Made for post-mastectomy recovery. This bra was made with crowd-sourced info from our October 2022 open call. Thank you to all who volunteered!

Our intention with this bra has always been to ensure that it is accessible to everyone who needs it. That's why we've made the decision to offer it at cost - we will not gain any profit from this product.

This product contains magnetic hooks. If you have an ICD, pacemaker, or other implanted device, this bra may interfere with them.

Sizing guide: (based on your usual band size, not band measurement)

XS = 28/30, S = 32/34, M = 36/38, L = 40/42, XL = 44/46

  • Flat in the cups
  • Compression level is similar to medium-impact sports bras
  • Virtually eliminates pressure points
  • Magnet front-closure, can close the bra with t-rex arms
  • Front-adjust velcro shoulder straps
  • Free-cut fabric. If you need holes for drain tubes, you can cut a small hole on the side, the fabric will not unravel
  • Velcro tabs along the tab for drains
  • Fabric composition: 46% polyamide/54% spandex
  • Product barcode: U00400009

  • Due to tariffs, shipping to the US is temporarily on pause. Click here for more information
  • We offer free shipping for all orders over $80
  • We aim to fulfill all orders within 1-2 business days except for Canadian statutory holidays. Please allow 5 days for backorders. We ship orders using USPS, UPS and Canada Post
  • We offer free returns on all orders except Final Sale items
  • All returned items must have the original tags attached, be unworn, be unwashed, and be free of perfume, make-up, and deodorant stain
  • If you have any questions, email us at help@understance.com, or call (800) 847-6493 to chat to one of our agents
  • Shipping And Return Policy

Care guide: Hand wash and line dry for longest bra life. If you machine wash, hook bras and wash on delicate. Use a lingerie bag to protect underwires.

We are committed to creating long-lasting products, while minimizing our footprint each step of the way.

Our manufacturer operates in a partially solar-powered factory and uses a two-tier water conservation system reducing water waste by 50%.

Our product tags are made from 100% recycled materials and our packaging is 100% recyclable.

We aim to replace all lace products with recycled lace by the end of 2025.


Soft Contour Post-Op Compression Bra
$30.00CAD
or 4 interest-free payments of $7.5 with afterpay_logo
18 review(s)

Colour -  Frost Green
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Didn't work for me :( Mastectomy with flat closure. Bought M and L and they both didn't fit.
Justine on 2025-05-15
Size Purchased: L
Age: 36
Measurements: Underbust: 31", Leaning Bust: 31", Standing Bust: 31"
I was so excited about this bra. I had a mastectomy with flat closure and I heard great things from other "flatties" about the gentle compression, drain holding tabs, and easy hooks. I'll still give it 4 stars because I love what the company is doing; I think the fabric is great and the design obviously works for lots of people, but for me it was a total fail. The medium was way too tight. It hurt to try to do it up - it was very very tight on my "underbust" and quite snug on my actual surgery area. I tried wearing it with only the middle two hooks done up but it was still too tight. I wore it for a few hours only. It pressed on my drain exit areas too much (but the drain holding tabs worked great) and it was too hard to breathe. I also found the closure difficult to do up and since the hooks are quite stiff, it pressed on my sternum and the ends of my scars are very painful there. Then I ordered the large and thankfully the team shipped it to me super fast so I could use it in the first week of my recovery. It was still too tight on my "underbust" area, but then too loose on my surgery area. Also, the adjustable straps didn't go short enough! It would be easy to add extra velcro to the straps to ensure the straps work for more people. For a reduction I bet this bra would be amazing, but for me with a flat closure it just didn't work. I tried to wear the large for a couple of days but it just didn't work either. I'll have to try to sell these on poshmark. Bummer.
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Great bra for recovery from breast reduction
M on 2025-03-15
Size Purchased: XL
Age: 45
I have been wearing this bra and the "Ultra Soft Front Closure Bra" by Knix while recovering from a breast reduction and I love them both. The Understance bra has more compression, and I wasn't able to wear it immediately post-surgery due to swelling that made it uncomfortable. The Knix bra is far softer and provides a feeling of protection without compression and is more comfortable to sleep in. I find they work well together, as I can wear the Knix one when I have more swelling or for sleeping, and I can wear the Understance bra for daytime hours to help with compression and to provide more support. I bought them both in XL (I wear a 36 or 38 band, DDD/E before surgery, maybe C now?). Thanks to a reviewer here I seam-ripped out the velcro tabs on the Understance bra which gave the band more stretch. I am impressed with the fabric as there has been no fraying or damage caused by pulling out all those stitches. Thank you to Understance for the thought that went into this product!
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Relief!
Arula on 2025-02-23
Size Purchased: M
Age: 50
This bra is great. I had a double mastectomy with flat closure about a year ago. I still have some swelling and this bra had made a great difference.
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