Post-Surgery & Mastectomy Bras

Choosing the best post-mastectomy bras for healing

Immediately post-surgery, you’ll have specific bra needs. In particular, you’ll want a style that’s easy to get on and off with minimal movement, for which we highly recommend a front-fastening bra. Royce Lingerie’s collection of post-surgery mastectomy bras includes a style created especially for this early post-op period, which has antibacterial fabric and also includes drop-down cups to allow easy access to surgical sites while you’re recovering. You can even wear it with a ‘softie’ insert if you want to.

You’ll also want to prioritise comfort. A cotton lining for example will allow the skin – including any still-healing scars – to breathe, while a wireless mastectomy bra is an ideal choice since underwires might rub on and irritate incision sites.

Post-mastectomy reconstruction bras to wear with breast forms

Once the healing process is complete, you can switch to wearing post-mastectomy bras with inserts that weigh closer to what a natural breast would. Our bras for post-mastectomy wear are all bi-laterally pocketed, so they work whether you need post-double mastectomy bras or you’ve had a unilateral mastectomy or lumpectomy only. While some regular bras come with pockets to hold removable padding, these may not always be large enough for a breast form, or able to hold one securely – you’re better off buying bras with pockets designed especially for this purpose.

If you’re full-busted with a unilateral mastectomy, you may be feeling anxious about finding a bra that will provide adequate support for your remaining breast. While post-surgical bras for mastectomy inserts are typically wireless, don’t worry. Wireless doesn’t have to mean unsupportive! Most of the support in a bra actually comes from the band (with a wider band providing added ‘hold’), so it’s perfectly possible to find a supportive bra for mastectomy breast forms that doesn’t rely on underwires. Simply look out for a tall band, and it’s a bonus if the bra also has wide shoulder straps which bolster support further and enhance comfort.

The best post-mastectomy bras Australia has to offer

“I can’t find cute post-mastectomy bras near me!”, we hear you say. No worries! At Style Gallery, we offer free same-day shipping across Australia and New Zealand, as well as hassle-free returns (free within Australia if you’re exchanging for another style or size) which means you can easily try ours on in the comfort and privacy of your own home no matter where you live. Our collection includes everything from smooth t-shirt bras to elegant lacy ones, and even fashion-forward sports bras.

It can be daunting trying to buy mastectomy bras online for the first time, so know that we’re here to help. If you need any additional product info or advice, feel free to get in touch with our friendly customer service team!