Breast Surgery Requirements
Mastectomy, Lumpectomy, Reconstriction
Roches, Experts in Breast Care
Welcome to Roches Breast Care Department Dublin, where compassion and expertise come together to provide exceptional care and support. We understand that facing breast cancer, and life afterwards, can be a challenging journey, which is why we are here to offer a helping hand.
What sets us apart at Roches Dublin is our team of expert fitters who have their own personal experiences with breast cancer. They understand firsthand the physical and emotional impact it can have, allowing them to relate to our clients on a deeper level. Rest assured that when you walk through our doors, you will be greeted by individuals who truly understand your unique needs and concerns.
We take great pride in our extensive selection of mastectomy wear, designed to empower and restore confidence. Our in store range in our Dublin salon includes a large variety of bras, breast prostheses, swimsuits, and swim prostheses, carefully chosen to provide both comfort and style. We believe that every person deserves to feel beautiful, comfortable, and supported.
Breast Prosthesis
Each and every person has their own specific requirements after having breast surgery. The type of breast prostheses required by each individual can vary depending on the type of surgery they have had or are going to have. For example, after having a full mastectomy a full breast prosthesis would be required, a lumpectomy may require a partial prosthesis and somebody due to have staged reconstruction may require an adaptable prosthesis.
Regardless of the size, shape or type, your breast form is always designed to mimic your natural breast and provide symmetry. Made from materials that resemble the movement, feel and weight of your natural breast they feel soft and smooth to the touch.
Here at Roches Dublin, we stock a wide range of breast forms, from many different suppliers to ensure that we have the right shape for you. Our suppliers include Amoena, TruLife, Anita and many more.
If it’s your first time to purchase a breast prostheses, or your size no longer fits correctly, our expert breast care fitters can measure you and fit you for your perfect fit in our salon in Dublin.
MASTECTOMY BRAS
Looking good and feeling good are an integral part of the healing process, therefore, we stock everything a woman could need to feel comfortable, confident and feminine.
What is a mastectomy bra? A mastectomy bra is the same as your regular bra but has more comfort and security features. For example, to name but a few features, the cups have inside pockets to securely and comfortably hold your breast prostheses, the straps can be wider and slightly cushioned to provide extra support and avoid putting strain on your shoulders, and the under-wire is more flexible.
Choice is key in our opinion, so we bring you a huge selection of pocketed bras for mastectomy, lumpectomy and reconstruction, from a wide range of suppliers such as Amoena, Anita, TruLife, Susa, Royce and ABC, amongst many more.
All shapes and sizes are catered for in every imaginable style. From soft, comfy front opening bras for right after your surgery to under-wired, multi-way and even strapless mastectomy bras for when it’s time to wear that little black number again.
Roches are with you all the way and look forward to restoring your confidence and shape. Our salon in Dublin stocks a vast range of styles & sizes so we can measure and fit you with all the mastectomy bras you need.
Swimwear after Breast Surgery
Just because you’ve had a mastectomy, lumpectomy or breast surgery, doesn’t mean you have to cover up and never enjoy the beach again! Having such changes to your body can leave you feeling a little pool shy, but not to worry as Roches in Dublin and online have a great selection of mastectomy swimsuits, mastectomy bikini sets, and mastectomy tankini sets.
There are many swimwear options available to women who wear a breast form or breast prostheses. Mastectomy swimwear looks and feels just like regular swimwear, but is better! Mastectomy swimwear, or pocketed swimwear, are swimming costumes specifically designed to securely hold breast prostheses, provide scar coverage, support the body and most importantly have you looking and feeling great.
The swimwear is pocketed to securely position and hold your breast prostheses, even in water. The neckline, underarm and leg line can oftentimes all be cut a little longer to provide slightly more coverage to common areas of concern. For example, if lymph nodes have been removed the underarm can often be scarred, as can the upper chest area after having a mastectomy.
Here in Roches we also stock swimming breast forms, which will not degrade in chlorine and will not become weighed down with water.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
After surgery you may feel tender, sensitive & self-conscious. The right mastectomy bra, fitted by our trained team, will help you feel like yourself again, restoring your femininity and confidence.
Buying a mastectomy bra that fits well and makes you feel good is an important part of being a woman. A well fitted bra can make all the difference to your appearance, your posture and your clothes.
This is especially true after breast surgery. A bra that fits close to your chest, with enough depth of material in the cups to cover the breast form, and the descreet, secure cup pockets will allow you the confidence to move as much as you want and dress as you did before.
Sounds very technical and it is, but that doesn’t mean it needs to look technical. Post Surgery Bras are an engineering feat but thankfully finished by dress designers.
Approximately 6-8 weeks after your surgery.
At this stage your scars should have healed and swelling reduced, enabling you to move from the soft temporary post surgery proshesis to a more long term breast prosthesis that perfectly matches your natural breast.
We can fit you in our private breast care consultation rooms in our Dublin salon. Our fully trained expert fitters will measure and assist you in choosing breast forms, bras, lingerie and swimwear from our large collection.
You are welcome to bring a friend or family member along for support.
A Mastectomy Bra has a specially designed pocket in the cup to hold the breast form.
We stock a large variety of styles of mastectomy bras in all shapes and sizes.
Our Breast Care Team source our bras from a variety of the best international lingerie specialists to include seam free, front opening, cotton, bamboo, feminine, sexy, comfortable, low line, t-shirt, sports, multi-way, under-wired and non-under-wired that mimic under-wired styles in the shape and support they provide.
Roches don’t ever let a person go without a wig or prosthesis due to finance or HSE delays. There is always a way. Below are a few of our options.
- Medical Card: We give out hair loss and mastectomy products once patients have a valid medical card and a prescription of letter from their doctor. We do not require patients to wait until the HSE pay us. Click here for more information on medical card allowances.
- Payment plans: we are happy to offer payment plans over a 6 month period to private patients or those medical card holders paying a balance.
- We offer a range of ‘pre-loved wigs’ to those who cannot afford the cost of a wig. We understand how expensive and difficult things can be during illness. These wigs are donated to us, washed, reconditioned and available free of charge to those who need them.
We link in with the Marie Keating Foundation, various hospital social work departments, Irish Cancer Society, local cancer support groups and The Little Princess Trust for children. We also have our very own Hardship Fund at Roches to support those struggling financially.
We regularly advocate to the HSE offices on behalf of individual patients and in general.
When patients cannot come to ro our wig and breast care store in Kimmage, Dublin, we can fit them in Hospital or at Home, where possible.
In order to do a good fitting off site, we require photos of the patients hair and a good detailed description of their hair.
All enquiries can be made by phoning or emailing us:
Phone: (01) 492 6829
Email: info@Roches.ie
There are multiple supports available to help those requiring wigs and breast care products.
Wigs:
- Medical Card: With a valid medical card and a prescription/letter from your doctor you may be entitled to claim up to €767 from the HSE for a wig or hair piece, per year. For more information visit our Medical Card financial allowance page.
- PRSI: If you have enough PRSI Contributions built up you and a prescription/letter from your doctor you may be entitled to claim €500 per year for a new wig or hair piece. For more information visit our PRSI financial allowance page.
- Private Insurance: Your Private Health Insurance may cover up to €5000 per year for your wig or hair piece, you should call them to find our your exact policy cover.
- Revenue: You can claim back 20% on health expenses from the Revenue each year.
Breast Care:
- Medical Card: With a valid medical card and a prescription/letter from your doctor you may be entitled to claim up to €440 from the HSE for bras , per year. For more information visit our Medical Card financial allowance page.
- PRSI: If you have enough PRSI Contributions built up you and a prescription/letter from your doctor you may be entitled to claim €500 per year for a new wig or hair piece. For more information visit our PRSI financial allowance page.
- Private Insurance: Your Private Health Insurance may cover up to €5000 per year for your wig or hair piece, you should call them to find our your exact policy cover.
- Revenue: You can claim back 20% on health expenses from the Revenue each year.