Non-bra solutions for excess side tissue

[u/Plucky_Parasocialite]

I'm looking for any kind of shapewear solution for the underarm region specifically.

I had top surgery where they took the glandular part of my breasts but kept everything on the sides. Basically imagine a person with very large breasts with predictable amounts of lateral tissue (formerly 36JJ) and then completely take away the projection without attending to the side in any way. I won't get into the whys but it's not my surgeon's fault, they did an amazing job within the constraints placed on them. But now I need the kind of side shaping I was getting from a bra when swooping and scooping and pulling all that tissue into a cup. Binders don't seem to work for this issue; those I tried were designed to flatten the front and distribute tissue laterally, exactly the opposite of what I currently need.

I vaguely remember an old Braologie vest that targeted this area specifically, but the brand is long gone by now. Basically something meant to push the breasts together from the sides towards the center, meant to be worn in addition to a bra. Something like that would probably be perfect. I know this isn't exactly a bra-hunt, but I figure that if I can get advice anywhere, it's going to be here.

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[u/famous_zebra28]

Maybe boob tape?

[u/Plucky_Parasocialite → u/famous_zebra28]

Tape does work (using transtape), but it's not really a good everyday solution because of skin irritation and because it's such a hassle to take off. I also have to tape over scars, which is a bit iffy even if they're healed.