When looking for a new bra, focus on four key elements:
Remember that the age of your bra is critical as well! Bras are only intended to provide optimal support for about 6 months.
After a mastectomy or lumpectomy, certain items will be covered by insurance
(as mandated by the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act). Postsurgical camisoles
are covered, and for women who choose not to have breast reconstruction,
prostheses, balance forms, and pocket bras are also covered for the rest of your
life. Women who have had reconstruction may also use pocket bras (although the
“pocket” will remain empty since the new breast already fills the cup).
Specialized retailers provide postsurgical bras for women who have had breast surgery. Depending on the recommendation of your doctor, you may wish to purchase a compression bra or a bra built to accommodate the drains you will have after surgery. Some doctors will also recommend abdominal binders for additional support after abdominal flap reconstruction.
The Friedman Center has an onsite mastectomy bra fitter who can help you choose a postsurgical bra that meets your needs. Appointments are typically scheduled on Thursday afternoons. Please complete our patient intake form and return it to your surgical coordinator, who will manage any necessary insurance clearance. You will then be contacted to set up your appointment.
Additionally, the Friedman Center and Northwell Health have partnered with Vivo Health Boutique to set up convenient locations for purchasing postsurgical bras inside several Northwell Health facilities. To make an appointment or for other assistance, contact us at advocacy@friedmancenter.org or reach out directly to your preferred boutique.
The Friedman Center for Breast & Lymphatic Surgery
600 Northern Blvd., Ste. 310
Great Neck, NY 11021
+1 (516) 224-2350
Center for Advanced Medicine
450 Lakeville Road
Lake Success, NY 11042
+1 (516) 734-7780
Lenox Hill Hospital
100 East 77th Street
New York, NY 10075
+1 (212) 434-4980
Comprehensive Breast Center
Staten Island University Hospital
256 Mason Avenue, Building B, 2nd Floor
Staten Island, NY 10305
+1 (856) 552-3884
A World of Pink
535 Broadhollow Rd, Ste. A4
Melville, NY 11747
+1 (516) 513-1275
+1 (631) 364-9684
Lilly’s Mastectomy & Wig Boutique
5 Station Plaza
Glen Head, NY 11545
+1 (516) 674-8109
Nordstrom
630 Old Country Road
Garden City, NY 11530
+1 (516) 746-0011
Secrets Mastectomy Boutique
1008 W Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787
+1 (631) 864-7560
Womens Boutique
112 Broadway
Malverne, NY 11565
+1 (516) 292-1320
Linda’s
552 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10016
+1 (646) 736-1949
Nordstrom
225 W 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
+1 (212) 295-2000
Underneath it All
320 5th Avenue, #1009
New York, NY 10001
+1 (212) 717-1976
Nordstrom
135 Westchester Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
+1 (914) 946-1122
Janet’s Post-Mastectomy Boutique
441 Passaic Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
+1 (201) 488-7866
Linda’s
100 Springdale Road, B9
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
+1 (856) 547-7674
Longevity
25-e S Van Brunt St
Englewood, NJ 07631
+1 (201) 569-8033
Nordstrom
501 Garden State Plaza
Paramus, NJ 07652
+1 (201) 843-1122