Fitter's Product Notes
Lipoelastic product description …Breast stabiliser band SI 01 is made of breathable material to keep you as comfortable as possible while supporting the stabilisation of your breast implants. Velcro fastening ensures easy fastening with limited mobility after breast surgery.…’
If thinking about ONLINE selection, the following Fitting Room insights may be useful.
Your surgeons may ask for a post-surgery breast band to be worn over your compression bra immediately after surgery or during recovery if there is a risk of the breast implants moving.
When purchasing a breast band, ladies often comment that dropping into the STUDIO for a fitting reduced their concerns about making the right choice and knowing how to wear the band.
Understanding breast band shape is a good way to select a band with the right fit.
To make it easier to compare breast band shape as you browse (regardless of brand), we show a shape description at the top of each band product page.
For more information about this binder, see Shape, Parts and Performance below.
After browsing ONLINE, another option is to call the STUDIO to confirm your selection and then make a quick and easy PHONE purchase.
When you’ve purchased your band, check if you can claim for a post-surgery breast band on Private Health Insurance.
When your incisions have fully closed, NewGel is an option for reducing and fading your scars.
Breast Stabiliser Band Shape
When ladies drop into the STUDIO to ask about breast stabiliser bands, we’ve found the following shape element is a useful guide.
Bust Measurement (Length) Bands can have a single (universal) size or a range of sizes.
The Lipoelastic Breast Stabiliser Band has three sizes (lengths) that fit Bust Measurements from 72cm to 120cm.
Our fitting experience suggests band length is an important selection consideration. If a breast stabiliser band is too short, the fastener isn’t fully covered and can scratch the skin. If the band is too long, the fastener tends to overlap too far, making the band more difficult to put on and uncomfortable to wear.
Parts of an Breast Stabiliser Band
When fitting breast stabiliser bands, we have also found the following parts of a band play an important role in after surgery support and comfort.
Hook & Loop (velcro) Fastener This band has a robust hook and loop (velcro) fastener. The length of a band is adjusted by overlapping the fastener. If the fastener is not robust it can pull apart when being worn. If the band is too long, the fastener can overlap too much and be uncomfortable to wear. If the overlap is too short the fastener may pull apart.
Label This band has material ‘brand’ and ‘product’ labels on the outside to avoid skin irritation. Other bands may have a printed label in the inside.
Why question supplier product performance and certification claims? Because we’ve learnt that marketing statements such as breathable and medical grade compression are not always verified.
Material 50% Polyamide, 40% Polyester, 10% Elastane.
Free of Harmful Chemicals (Latex) OEKO-TEK Product Certificate 02.0.8039.
Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Approval ARTG 300168.
Compression No claim made. Appropriate compression is likely to depend on the adjustment of fastener.
Moisture No claim made.
Anti-Bacterial No claim made.
Wash & Wear Performance Loss No claim made. See our Care Guide for washing information.
Brand & Manufacture
Czech Republic
BreastCare STUDIO is centrally located in the Perth suburb of Burswood. You're welcome to drop-in or call if you have any questions.
T (08) 9361 1300
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Measure & Size Notes
Sizing Suggestions
Do you have one of those ‘don’t fit’ ONLINE purchases in the drawer?
Common mistakes that can result in a band that doesn’t have a good fit are presuming that all bands are the same size, using a clothing size or using the size of another brand of band.
Band Size (Length) is best selected to match your Bust Measurement.
If in doubt, browse through our Binders & Bands, then PHONE the STUDIO to talk through sizing and make a quick and easy PHONE purchase.
Measuring Tips
In the Fitting Room we use a flexible cloth tape and measure to the nearest centimetre.
If you don’t have a cloth tape, use non-stretch fabric or a belt, mark the size and then measure the length with a metal tape or ruler. Avoid string because it presses into the skin and flexible metal tapes because they wrap unevenly.
From experience, we’ve found that having someone else measure is more accurate. Wear a bra, stand still and upright, relax and breathe out, then measure over the bra. If self-measuring, use a mirror to check posture and make sure that the tape is level and wrapped firmly (but not tightly) around the body.
BreastCare STUDIO is centrally located in the Perth suburb of Burswood. You're welcome to drop-in or call if you have any questions.
T (08) 9361 1300
E info@breastcarewa.com.au
