Lymphedema garments--breast binderS


Breast/chest/truncal lymphedema is
very difficult to treat, as you cannot feasibly "wrap" your breast/chest/trunk.
But we have found that using
Expand-a-Band
breast binders, in conjunction with
Swell Spots™,
and Manual
Lymphatic Drainage Massage, we and our therapists have been able
to decrease both breast/chest/truncal swelling and soften lymphedema fibrosis of
the breast/chest.
We have found these breast binders by
Expand-a-Band
to be just about the best
thing that could have been designed for those of us with
breast/chest/truncal lymphedema. Or any kind of breast surgery at all.
They are comfortable, reasonably priced, and give fabulous
compression and support to the breasts and/or chest area for those
who have or have not had reconstruction. They are reasonably priced,
with the traditional binders at $24.00 to $27.00.
The lace binders
start at at $39.86 to $43.50. The compression on the lace
binders is extremely adjustable, since they do not depend upon one
hook and loop Velcro closures as the traditional breast binders do,
but have a special type of Velcro that adheres to the binder itself
on either side, as shown in the photo below, so you can adjust to as
much compression as you need.

They also have a breast/chest
binder for men, starting at $30.00.
We find these binders are
nothing short of a miracle when combined with
Swell Spots™ in the
treatment of breast/chest/truncal lymphedema and breast/chest lymphedema
fibrosis.
We
have also found the use of these breast binders with
Swell Spots™
is also very effective in reducing fat necrosis in those of us who
have had reconstruction procedures such as
TRAM flap or DIEP flap
reconstruction.
We have found that
this area, and the fibrosis that often occurs, can best be treated
with a little "butter-fly"
Swell Spots™
made by sewing together two JuJu
Swell Spots™
as shown below.

This little "buttery-fly"
Swell Spots™
can be inserted in the
cleavage area between the breasts in the day time, in a compression
or regular bra or compression camisole, and in the breast binder for
nighttime wear.
- Lymphedema in the lateral area
of the breast/chest.
This is another difficult area to
treat, on the outside of the breast and under the axilla. We
have found that the lateral
Swell Spots™ (shown
below) work very well in this area to keep swelling down and reduce
fibrosis.

This lateral
Swell Spots™ can be used
during the day in a compression or regular bra or compression
camisole, and in the breast binder for nighttime wear.
We have found the full breast
Swell Spots™ (shown below)
to be extremely effective in reducing both the swelling and
fibrosis of lymphedema of the breast. It should be worn
underneath the breast binder.

Here is what
the full breast
Swell Spots™
looks like when worn under the breast binder:

We have found the
full bra
Swell Spots™ (shown below)
to be extremely effective in reducing both the swelling and
fibrosis of lymphedema of the unreconstructed chest/breast.

This full bra
Swell Spots™ can be used
during the day in a compression or mastectomy bra or compression
camisole, and in the breast binder for nighttime wear.
Be sure to also see our
information on Compression Bras
and Compression Camisoles/Shapewear
for other breast/chest/trunk compression solutions.
Page Last Modified
09/29/2015
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