Mastectomy
Reeves-Sain Medical is dedicated to improved life for the growing numbers of women who undergo breast surgery each year. Our trained and caring staff is pleased to provide personal consultations, as well as bra and prosthesis fittings at Reeves-Sain Medical, located at 1809 Memorial Blvd. in Murfreesboro.
Have a question? E-mail us.
To schedule an appointment, please call 1-615-896-5864.
Compassionate Care
Wearing a correctly fitted bra and a properly weighted breast form restores confidence and improve self-image. We are committed to assisting women restore their beauty and confidence with innovative post-mastectomy products, including:
» Natural Breast Forms
» Bras
» Swim Suits / Swim Forms And Leisure Forms
» Plus Accessories
» All in a wide selection of sizes and styles to fit each woman’s needs.
The Fitting Experience
Before surgery you can be fitted a camisole and lightweight breast form.
12 weeks after surgery, a woman should be fitted for a permanent silicone breast form.
A certified fitter will measure and educate you on the products.
Our fitting room is private and comfortable.
Medicare and Insurance coverage
Many private insurance companies pay for breast prosthesis and bras. Medicare allows one silicone breast prosthesis form every two years based on medical necessity. Six mastectomy bras every year are usually allowed through Medicare.
One lightweight form every 6 months is normally covered by Medicare.
We’ll take care of all the small details.
We call private insurance companies and get pre-certification or approvals
We take care of necessary Medicare forms and bill Medicare for you
We make it as easy as possible for the patient
Important Facts about wearing breast forms
It is important to wear a weighted breast form to restore a body’s natural balance and help prevent the development of:
» Spinal Curvature
» Neck and Back Pain
» Shoulder Drop
Wearing a breast form does not restrict a woman’s activities in any way.
Breast forms are easy to care for after each use.
» Simply clean with warm water and mild soap or Tru Kleen
» Avoid sharp objects such as pins, corsages, etc.
» Keep breast form in the cradle at night to maintain its shape
Lymphedema Awareness
Women who have undergone breast cancer surgery are at risk for a disease called Lymphedema, an accumulation of fluid in the arm or surgical side.
Lymphedema Prevention and Maintenance
» Wear gloves when doing housework, gardening, or other chores to provide protection from bacteria, should a lesion occur.
» No blood drawing, injections or blood pressure checks in the are on the surgical side.
» Avoid trimming the cuticles of the hand on the affected side.
» Use an electric razor instead of a blade to shave the underarm area.
» Avoid heavy lifting and rigorous repetitive movements.
» Avoid tight jewelry around affected fingers or arms.
» Maintain an ideal weight and eat a low salt diet.
» Wearing a compression sleeve as a preventative measure in airplanes or at high altitudes.
To request more information about mastectomy, contact us at infoMastectomy@reevessain.com
