The Amoena skin support tapes are designed to hold the breast
forms in place. They are heat activated, your body providing the
heat. They are designed to remain secured firmly to your chest for
several days. If you are only using your forms for a few days, the
additional preparation provided will not really matter. It is
provided for those who wish to extend the usefulness of the
tapes.
Recent information from Amoena has shown that the life of the
Skin Supports can be extended for a considerable length of time by
taking a few simple steps. Bacteria are the main enemy of the
adhesive on the Skin Supports. By reducing the opportunity for
bacteria to grow, the adhesive will last longer.
The first thing that must be done is to only bathe using
antibacterial soap. This should become a habit. Two good examples
are Dial Antibacterial and Lever 2000
Antibacterial. Both must be the white bars.
Colorings, creams and fragrances encourage bacterial growth. Do not
apply creams or perfumes in the area where forms will be
attached.
Two or three hours before attaching the Amoena Skin Supports,
clean your chest area with an exfoliating cream to remove all dead
skin, salts and oils on your skin. Your breast forms will come with
exfoliating cream, once this is used up, any exfoliating cream
should work.
If you are tired of those messy exfoliating creams, view our
inexpensive and reusable Exfoliating
Beauty Glove which can be used daily to always keep your skin
prepared.
Follow the instructions provided with the forms to position the
tapes. BUT apply the tapes about ¼" above where you would normally
place them. This gives the tapes a larger area to adhere to the body
above where the forms will be attached. I'm sure an engineer can
explain why this works.
Apply the Skin Supports as long as possible before you will
attach the forms. You may apply the supports the night before. The
adhesive is heat activated and this will help it to "set up". If you
must apply the tapes shortly before attaching the forms, hold your
hands on the tapes for several minutes to warm the adhesives. Some
clients warm the tapes with a heating pad to make them more flexible
and warm the adhesive.
It is best not to bathe with the forms on. Wash them separately,
dry and immediately place in their cradles.
Our client, who supplied the above information, was on her 12th
day of using the tapes. She wears her forms 10 to 12 hours per day.
Results will vary. |
