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A partial breast prosthesis is a small "equalizer" to help fill out your bra on your surgery side if you've had a lumpectomy or a quandrantectomy (segmental mastectomy). These are made of silicone, foam rubber, or fiberfill. A partial breast prosthesis can be tucked into your regular bra or into the pocket of a mastectomy bra.

An attachable breast prosthesis, also called a contact prosthesis, has adhesive strips or Velcro tabs, which allow you to attach it directly onto your body. This kind of prosthesis will move with you, and it can be worn with a regular bra. Contact prostheses come in full-breast sizes and partial breast shapes. If you don't want to wear a mastectomy bra, you might want to consider an attachable prosthesis.

After a lumpectomy or a quadrantectomy individuals may be left with an asymmetrical sillhouette. Breast prosthesis can help to act as an equalizer to accommodate for the missing tissue. Examples of breast prostheses after small but not total breast tissue removal include partial breast prosthesis, and attachable breast prosthesis (also known as a contact prosthesis).

Partial breast prosthesis are available in a variety of materials such as silicone, foam, or fiber. These inserts are able to discretely fit into a regular bra or into the insert of a mastectomy bra.

Attachable breast prosthesis anchor directly onto your body and are secured using adhesive or Velcro. Attachable prostheses can be custom made as a partial breast shape, as well as coming readily available in full sizes. These prosthesis, unlike the partial prosthesis, move independent of a bra and can be worn along with a regular bra. For those who do not want a bra specially designed for prostheses, an attachable option may be a consideration.