The Sam & Jennie Bennett Breast Care Center

Breast Prosthetic Services

The Bennett Breast Care Center's Prosthetic Service is about restoration: the restoration of a woman's natural body symmetry and balance, and –more importantly—the restoration of self-confidence and self-esteem. This service is uniquely suited to support, encourage, and empower women struggling with the aftermath of breast cancer as well as problems caused by congenital breast defects or plus-sized breasts.
Whether a woman has undergone a mastectomy, is a nursing mother, has a breast defect, or is having difficulty in finding high-quality plus-size bras, the Bennett Center has a solution.

An experienced, specially-trained and Certified Prosthetic Fitter is available to consult with patients. Women in the Farmington, Rumford, Norway, or Bridgton areas who cannot visit the Bennett Center can meet the Fitter at their local hospital. She is also available to visit women who have difficulty leaving their home or reside in a long-term care facility.

A Breast Prosthesis is a specially designed breast form, designed to look and feel similar in weight, texture and color to the natural breast. In addition to creating symmetry (balance) in appearance, the form will replace weight to restore the body's natural balance.

Moving Forward….

• Following Mastectomy: Breast forms are worn outside the body in a close-fitting, supportive and pocketed bra. It is important to wear a weighted form even if you are contemplating reconstruction at a later time.
  
• Following Lumpectomy: Depending on the amount of breast tissue removed at the time of surgery you may need to consider a partial shell or form that are designed to equalize the breast size.
  
• Following Reconstruction: Women who have had reconstruction may, on occasion, find a noticeable difference between the remaining breast and the newly reconstructed one. Partial forms are available that help to create a symmetrical appearance.
  
• Congenital Breast Defects: Whatever the cause for a change in a woman's natural body symmetry and balance, breast forms and shells are available to enhance and create a symmetrical silhouette.
  
  

Full-Figured Women often have difficulty in finding high-quality plus-sized bras. Good support is essential to ultimate comfort and security. These well made bras feature wide, padded straps in a “set-in” position that keep them where they belong—on the shoulder. The Center has a variety of fashionable styles to choose from.

Nursing/Maternity Bras: Consultation with the Fitter can provide valuable information about the proper size and style of bras that nursing mothers need during the months of pregnancy and lactation (breast feeding).

Post Cardiac Surgery: Patients who undergo cardiac surgery need a well-made, supportive bra to aid in comfort and healing during the post operative phase.

Insurance Coverage: The prices for prosthetics vary, as does individual insurance coverage. It is helpful for you to contact your insurance carrier to learn of your individual benefits. The American Cancer Society and the Bennett Breast Care Center have joined together to establish a Breast Bank that allows women with no insurance to obtain a fitted prosthesis at no cost. In addition, CMMC has an Emergency Needs Fund, which, depending on a woman's financial situation, may offer full or partial assistance.

A Prescription from your physician is required. The prescription needs to state the primary diagnosis (such as Breast Cancer, etc) and should include what items and how many are being requested.

For more information or to make an appointment with a certified fitter, please call 795-2100 or Toll Free 1-888-240-6100.

The service is located at the Breast Center at 12 High Street, Suite 103.

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