Understanding Handful Lights Out Pads™
Handful Lights Out Pads™ are innovative, washable bra inserts designed specifically with breast cancer survivors in mind. Whether you've had a mastectomy, lumpectomy, or are navigating breast reconstruction, these versatile pads offer a comfortable, lightweight alternative to traditional prosthetics.
“I had a bilateral mastectomy with a flat closure. Many prosthetic inserts are heavy and unnatural looking. Handful original inserts are enough to give me subtle shape and light enough to feel comfortable. Love that I can add a thinner insert to “build” up, if I need. ”
Terese M. - Handful Lights Out Pads Review
Key Features and Benefits
Stackable Design
Layer 1-3 pads to customize your volume and shape. Perfect for adjusting to your changing body during reconstruction or finding your ideal look.
Versatile Placement
Works in Handful bras, other brands with pockets, sports bras, swimsuits, and even clothing with built-in shelf bras.
Lightweight Comfort
Made from polyurethane foam and polyester mesh, these pads are significantly lighter than traditional silicone prosthetics, reducing shoulder and back strain.
Durable Quality
Customers report pads lasting 2+ years with regular use and washing, maintaining their shape and coverage.
Machine Washable
Easy care means less hassle. Simply machine wash cold on gentle cycle with like colors and tumble dry low.
Natural Appearance
Creates a smooth, natural shape without looking artificial. Available in multiple skin tones including beige and black.
Who benefits from Lights Out Pads™?
Post-Masectomy Survivors
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Bilateral Mastectomy: Many survivors choose to wear 2-3 stacked pads on each side to create symmetrical volume without the weight of traditional prosthetics. This allows you to customize your shape and feel more balanced.
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Unilateral Mastectomy: Perfect for creating balance and symmetry. Use one or more pads on the affected side to match your remaining breast, eliminating the need for heavy, expensive single prosthetics.
Post-Lumpectomy Patients
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Addressing Asymmetry: Lumpectomy can result in volume loss or shape changes in one breast. Lights Out Pads™ help restore balance by adding volume where needed, creating a more symmetrical appearance under clothing.
During Reconstruction with Tissue Expanders
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Adapting to Changes: As your tissue expanders are gradually filled over weeks or months, your shape changes constantly. The stackable nature of Lights Out Pads™ means you can add or subtract pads to suit your ever-changing contours during this transition period.
"Flatties" - Those Choosing No Reconstruction
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Smooth & Subtle: Many survivors who choose to remain flat after mastectomy use Lights Out Pads™ not for volume, but to create a smooth chest contour and provide modesty without committing to reconstruction or heavy prosthetics.
What our community says about Lights Out Pads™
How to use Lights Out Pads™
Thickness Options
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Original (6mm): The standard thickness that comes with Handful bras. Provides moderate volume and excellent nipple coverage.
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Thin (3mm): For subtle shaping and modesty without bulk. Ideal for those wanting minimal coverage or for use under thin clothing.
Stacking Guide
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One Pad: Subtle shaping, modesty, and nipple coverage. Great for everyday wear or for those wanting minimal volume.
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Two Pads: Moderate volume, good for creating balance or adding shape without excessive bulk.
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Three Pads: Maximum volume option frequently used by bilateral mastectomy survivors seeking fuller shape while remaining lighter than traditional prosthetics.
Placement Tips
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Insert pads into bra pockets before putting on the bra
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Position with the rectangular corner of the pad pointing upward toward the strap
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Center pads over the breast area for optimal coverage
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If stacking, align pads directly on top of each other
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Can be worn in sports bras, shelf-bra camis and dresses with pockets
Beyond Handful Bras
While designed for Handful bras, these pads work beautifully in:
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Other brands of bras with removable pad pockets
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Sports bras and athletic wear
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Built-in shelf bra tanks and dresses
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Activewear with removable cups
Pads Care and Maintenance
Washing Instructions
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Machine wash cold on gentle cycle with like colors
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No bleach or harsh detergents
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Do not invert pads when washing
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Tumble dry low or air dry
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No ironing or dry cleaning
Finding Your Confidence
Living beyond breast cancer means making choices that help you feel like yourself again. Whether you're just beginning your journey, navigating reconstruction, or years post-treatment, Handful Lights Out Pads™ offer a flexible, comfortable solution that adapts to your needs.
The beauty of these pads lies in their versatility. You're not locked into one look or one level of volume. You can adjust day by day, activity by activity, feeling by feeling. Want to feel a little fuller for a special event? Stack three. Prefer a smoother, flatter look for yoga? Use one thin pad. The choice is always yours.