Nipple prosthetics

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LaVieEnRose
LaVieEnRose Member Posts: 17
edited December 2014 in Breast Reconstruction

I tried searching for this topic without great success, so I apologize if this has already been done and discussed.  One of my surgeons recommended Naturally Impressive for a nipple prosthesis after my reconstruction is complete.  I'm not sure yet if I want nipple construction done, but the prosthesis can be worn with or without nipple reconstruction or tattooing underneath.  Has anyone bought a nipple prosthesis, either from Naturally Impressive or any other company?  Thoughts?  

They had samples in the surgeon's office and they felt pretty realistic and look pretty good, but the web site doesn't show a ton of options and I'm not sure I'm seeing exactly what I would like.  

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  • kareenie
    kareenie Member Posts: 339
    edited February 2014

    they are customized just for you. email and ask them your  questions, they are very accommodating.

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  • LaVieEnRose
    LaVieEnRose Member Posts: 17
    edited February 2014

    I have already spoken with the people at Naturally Impressive.  But I am wondering about anyone's experience with the actual prosthetic?  How it looks and feels to them, etc.  Or if anyone has dealt with any other nipple prosthetic out there?

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  • rainbird
    rainbird Member Posts: 7
    edited May 2014

    I bought "pink perfect" nipple prosthetic and they are fabulous!

    search for them on google

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  • Ariom
    Ariom Member Posts: 6,197
    edited May 2014

    Amoena do a really nice very fine silicone, in 3 sizes and in 3 colors. They're very realistic and inexpensive.

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  • rainbird
    rainbird Member Posts: 7
    edited May 2014

    I tried amoena, good for the price. however they dont look and feel real as pink perfect. 

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  • pod1257
    pod1257 Member Posts: 262
    edited May 2014

    Dumb question, but how do they adhere to the reconstructed breast? Do you have to apply them every morning like any other prothesis? I am looking to get the tattoos done in New Orleans, 2015 but did not know about prosthetics??

    I have not visited any websites on this.

    Thanks,

    Julie

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  • rainbird
    rainbird Member Posts: 7
    edited May 2014

    hey Julie

    Those prosthetic use medical adhesive which hold for about a week or so.

    to my opinion prosthetic are better and more realistic than tattooing  or even a nipple reconstruction surgery (which eventually fails many times).

    PM me if you need more information.

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  • pod1257
    pod1257 Member Posts: 262
    edited May 2014

    Ok. Thanks for the info!

    Julie

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2014

    Have any of you had insurance pay for nipple prothesis from pink perfect? She is based in Isreal and has no US tax payer ID. Federal BC/BS is saying they won't....

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  • NavyMom
    NavyMom Member Posts: 1,099
    edited July 2014

    I got mine from Amoena way back in 2010 and insurance covered it.  Only 2 sizes to pick from then-- either small or large and only 2 colors.  Eventually I got brave enough to get 3D tattoos.  Happy with the results but still put on the prosthesis for "special" evenings with DH  ;)

    Waving hello to you, Heidi....long time no see.

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  • lbrewer
    lbrewer Member Posts: 766
    edited September 2014

    Heidi 

    Did you ever get BCBS to cover the nipples?  I have federal coverage as well as was thinking about switching from United to BCBS. 

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  • rainbird
    rainbird Member Posts: 7
    edited December 2014

    Pink Perfect does have tax ID now. I was able to get a reimbursement





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