personalized shape for an intimate fit
natural appearance
customizable design
featherlight weight for comfort
cool for easy wearability
Main Location:
727 Lincoln Ct. Ste. B Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: 517-332-3294 | Fax: 517-332-3295
Herbert-Herman Cancer Center
1140 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: 517-364-9447
The ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis
Unique to your size, shape, color, and surgery, the ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis is the best non-surgical breast reconstruction option available. If you have experienced a surgery such as a full mastectomy, partial mastectomy, lumpectomy, breast conserving surgery, or reconstruction, a custom-made breast prosthesis may be right for you!
The ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis
Unique to your size, shape, color, and surgery, the ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis is the best non-surgical breast reconstruction option available. If you have experienced a surgery such as a full mastectomy, partial mastectomy, lumpectomy, breast conserving surgery, or reconstruction, a custom-made breast prosthesis may be right for you!
It all started 40 years ago...
After Lenore Shebuski underwent a mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis in 1980, she struggled to find the post-mastectomy products she needed. Unhappy with the prospect of being fit for a breast prosthesis and bras at a medical equipment supply store that carries everything from canes to commodes, she decided to open Front Room Underfashions, a women’s boutique specializing in all things a woman needs before and after surgery. Fifteen years later, Crystal Bliese, an employee of Front Room Underfashions, took ownership of the store when Lenore retired. Crystal recognized the significance in keeping the store open for the women of the Lansing area. Front Room Underfashions continues to expand the business offerings while still valuing the principles that Lenore began with, ensuring that women have a private, intimate setting to ask questions, see products and options, and ultimately to feel comfortable and valued.
From its inception, Front Room Underfashions has been the leading boutique for providing mastectomy products. The store is accredited through the American Board for Certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics (ABC), which holds them to the highest standards in the industry. Fitters are also certified and accredited through ABC and the Board of Certification and Accreditation.
Upon receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, women have many questions about surgery and what is to follow. A woman can come in prior to surgery to meet with a certified fitter and be shown different forms and bras, and to ask questions about options for after surgery. One product that is beneficial to many patients after mastectomy is a post-surgical camisole that contains pouches to hold drain tubes, making daily life much easier until the tubes are removed. Most women feel comfortable four to six weeks after surgery to come in for their first fitting. Front Room Underfashions is pleased to have a large array of mastectomy bras and prostheses in stock so that women can leave with their merchandise on the day of their visit, helping to quickly restore self-confidence.
One attribute that sets Front Room Underfashions apart from others is the ability to fit women of all sizes. The styles and sizes of non-mastectomy bras are diverse, and the professional fitters are determined to find the right bra for each woman. With sewing machines on site, the staff is able to modify bras if necessary to perfect the fit, and will perform this service anytime within a year of the bras purchase. Even nursing mothers can find a stylish and great fitting bra, no matter the size. Bras range in band size from 32-56 and cup sizes from AA-N. These sizes and professional fittings make Front Room Underfashions Lansing’s best kept secret.
The store also carries a full line of synthetic wigs and wig maintenance products. With a licensed cosmetologist on staff, women can come to the store to try on wigs in varying colors, cuts, and styles to determine what works and looks best on them. Women are encouraged to bring friends or family members to share in the experience and to provide support and advice. Front Room Underfashions also carries sleep caps, hats, and scarves.
Swimwear is always in stock in the store, and is on sale several times throughout the year. Styles include mastectomy and non-mastectomy in sizes 6-32, both conservative and trendy.
Front Room Underfashions truly is a specialty boutique for women. From compression garments, specialty skin care lines, baby items, unique jewelry, and countless gift items, Front Room Underfashions is your go to gift boutique.
This family business is owned and operated by two generations of the Bliese family. Crystal Bliese and Heather Tynes are privileged to continue serving the women of the Lansing area, as Front Room Underfashions has done for nearly forty years. They are proud to be a business owned by women, dedicated to helping women.
cool & easy wearability
personalized shape
for an intimate fit
natural appearance
featherlight weight
for comfort
customizable design
soft silicone mimics
bra-supported breast
unique to your size, shape, surgery, and color
excess skin remaining on chest wall
little to no breast tissue remaining on chest
small breast remaining from breast conserving surgery
full, round shape from reconstructive surgery
The ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis utilizes 3D scanning technology to replicate your remaining breast lifted in a bra (or breast form, if you have a bilateral surgery). These 3D scans provide the designers with your unique shape to build a one-of-a-kind prosthesis to specifically match you.
A custom breast prosthesis is the most personalized, realistic option available for you because it’s designed and created specifically for your body shape, size, and color. The shape is a replica of your remaining breast lifted in a bra (or breast form, if you have bilateral mastectomy) and is worn directly against your chest wall. And, you have over 15 different colors to choose from for your skin and nipple color for a more personalized appearance.
Yes, because the amount and location of tissue removed with a lumpectomy/breast conserving surgery varies. A custom breast prosthesis can provide coverage and replace tissue specific to where you need it.
The ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis utilizes 3D scanning technology to replicate the contours of your surgical site into the design of the prosthesis. This one-of-a-kind design is created to specifically match your body to allow you to wear the prosthesis against your skin for an intimate and secure fit in your well-fitting, supportive bra.
Yes! Many of our customers choose ABC Custom as an alternative to reconstruction to either test whether they really want reconstruction, or as a permanent non-invasive solution.
A custom breast prosthesis is a great alternative for ladies who have had reconstruction and are looking for symmetry that reconstruction wasn’t able to achieve.
The custom breast prosthesis is optimal for a partial mastectomy, breast conserving surgery, simple mastectomy, radical mastectomy, reconstruction, Poland’s syndrome, burn victims, or asymmetry of any kind.
excess skin remaining on chest wall
little to no breast tissue remaining on chest
small breast remaining from breast conserving surgery
full, round shape from reconstructive surgery
Animation above showing an ABC Custom design of a partial breast prosthesis for a failed breast reconstruction
The ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis utilizes 3D scanning technology to replicate your remaining breast lifted in a bra (or breast form, if you have a bilateral surgery). These 3D scans provide the designers with your unique shape to build a one-of-a-kind prosthesis to specifically match you.
The ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis utilizes 3D scanning technology to replicate the contours of your surgical site into the design of the prosthesis. This one-of-a-kind design is created to specifically match your body to allow you to wear the prosthesis against your skin for an intimate and secure fit in your well-fitting, supportive bra.
Yes! Many of our customers choose ABC Custom as an alternative to reconstruction to either test whether they really want reconstruction, or as a permanent non-invasive solution.
A custom breast prosthesis is a great alternative for ladies who have had reconstruction and are looking for symmetry that reconstruction wasn’t able to achieve.
The custom breast prosthesis is optimal for a partial mastectomy, breast conserving surgery, simple mastectomy, radical mastectomy, reconstruction, Poland’s syndrome, burn victims, or asymmetry of any kind.
CONSULTATION
Ask Your Fitter
Speak with your fitter to schedule your personal ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis design experience.
Your fitter will present the benefits of the ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis to help you decide if it’s right for you. During your pre-scanning consultation, your fitter will present and review a set of expectations, show you color options, discuss payment options, and detail the scanning process. This will give you an idea of what to expect from your new prosthesis, and the scanning process.
3D SCANS
Personal Scan Session
State-of-the-art 3D scanning technology has superior accuracy to guarantee a well-fitting prosthesis.
On the day of your personal scan session, your fitter will review the scanning process and take a series of reference pictures and scans of your torso using a state-of-the-art, iPad-based, 3D scanner.
After your personal scan session, your files will be securely transmitted to the Custom Design team of American Breast Care in Marietta, GA. The team of dedicated breast form designers will use proprietary CAD-based engineering to create a custom breast prosthesis to your exact specifications.
FITTING
Final Appointment
When the ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis arrives, your fitter will contact you to set up a personal fit appointment.
You will initially be fit in the bra in which you were scanned, and your prosthesis will fit to your unique contours.
Moving forward, feel free to try different bras. You may find different bra styles complement your new custom breast prosthesis!
The ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis Product Line
ACT
The Advanced Cooling Technology (ACT) is ABC’s newest, patented silicone technology utilizes a proprietary blend of materials that transfers energy from body heat into a cooler sensation against the skin.
Open Back
With a porous-silicone back, the Open Back is one of the most popular choices in the product line. It feels soft, and it snuggles closely to chest contours.
Closed Back
The Closed Back custom breast prosthesis is an ABC innovation made with a completely sealed construction. The closed back allows for the quickest dry time and minimal maintenance.
How can I pay for a custom breast prosthesis?
Insurance Provider
Check your insurance to see if you have this covered benefit.
Out-Of-Pocket
Treat yourself to an ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis, and pay out-of-pocket. (Or, find someone else to treat you!)
HSA/FSA
You may be able to use your HSA/FSA account for payment.
Medicare?
While not covered by Medicare, this may be a covered benefit with secondary insurance plans. Take action with the #LetHerDecide campaign
“After my reconstruction, I still didn’t feel completely whole because when I wore a low-cut shirt, I had this dip. But, once I got the prosthesis from ABC, it was perfect for what I needed it to do.” -Jennifer
“I have rippling from my surgery, and it fits in the rippling like a puzzle piece. It just blends with my skin well, it’s soft, and feels very natural to me.” -Lillian
You will usually receive a call 6 to 8 weeks* following your scan appointment to schedule your final fitting with the Custom Breast Prosthesis.
*Manufacturing time does vary with the work load and is influenced by the time of year your order is placed.
We recommend you wait until your surgical site is completely healed, and the swelling at the site is diminished–usually around 3 to 6 months. But, individual healing varies greatly, and you should discuss the best option for you with your Certified Mastectomy Fitter.
The ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis has a 2 year manufacturing warranty. Though, if the wear and care instructions are followed appropriately, the custom breast prosthesis should last longer than the 2 year warranty.
With a well-fitting, supportive bra, the custom breast prosthesis will fit snuggly against the chest wall inside of the bra cup.
Yes, breast prostheses are okay to wear through TSA checkpoints at airports as well as other screening situations. Though, you may be subject to a more in-depth security screening. Some women print out and carry this TSA notification card while traveling to show to an agent. For more information, please check the TSA website.
Our ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis Designers will do their best to meet your specific requirements. We are pleased to design your custom for any bra you choose. Most women have a favorite bra style that they will wear most often. That is the bra we recommend you use for your scanning appointment. Whether a mastectomy bra or camisole, or fashion bra or underwire, the ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis will be designed to fit ideally in your favorite bra. You may wear any other bras you choose, but the optimal fit will be in the bra in which you are scanned.
Yes! Many of our customers choose ABC Custom as an alternative to reconstruction to either test whether they really want reconstruction, or as a permanent non-invasive solution.
The ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis is a great alternative for ladies who have had reconstruction and are looking for symmetry that reconstruction wasn’t able to achieve.
Yes, you can swim with your ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis. After use, wash with gentle soap and warm water.
All of our ABC breast forms and custom breast prostheses are made in the USA down in Marietta, GA.
The ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis is about 45% lighter than the weight of natural breast tissue. Additionally, this custom-made breast prosthesis is shaped specifically to you and your chest wall or remaining breast tissue. This intimate fit combined with the lighter weight leads many women to remark that they feel like themselves again and that they don’t think about wearing a breast form.
Yes, the ABC scanning technology is very safe. A multitude of Orthotic and Prosthetic medical professionals use this same device to safely capture precise scans of their patients. No harmful lasers or radiation are emitted through the scanner.
When you get scanned for your custom breast prosthesis, the appointment can last 20 minutes to an hour depending on what your needs are from the custom.
The custom breast prosthesis is optimal for a partial mastectomy, breast conserving surgery, simple mastectomy, radical mastectomy, reconstruction, Poland’s syndrome, burn victims, or asymmetry of any kind.
At ABC, we value the skill and input of a Certified Mastectomy Fitter. Although not always convenient, the knowledge of your fitter is too valuable to disregard. ABC recommends making a fitting appointment for your custom-made prosthesis so that you get a fully customized experience. This fit appointment allows the fitter to answer questions and offer advice on wearing your ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis.
