Your First Appointment
Why do I need to book an appointment?
At Dianne’s Mastectomy, we work by appointment to ensure all clients receive privacy and personal attention. This appointment time is for you, you will not have anyone interrupting your fitting time. You will not be rushed and are encouraged to ask any questions you may have. There is no charge for your appointment.
What to expect:
When you come for your first appointment you will be fit for a breast prosthesis and bras. You will be required to take your shirt off for this fitting so you should wear a two-piece outfit on the day of your appointment. We carry all items in-store so you will be able to leave with all of your purchases on the same day as your appointment. You can even leave wearing it!
What to bring:
1) Health Card
- We will need this to complete the government grant paperwork. For more information on this government program visit the Assistive Devices Program page under the FAQ section of our website
2) Private insurance information (if you have private insurance)
- Many insurance companies will reimburse their clients for breast prostheses and mastectomy/surgical bras
- Before your appointment, call your insurance company and ask:
“How many mastectomy/surgical bras are covered?”
“How often are mastectomy/surgical bras covered?”
“How much of the cost will be covered?” (ie. 100%, 80%)
You will want to know this because every insurance company and plan is different. For example, some plans have spending accounts whereas others allow for 6 bras every calendar year, some allow for 2 every six months, and so on. Knowing this information may help guide your purchase choices.
If you don’t have private insurance, you can use your receipts as an income tax deduction.
3) Due to COVID-19, only one person (you, the person being fitted) is allowed in the appointment. No friends or family will be allowed in the appointment with you. This is our policy during this time as to limit exposure and to keep both our staff and our clients safe.