nipple level (over the bra).
More Information
Go to STUDIO RANGE, select an appropriate garment and see the measuring illustration.
Butt Enhancement (BBL)
Gluteal Augmentation
Taking fat from one part of the body and using it to increase the size of the buttocks.
Garment Suggestions
Butt Enhancement
Butt Lift
Buttock Lift
Reducing excess skin and fat to change the appearance of the buttocks.
Garment Suggestions
Body Lift
By Order
By Order

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