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====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 outwards. | 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 i can be hidden with makeup or chokers. | 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 and lighter 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? ==== | ==== If you're not buying one, how can you make your own? ==== | ||
*socks? | *socks? | ||
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===Packing them in a suitcase=== | ===Packing them in a suitcase=== | ||
Treat them like you would usually - don't pack them near anything sharp, etc. If you have silicone forms and your prostheses are stored in the luggage hold, you may notice some black dots or bubbles on the prostheses. This is expected, as the luggage hold is not pressurised, and will go away after landing<ref>https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/living-beyond-breast-cancer/your-body/breast-prostheses/air-travel-your-prosthesis</ref> This does not cause any harm to the prostheses. | Treat them like you would usually - don't pack them near anything sharp, etc. If you have silicone forms and your prostheses are stored in the luggage hold, you may notice some black dots or bubbles on the prostheses. This is expected, as the luggage hold is not pressurised, and will go away after landing<ref>https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/living-beyond-breast-cancer/your-body/breast-prostheses/air-travel-your-prosthesis</ref> This does not cause any harm to the prostheses. | ||
===Going through a body scanner=== | ===Going through a body scanner=== | ||
Your breast forms will show up on a body scanner, if you have been instructed to go through one. You can request a female screener if that would make you more comfortable, and the process of scanning will only take a few seconds. The images are viewed remotely from the machine and cannot be seen by the public. The screener will not see you or be able to recognise you. The images don’t show facial features, hair or skin tone, and are deleted immediately after analysis. | Your breast forms will show up on a body scanner, if you have been instructed to go through one. You can request a female screener if that would make you more comfortable, and the process of scanning will only take a few seconds. The images are viewed remotely from the machine and cannot be seen by the public. The screener will not see you or be able to recognise you. The images don’t show facial features, hair or skin tone, and are deleted immediately after analysis. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||