What are Prosthetic Breasts?

Prosthetic milk, also known as silicone prosthetic milk or surgical fake milk, is a special rehabilitation product after breast cancer surgery. It has a certain load-bearing capacity to maintain body balance, compensate for postoperative body defects, maintain female beauty, enhance life confidence, and protect Fragile chest and other effects.

Prosthetic milk, also known as silicone prosthetic milk or surgical fake milk, is a special rehabilitation product after breast cancer surgery. It has a certain load-bearing capacity to maintain body balance, compensate for postoperative body defects, maintain female beauty, enhance self-confidence, and protect. Fragile chest and other effects.

Chinese name: Prosthetic milk
Foreign name: Artifical Breast

Category Name: Orthopedic and general surgical implants
Management category: Class III medical devices

Clinical application of prosthetic milk

Prosthetic milk can effectively fill the physical defects of women after breast surgery, restore self-confidence in life, and regain the style of women who have lost milk. More importantly, the weight of prosthetic milk after scientific calculation is very close to the weight of the normal breast on the opposite side, which can maintain the postoperative body balance and prevent torticollis, oblique shoulder and scoliosis caused by the asymmetry of left and right breast weight. At the same time, the elasticity of prosthetic milk cushions and prevents external forces from damaging the chest.

After learning that their breasts have been removed, every woman who loses milk is eager to regain a beautiful curve. Modern medicine has brought us hope, one is breast reconstruction, and the other is wearing external braces. However, since breast reconstruction has not been widely performed, not everyone is suitable for breast reconstruction. Therefore, prosthetic milk has become an ideal choice for many patients to compensate for physical defects and improve their external appearance after surgery.

Daiyi milk is not only for body shape, but more importantly, it can eliminate the symptoms of spine bending, shoulder tilt, muscle atrophy, and shoulder muscle aches caused by breast imbalance after mastectomy. It has been observed that the vast majority of breast cancer patients become cheerful after using breast milk, which helps them continue to fight the disease.

Suitable breast milk

Physical changes and psychological trauma caused by breast loss have attracted the attention of clinical medical workers and patients. Breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery can solve the above problems to some extent, but patients are not suitable for breast reconstruction due to objective reasons such as illness, age, and economic conditions. Prosthetic milk has become an ideal choice for patients to make up for physical defects and improve their external appearance.
Women with smaller breasts or excessively different left and right breasts.

Breast Milk Making Materials

Medical silica gel for making silicone breast milk material is a high molecular siloxane polymer, which is odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, and has no side effects. It is widely used clinically in the field of cosmetic surgery. The silicone prosthesis made of this material is closer to human breast tissue in softness, elasticity, specific gravity and color.

Material characteristics:

Silicone medical silicone rubber is a kind of high molecular silicone polymer.
The texture of the milk is soft, elastic, and vivid in color, and it feels almost the same as its own breast when touched.
The temperature of prosthetic milk can change with the change of body temperature, keeping the same with the body temperature of the user, and there will be no icy foreign body feeling.
Prosthetic milk is calculated scientifically, its weight is similar to that of unresected breast tissue, so as to maintain the balance of the body.
The elasticity of prosthetic milk can effectively protect the chest. The chest after surgery is almost skinny. After radiation treatment, the elasticity of the skin is greatly reduced, and the ribs are exposed. Silicone prosthetic milk can effectively buffer the external force and prevent the external force from causing damage to the chest.

Breast milk selection method

1. Choose the right bra

Prosthetic milk needs to be used in a prosthetic bra. There is a small cotton bag inside the cup of the prosthetic bra bra specially designed for the postoperative operation. The prosthetic milk can be fully inserted and the prosthetic milk can be maintained in the normal position. The fitted, prosthetic bra with inner bag will not make the user appear embarrassing, and the patient can dance and exercise as usual without worrying about the displacement of the prosthetic breast. Prosthetic bras worn after surgery should be comfortable. If there is a metal wire support in the bra, the skin of the wound may be sensitive, and the breast will be damaged to a certain extent. If the bra and strap of the breasts are thickened, it will reduce the burden on the shoulders, which is more comfortable.

New Breast Milk Product Atlas (7 photos)

2. Choose the right prosthetic milk

The materials used for prosthetic milk are mostly medical silicone. Their softness and density are very similar to normal breasts, and they feel natural and move after wearing. There are many types of prosthetic milk depending on the patient's surgical site and body size. Because the role of prosthetic milk is to maintain weight and restore the appearance of the curve, different types of prosthetic milk not only have different weights, but also have different effects after wearing. Among them, the symmetrical triangular prosthetic milk is more popular, suitable for most patients, easy to wear, and can fit into a close-fitting bust. Asymmetric prosthetic breasts are specially designed for patients with left and right specific underarm resection surgery. The shape is natural and can flex to stretch to conform to the underarm resection operation.

3. Trying on

Prosthetic milk must be worn under the guidance of skilled professionals. After the wound is healed (usually 4-6 weeks after surgery), a silicone prosthesis with a weight can be worn. When trying on a prosthetic milk, it is best for the patient to wear a tight top to observe the effect of wearing.

In the early post-surgery period, some patients filled sponges in the bust cups to maintain their appearance, but because the sponges are extremely light, they cannot maintain their balance and are not suitable for long-term wearing.

FL right is suitable for those with more underarm or root excision Note: different breast prostheses need to be worn according to the situation of breast cancer surgery

(1) Drop-shaped outline design

The surgical method suitable for vertical removal, that is, in addition to the removal of breast tissue, the muscles up to the clavicle are also used by the remover. The upper part of the product is long and the concave surface is expanded in a shape, which can make up for the physical defects, and at the same time play the role of maintaining balance, buffering external forces and protecting the patient's lateral chest. There are 5 sizes of this product according to different bras (size / cup). It is suitable for cases where the clavicle is removed a lot.

(2) Triangle outline design

Suitable for simple mastectomy. The shape of this model is the same as real milk, with delicate workmanship and soft texture. The concave back makes the product completely close to the chest. The temperature of the silicone changes with the body temperature, and there is no cold feeling. This product is available in 9 sizes according to the size of the bra (size / cup); it is suitable for cases where only the breast is removed and the area is small.

(3) Spiral contour design

There are left and right points, which are suitable for a large range of breast removal during surgery, that is, those who have muscle tissue removal in the clavicle and underarms. According to the concept of extension and supplementation, the smooth concave back is closely attached to the chest, avoiding sliding up and down. Good maintenance of body balance after surgery. According to different bras (size / cup), this product has 7 sizes on the left and right; it is suitable for cases where there are many underarm or root resections.

Breast Milk Selection Criteria

Professional breast milk Professional breast milk must be of moderate weight, medium size and shape, many styles and multiple categories, suitable for every woman in need. Therefore, professional breast milk should have the three basic characteristics of "soft, strong, accurate".

"Soft" means that the milk material feels soft. "Ting" means that the milk can maintain its shape, and having "soft" and "ting" at the same time is a very high technical requirement, which can only be achieved by using excellent materials and special processes.

"Quasi" means that the milk can match the breast on the other side, which requires manufacturers to have complete product specifications.

The three basic characteristics of "flexibility, stiffness, and accuracy" are also important indicators for determining wearing comfort.

Breast care method

"Three don't":

Do not peel or tear the milk film, avoid sharp nails to puncture the milk film during the wearing process.
Do not squeeze or rub the milk.
Do not place prosthetic milk in the sun or in high temperatures.

Routine maintenance:

When the milk needs cleaning, please rinse with clean water (do not use chemical detergent) and dry it with a soft cloth.
After using the artificial milk, pack it in time and place it flat in the artificial milk packing box to prevent deformation.
In case the artificial milk is punctured accidentally, immediately seal the wound with transparent tape.
Use professional supporting bras and protective sleeves to better protect the breasts.

Breast life

The service life of silicone artificial milk is not fixed and is affected by many factors.

The factors that affect the life of prosthetic milk are mainly material problems, the aging factors of prosthetic milk itself, and human factors.

Breast milk matters needing attention

Patients after breast cancer surgery should wait for the wound to fully heal before wearing. Eczema, dermatitis, and damage should be temporarily suspended; keep clean, avoid chemical stimulation, avoid heat sources, and avoid contact with sharp objects.