FAQs about Balance Partial Breast Prosthesis

Q: What kind of bra do you recommend for a Balance partial breast shaper fitting?
A: The measurement method works best if you’re wearing a wire-free bra that is not padded.

Q: Should Balance shapers be worn in the pocket of a mastectomy bra?
A: Actually, it is recommended to wear Balance directly on the skin and not in the pocket. If you perspire a lot or it is a hot climate outside you can try to put the partial in the pocket as well. We also offer Balance Contact if you prefer an adhesive breast shaper.

Q: Does the ‘CCD’ measuring method work for the Ellipse and Varia shapes as well?
A: This method is only verified for Thin Oval, Medium Delta and Volume Delta, because the Varia and Ellipse shapes are only made in one thickness.

Q: Can the Thin Oval be worn in different positions, too?
A: Absolutely, this kind of shaper can be turned as needed to create the best coverage and symmetry.

How to Measure and Choose the Right Breast Prosthesis

Select the proper shape and size of the remaining breast. Consider the best style bra that fits your natural breast.

Take a soft tape measure and measure around the body where your bra band fits(with a bra on). Pull the tape snug but not tight.This will give you your band size. Make sure the tape is even all around your body.

Next, measure from the center of the chest wall on top of existing breast to the center of the back. Double that measurement and that should give you an approximate measurement of how to figure the cup size.

Uneven numbers-round off to next whole number. Subtract the band size from the measurement of the cup size . Each 1″ difference is a cup size. (band size 34″,cup measurement, 36″–should be 34 B)

Fitting A Prosthesis | Prosthesis Shapes:

Triangular-Symmetrical
Triangular shaped forms can be worn on either the left or the right side of the body. These are suitable for younger women with firmer pectoral muscles. These shapes are designed to suit most contemporary surgical techniques, where less breast tissue is removed.

Teardrop-Symmetrical
Suitable for women whose surgeries remove some underarm or Clavicle tissue. The teardrop form has an extension which can be angled for best fit. Can be worn on the left or right side of the body.

Heart Shaped-Symmetrical
An extremely versatile shape which fills the bra cup without unnecessary bulk when no auxiliary tissue has been removed in surgery. Suitable for younger women with firmer pectoral muscles.

Asymmetrical
Asymmetrical shapes provide a range of cup projection and profile in the bra from shallow to full, depending on the extent of the surgery. Underarm extensions fill and blend where surgery has removed tissue.

Need Assistance?

If you need help deciding which products best suit your needs, Nearlyou offers personalized shopping assistance. Just email us nearlyoucs@gmail.com to submit your question and our staff will be pleased to assist you.

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Delivery
Please allow 7 – 10 days for the delivery of your order. We normally ship by United Parcel Service, Federal Express, or USPS Priority Mail.

Overnight shipping is available Monday – Thursday on Nearly Me, Amoena, TruLife, and Transforms products.

Overnight charges depends on the manufacturer  

We ship UPS, USPS and FedEx.  depending on the cost of shipping 

Nearly Me forms and some of our accessory items are “made to order” and will usually ship within 5-7 business days once the order is entered into our system. 

The bras will ship the next day, but could possibly ship the same day, depending on the time we receive the order (before 12 noon, the bra could ship the same day). 

We hope you are extremely pleased with your purchase from Nearlyou.com, but if you need to return an item, please respect the following guidelines.

All returned products MUST be unworn and unused and in a re-sellable condition with their original packaging.

If any product is deemed unacceptable by the receiving agent at Amoena, TruLife, or NearlyMe, the return cannot be accepted you will not receive a refund.

If you need a different size or item, you may return your order with a return number and place another order online or by phone for the new item. This will expedite you're getting the correct item.

Returns must be made within 30 days of receipt of the item, and the item will be subject to a 10% restocking fee.

All sales of intimates are final: panties, all swimwear

All Transform product sales are final

They will not be accepted without a return authorization number that has been issued by Nearlyou.com.

Please email us at nearlyoucs@gmail.com to receive your authorization number. Again, please include your name, order number, and date in the email.

Returned items must be in the original carton and in new condition.

Please include all accessories and paperwork. A 10% charge will be deducted for handling.

There is no refund on shipping

How to Return an Order?

STEP 1: Please email us your order # and the reason for returning

STEP 2: We will issue a Return # sent to us by the manufacturer and the return address of the manufacturer.

STEP 3: Please package the products in their original condition with all of their paperwork and original packaging and place them in a box. Products must be unused.

Add the Return # on the outside of the box and mail it back.

STEP 4: Email us the tracking # of this shipment.

STEP 5: We will check with the manufacturer and await their approval for the refund.

STEP 6: After the manufacturer has approved the return, we will issue a refund of 90% of your purchase price of the product.

Please understand the reason we have to charge a restocking fee is that we are charged a restocking fee by the manufacturer for your return of goods purchased.

Our Mastectomy products are warranted by the manufacturer. You may return your order. Please email us at nearlyoucs@gmail.com for a return number. We will try to refund your credit card as soon as the returned merchandise is approved by the manufacturer.

We do not refund what it cost us to ship the merchandise to you.

If you need a different size or product, just place another order and we will get it to you asap. your merchandise for a different size. All prices are subject to change without notice.

Nearlyou.com will update this website when price changes are affected. We will accept returns and suggest placing new orders to expedite the process.

Returns must be made within 30 days of receipt of the item. Products must be in restockable condition.

The adhesive back of any contact form is not warranted in any way.

All Transform product sales are final

Breast Forms and Insurance Coverage

Breast forms are medically eligible for breast cancer patients, particularly after a mastectomy. With a doctor’s prescription, they are often covered by insurance as they are considered medically necessary under U.S. laws such as the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA). This law ensures coverage for reconstructive surgery and external prostheses following a mastectomy.

Replacement and Insurance Eligibility

Insurance policies, including Medicare, generally cover the replacement of breast prostheses based on their expected lifespan or if they become defective. Typical replacement cycles include:

• Silicone prostheses: every two years
• Foam or fiber-fill forms: every six months

Medical Necessity

Although breast reconstruction itself may not always be deemed medically necessary, the right to obtain a breast prosthesis is protected by law. This ensures that all mastectomy patients have access to restorative options that support comfort, symmetry, and confidence.

Documentation Requirements

To qualify for insurance or Medicare reimbursement, you’ll need proper documentation from your physician. Some insurance providers may also request additional verification before approving coverage, so it’s important to confirm specific requirements with your plan.

Medicare-eligible. "Insurance providers may cover the cost of post-operative garments, pocketed bras, and breast prosthesis, also referred to as breast forms." Call your Insurance provider to verify your coverage. Although most major medical insurance policies cover mastectomy products within specific guidelines, you will need to contact your provider directly. 
Many insurance plans will cover one breast prosthesis (breast form) per year and two to four mastectomy bras per year, provided that you submit a prescription from your physician. Also many post-surgical camisoles are considered medically necessary.

We do not file insurance, but we will provide a receipt that is accepted by most insurance companies. 

We are not a Medicare provider.