What to bring:

• Bra * (please see below for details)
• Insurance card
• A friend if you would like

What to wear:

• Comfortable shoes
• Older clothes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. The casting materials may get on your clothes during the process

What to eat / drink:

• Eat a full meal within 2 hours of your appointment
• Drink plenty of water the night before and the day of your casting (bathroom breaks will be available before and after each casting as needed).

What to expect:

• First appointment lasts approximately 2 hours. During that time you will have 1-2 castings each taking between 15-20 minutes.
• Water soluble markers will be used to draw diagrams on your chest followed by plaster casting material applied to the same area (including your bra). The material goes on wet but dries fairly quickly.
• You will be standing during the casting
• The second appointment lasts about 1 hour. During this time, highlight colors are applied to the nipple area on the prosthesis and instructions are given regarding the application of the adhesive and general care of the prosthesis.
• Once the casting has been completed it may take up to 8 weeks for the prosthesis to come in from Radiant Impressions. Upon receiving the prosthesis at our office we will call and schedule a time for you to come in for the second appointment. The second appointment will be scheduled as soon as possible upon receiving the prosthesis, usually within a week.

* If you normally wear a bra, bring along a bra of a style you intend to wear on a regular basis. We will need to keep
this bra for the duration of the manufacturing process. Usually, it comes back intact (but this is not guaranteed).

If you choose a bra that opens in the front, please be aware that it will need to be cut in the back after the casting
process. Also, be sure to choose a style that does not have too deep of a v-cut in the front.

Feel free to bring in several styles of bras if you are not sure of the look you want (leave the price tags on if you need to
return them after choosing the best style for you).

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