AuNaturel
Boutique has provided
breast cancer survivors
with post mastectomy and
post reconstructive
breast care clothing and
accessories for over 15
years.
At
AuNaturel Boutique we
understand that the
obstacles posed by
breast cancer are more
than physical.
Regaining feelings of
confidence and comfort
after breast surgery can
be an uphill battle. We
have certified fitters,
spacious private fitting
rooms and a professional
modern facility that
will make your fitting
experience a pleasant
one.
The
what-do-I-wear questions
multiply when you're
undergoing treatment for
cancer, but a little
planning and coaching
with the AuNaturel
Boutique staff can
reduce your stress about
your new clothing needs.
To decrease the time and
energy you spend on your
clothes, set up an
appointment with one of
our certified fitters.
Whether
you have had a
mastectomy, lumpectomy
or are going through
reconstruction surgery,
the goal of AuNaturel
Boutique is to help you
feel better about the
way you look. Our
professional staff will
spend as much time as
necessary to explore all
your options.
Our
products include breast
prosthetics, balance
shapers, surgical bras,
post mastectomy
camisoles and swimwear.
AuNaturel Boutique
specializes in clothing
accessories that are
feminine, fashionable,
easy to wear and
designed to achieve the
utmost in comfort.
After your fitting, only
you will know the truth.
We are a Proud
distributor of
products.
Click
Here to download "A
women's progression of
needs chart"
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS:
Q: Is it
important to wear a
breast prosthetic after
having a mastectomy?
A: Yes, because
it distributes weight on
your chest wall, which
helps you maintain
proper posture and a
more healthy skeletal
and muscular structure.
Q:
Are there products for
women who have had a
lumpectomy or
reconstruction who are
not symmetrical?
A: Yes. Balance
products are partial
breast forms created for
symmetry after partial
breast loss due to
lumpectomy,
reconstruction, or a
natural imbalance.
Q:
How is a balanced
appearance achieved with
a breast prosthetic?
A: Approximately
4 weeks after your
surgery, consult with
your doctor to see if
you are ready for your
fitting. An
AuNaturel certified
fitter will verify your
bra size and fit you
with a surgical bra. All
surgical bras have
pockets manufactured
into the cups of the
bra, which will hold the
breast prosthetic in
place. Once proper bra
size and fit has been
determined, a breast
prosthetic is chosen to
fit into the cup of your
surgery side. In most
cases, you will be able
to leave AuNaturel with
your prosthetic and at
least one bra.
Q:
What kind of care does a
breast form require?
A: A breast form
can be washed by hand
with a mild soap, patted
dry and stored in its
cradle, nipple side down
to maintain its shape.
Q:
What is lymphedema?
A: If your breast
surgery involved removal
of lymph nodes you may
be at risk of developing
lymphedema, an
accumulation of
lymphatic fluid causing
swelling in the arm and
possibly the hand on the
side of the surgery.
Here
are some guidelines to
keep in mind:
-
Notify your doctor
of any swelling,
pain, warmth or
redness of the hand
or arm.
-
Avoid heavy lifting,
constricting
clothing or jewelry
on affected side.
-
Keep
the arm moisturized;
avoid overexposure
to the sun.
-
Recognition of early
onset and proper
care can keep
lymphedema under
control.
Q: Are mastectomy
products covered by
health insurance?
A: Most health
insurance plans provide
coverage for bras and
prosthetics annually
when ordered by your
physician.
AuNaturel Boutique is a
participating provider
with all major health
insurance providers,
including Medicare.
Call
(716) 839-7144
for your appointment
today or stop in and see
for yourself . .
In
Bravery there is Beauty!
