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For post-surgery bras

Front openingFront Akiseries

Breast cancer patients and nurses
And born from the voices of doctors,
A front-opening series that is gentle on the body after surgery.
To improve quality of life (QOL).

What to do with bras after surgery?
Problems with choosing underwear

  • The seams of my underwear rub against my skin, causing pain in my post-operative wounds
  • I can't lift my arms and I can't take my clothes off
  • I want to hide the scars from treatment
  • Skin problems can easily cause skin problems...

The survey results showed that many people who have breast cancer have concerns about their appearance, such as "anti-cancer drugs caused my hair to fall out," "I can't go to hot springs anymore," and "I can't change clothes in front of other people," as well as psychological concerns, such as the difficulty of accepting their post-surgery body, "it's painful to look at my naked body or to be seen by others." However, even more than these concerns, the most common issue was "pain from the scars after surgery." This was a concern shared by nearly 30% of the total participants.

According to a survey by Gunze, nearly 30% of women with breast cancer worry about pain from wounds.

3More than 10% of people
Are you worried about "pain from a wound"?

moreover…

When did people who suffer from wound pain first start to suffer? Many people still suffer from pain more than two years after the onset of the condition.

Affected Learning rear,
2Even after more than a year
For the pain of a wound
Many people are in trouble

To ease the pain of the wound, you need underwear that is gentle on your body after surgery. Many questions may arise, such as "What kind of underwear is gentle?" and "Are special bras safe?". According to the results of a questionnaire survey of postoperative patients, only about 30% of them had purchased special underwear. However, it seems that not all patients purchase special bras.

Regarding the purchase of bras for breast cancer patients, about 30% of people have actually purchased one

Special bra
What I have purchased
About 30%...

What kind of bra should I buy?

When considering post-surgery wound care, it is more important that the bra meets the criteria for underwear that is gentle on the body after surgery than that it be a bra specifically for breast cancer patients. Here are the criteria for post-surgery bras according to the breast cancer certified nurses who support many breast cancer patients behind the scenes:

  1. 1Stitches and tags
    No irritation
  2. 2Soft and low friction
    It is fabric
  3. 3Front opening type
    Easy to put on and take off

To meet these needs,
This is Medicure's "front opening series."

Medicure focuses on thoroughly minimizing irritation to the skin.
This innerwear was developed utilizing Gunze's advanced sewing technology and expertise.
Of all Gunze underwear, this is made for the most sensitive people.

Born from the voices of concern
Front opening series

  1. 1.
    Fitted cotton blend

    It stretches to fit your body,
    It is gentle on the skin and easy to put on and take off.

  2. 2.
    Uncut specifications

    No seams at the neck, sides or hem
    Reduces skin irritation.

  3. 3.
    Removable chest pads

    You can arrange it to your liking.

  4. 4.
    Can be cut with scissors

    According to the scratched part
    You can cut it freely.

  5. 5.
    The pad insertion part
    "Completely seamless®"

    It has no seams and is gentle on the skin.

  6. 6.
    Rounded corners for low irritation

    Rounded corners of the front opening
    To prevent sharp edges from touching your skin
    We came up with some creative solutions.

  7. 7.
    Large snap button

    It is easy to fasten and remove.

  8. 8.
    The tag is printed

    Washing tag with gentle
    I made a printed tag.

Medicure's front-opening series is designed to minimize seams and open at the front for easy donning and doffing, for sensitive skin caused by surgery or treatment. It gently envelops the entire bust without using elastic or wires.

More than 90% of people rated the Medicure front-opening half-top as "soft to the touch"!

9More than 10% of people
"Feels good on the skin"
And rated it!

Comments from those who have purchased and worn the product

  • I had a total mastectomy and purchased these for post-surgery. They fit perfectly and are comfortable without any chafing.
  • It is stable for rehabilitation movements, and I am satisfied with how gentle it is to use overall.
  • I used it when I was recovering at home after surgery. It's convenient because there are no metal parts so I can wear it during examinations.
  • The snap front opening is very convenient for post-operative examinations. I have sensitive skin, but it feels good against my skin and doesn't feel tight, so it's very comfortable to wear.

* Excerpts from reviews of the listed product numbers
*This is purely a personal opinion.

Not only after surgery, but also in these situations

  • At the care home

    Easy to change clothes

  • During hospitalization and examination

    The front is easy to open

  • For everyday use

    Comfortable to wear

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Cares for your skin and your soul

We hope that underwear goes beyond being simply clothing to become a form of clothing therapy that is also soothing to the soul.
We hope so.

Other "Front Opening Series"

An ageless self-care series that is easy to use in a variety of situations.
It is easy to put on and take off, and is recommended for both breastfeeding and everyday use.