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'''Breast prostheses''' (also called '''breast forms''', '''fake breasts''', '''prosthetic breasts''' and '''false breasts''') are | '''Breast prostheses''' (also called '''breast forms''', '''fake breasts''', '''prosthetic breasts''' and '''false breasts''') are an external breast implant intended to mimic the look, feel, shape of natural breasts.<ref>https://gracemd.ca/categories/breast-forms.html</ref> There are many types, shapes and styles of breast prostheses; some attach directly to the skin and some use special bras to hold the prostheses in place. | ||
Using breast prostheses is common among trans women and AMAB nonbinary people looking to appear more feminine, however this is not limited to just these two groups. | Using breast prostheses is common among trans women and AMAB nonbinary people looking to appear more feminine, however this is not limited to just these two groups. Genderfluid people can switch between binding and using breast prostheses depending on how they wish to present on a given day. | ||
== Choosing the right breast form == | == Choosing the right breast form == | ||
===Shape=== | ===Shape=== | ||
There are five main shapes of breast form: oval (or teardrop), round, triangle, asymmetrical and a breastplate. There's two main shapes for the back of the forms too - concave | There are five main shapes of breast form: oval (or teardrop), round, triangle, asymmetrical and a breastplate. There's two main shapes for the back of the forms too - concave (for those who have some breast tissue), and flat (for those without). | ||
====Oval/Teardrop==== | ====Oval/Teardrop==== | ||
This is marketed as the "classic" breast shape | This is marketed as the "classic" breast shape. | ||
====Round==== | ====Round==== | ||
Simple, and the easiest shape to aim for if creating your own | Simple, and the easiest shape to aim for if creating your own. | ||
====Triangle==== | ====Triangle==== | ||
Shaped more like a pyramid, these give more | Shaped more like a pyramid, these give more outwards. | ||
====Asymmetrical==== | ====Asymmetrical==== | ||
Combine both the oval and triangle shapes | Combine both the oval and triangle shapes. | ||
====Breastplate==== | ====Breastplate==== | ||
Also known as a cleavage top, these allow the wearer to wear lower cut outfits. The join around the neck is the more noticeable thing here, but | Also known as a cleavage top, these allow the wearer to wear lower cut outfits. The join around the neck is the more noticeable thing here, but i can be hidden with makeup or chokers. | ||
===Material=== | ===Material=== | ||
====Foam==== | ====Foam==== | ||
Often cheaper than silicone, although they may not feel as realistic as desired | Often cheaper and lighter than silicone, although they may not feel as realistic as desired. | ||
====Silicone==== | ====Silicone==== | ||
These can look realistic and are simpler to take care of (see below), and are the most widely available (marked mainly at those who have had a mastectomy) | These can look realistic and are simpler to take care of (see below), and are the most widely available (marked mainly at those who have had a mastectomy) | ||
==== | ==== If you're not buying one, how can you make your own? ==== | ||
*socks? | |||
*socks | |||
*crocheting | *crocheting | ||
* | * | ||
===Care=== | ===Care=== | ||
=== | == Donations == | ||
==Air travel and breast prostheses== | ==Air travel and breast prostheses== | ||
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==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
==See also == | == See also == | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* https://translife.uk/product-category/silicone-breast-forms/ | * https://translife.uk/product-category/silicone-breast-forms/ | ||
*https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/living-beyond-breast-cancer/your-body/breast-prostheses/prosthesis-styles | |||
==References== | == References == | ||
[[Category:Transition]] | [[Category:Transition]] |