Abstract: This invention is directed to patients who need vertical support in the cleavage area due to symmastia repair or reconstruction of the chest cleavage for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. The support garment is designed not to support the breast or nipple area of the chest. The Y support which fits the patient close to the neck and between the breasts is attached to a full back panel using self adjusting velcro closures. This unique design creates a force much like a bow to provide constant pressure from front to back on the cleavage area only to allow scar tissue to form during the healing process. The cross link high density foam insert maintains even pressure during healing and does not lose its resiliency or permit permanent deformation.

Abstract: A support garment adapted to be worn by a patient following breast surgery. The garment comprises front and rear panels and a compression pad mounted on the inner surface of the front panel confronting the cleavage area of the user. Each panel has upper extensions defining shoulder straps having means for detachably securing them in overlapping relation to snugly fit the user and midriff band portions adjacent the lower edge of the front and rear panels having means for snugly fitting the garment at the midriff area of the user. These elements combine to support the compression pad in pressure applying relation with the cleavage area of the user.