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We’re Here for You
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in American women. In the United States, one out of nine women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. But thanks to early detection and new medical advances, today there are over two million breast cancer survivors living in this country.
At Alabama Artificial Limb & Orthopedic Service, Inc., we know how important a woman’s health and appearance are to her overall well being. Therefore, we take extra strides to assist our clients with both their physical and psychological recovery.
A diagnosis of breast cancer and the decision to undergo a mastectomy is a very stressful experience in a woman’s life. Our professional staff members pride themselves on their ability to make clients feel at-ease. Together with your physician, you will have to decide on the most-appropriate type of mastectomy, and whether your post-mastectomy needs would be better suited by reconstructive surgery or the fitting of breast forms. Therefore, we welcome any questions you might have regarding the breast forms that we fit. When prosthetic breast forms are indicated, we want to be there with you from the beginning of your treatment until release.
Our Abilities
For nearly forty years, the same family has owned and operated Alabama Artificial Limb & Orthopedic Service, Inc. We are committed to providing the best in personal, professional service and the most advanced products available to our clients. Our facility is fully accredited by the American Board for Certification.
We provide private, comfortable consultations at our main facility. And to assure that all of our clients feel completely comfortable, AAL&OS offers in-home fittings by special arrangement. When appropriate, our mastectomy fitters will even provide pre-surgical counseling and fitting for prosthetic breast forms that can be worn immediately following a mastectomy procedure.
Our Products
Breast forms are prostheses worn either inside a bra or attached to the body to simulate the weight, bounce, feel, movement, and shape of the natural female breast. At AAL&OS, we fit only high-quality breast forms that are composed of silicone gel inside a very thin, slick plastic shell. This type of silicone form closely mimics the feel, weight and movement of a natural breast.
AAL&OS supplies custom-fitted breast prostheses. We offer a wide-range of breast form sizes, colors, and weights. Unlike other materials used for breast forms, the silicone used in our breast forms warms to body temperature and feels very comfortable.
While the silicone breast forms that we carry do require a small amount of daily care to maintain their appearance, they are guaranteed for two years. Our professional fitters will demonstrate how to care for the breast form.
In addition, we also offer a full line of bras and bathing suits that are specially designed to accommodate the prosthetic breasts.
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