Tria Contact for bilateral?

Erica3681

Several women have posted here about how much they like the Amoena Tria Contact breast form. But, if I'm remembering correctly, those who have posted all have single mastectomies. Just wondering if anyone who is bilateral has tried this or other contact prostheses.

It seems as if it would be pretty easy to balance one form with a natural breast--you'd know just where to put the breast form by comparing to your real breast. But when I imagine trying to put on two contact forms, I keep thinking they'd be hard to balance. Can you put on the bra first and then attach it that way?

Also, what is perspiration like with the contact form? Does your skin get very hot under the silicone? Or do you not notice it since it's attached?

I'm interested for myself but also want to post about this on my BreastFree website and would love some feedback. Also, if any of you have found breast forms that you really love, I'd like to hear about those, too (you can PM me or respond here if you thing others would be interested). Thanks.

OLBinNJ

Barbara,
I had a single mast and use the Amoena contact light. Perspiration is an issue. When it's hot and I sweat, the form starts to itch and doesn't stick as well. I sometimes end up using fashion tape (double sided tape) to give it a little extra stickiness and me a litle more peace of mind. That's part of the reason I am so thrilled to have found the Amoena leisure form (on your recommendation). The contact form comes with a pencil, like an eyebrow pencil, to make a mark on your skin so you know where to put the form. You could put your bra on and then mark where you think the form sshould go, take the bra off, and put the forms on. That being said, the "footprint" of the forms may be too large to wear two. I think you would really need to try them on to see. Good luck!

Erica3681

Thanks, OLB. I suspect the Tria wouldn't be a good choice for me, based on what you're saying. Even aside from the bilateral issue, I don't do well if a form makes me perspire. And the footprint thing could be an issue as well, as I've had that occur with regular forms.

ddd

Hi Barbara,

I have started using the Tria Plus attachable, and am very pleased even in heat and with lots of sweating. I had bilateral and use Size 2 forms. I don't have much time to write at this moment, but will try to write a much longer post later today or tomorrow. I can wear small normal bras or even go without a bra. More later...

ddd

Erica3681

ddd,

Thanks so much for replying. I'm really interested to hear more and look forward to your next post.

Barbara

ddd

For me, the Tria Plus is proving to be a great option to have.

I must say, you will not be super comfortable with the option until at least a year post mast. Your skin needs to be in good condition and your skin should no longer be adhering to your chest wall. There are two types of adhesive triangles, Sensitive and Active. At this time I am prefering the Active as it is light weight and seems to move well with my own skin. The Active has lasted a good 10 days at a time, in heat and humidity, taking long hot showers with plenty of soap, and running around like crazy. Also, I have been able to go to the store and even work-braless. (A heavier form than the Size 2, might not be as doable, if you want to go braless.) However, nothing I have tried feels as secure and natural to me, especially with a bra(non-mastectomy).

As for sweating, I don't find this to be a problem with Tria Plus. Maybe this is because the form is attached around the edges and there is some air space between your chest and the form as you move around.

I have yet to try this in a swimming pool, maybe it will work for just soaking in a pool or hot tub? Still need more time to experiment.

ddd

kathy8429

so you can actually shower with the form on?

ddd

No, you apply a soft fabric strip(triangle) to your skin. The form attaches to the strip with velcro and you can remove the form and put it back on as often as you like. The strips are "shower-proof" for quite a few days. I don't have link at hand, but you can do a search. I am preparing photos for Barbara's new web site.

Erica3681

ddd,

Glad you like this form so much. Very interesting that it takes a while to heal enough to be able to use it (I'm ten months out). Also, the Tria form I've heard praised before is the Tria Contact Light, which I guess must always be worn with a bra. So the Tria Plus could provide even more freedom. Not sure it would ever work for me, though, as my skin was radiated on one side. I wonder if that would cause extra sensitivity.