History

Amoena Today

We want our products to support women’s confidence in leading an active life after breast cancer. Around 400 employees work to achieve this worldwide – around 200 of them at our headquarters in Raubling, Bavaria. With 15 subsidiaries and a comprehensive network of distributors, Amoena is represented in more than 70 countries with one goal: to develop innovative solutions for women diagnosed with breast cancer..

Milestones

2021

Amoena Solution

With the introduction of our expanded recovery care range, we are able to offer our customers everything they need for their breast cancer journey – from diagnosis to returning to their normal daily lives. We call it The Amoena Solution.

2019

Adapt Air – the first adjustable breast form

Adapt Air is truly unique because the wearer can adjust it herself to achieve a personalised fit. The secret is our ingenious, award-winning air chamber technology, which can be adapted with the special pump supplied, until it matches the shape and volume of her remaining breast. Perfect for weight fluctuation, lymphoedema or uneven breast development.

2015

Our breast forms get even lighter

Introduction of the Xtra Light prosthesis, offering a weight reduction of around 40% when compared to a standard breast form of similar size. Women with a larger bust, or who suffer from lymphoedema or neck pain, find lighter breast forms much more comfortable to wear.

2008

COMFORT+ Technology

No more hot, sticky breast forms. Our Comfort+ technology regulates the temperature between a woman’s body and her breast form by absorbing excess body heat, releasing it again as she cools down. This reduces the build-up of perspiration behind the breast form, keeping her cool, dry and comfortable all day long.

2004

PORTFOLIO EXPANSION WITH RECOVERY CARE PRODUCTS

The post-surgery care a woman receives plays a big part in the outcome of her procedure. Our Recovery Care line was developed specifically for the days and weeks after surgery to provide the best possible support for the healing process right from the start, making it the perfect complement to our breast forms, lingerie and clothing.

1998

Contact technology

The Amoena Contact breast form adheres directly to the skin, thanks to our special adhesive silicone. Comfortable and secure, it follows the body’s every movement and gives the wearer a unique natural feeling. Easy to put on and take off, the adhesive silicone leaves no trace on the body.

1996

First lightweight breast form

To meet the needs of many women, our first Amoena Lightweight Breast Form is launched. Ideal for women with a larger bust, lymphoedema or neck and shoulder pain, this breast form is 25% lighter than our standard portfolio.

1996

Swimwear is added to our portfolio

Amoena’s breast care range is expanded with the addition of feminine, high-performance post-mastectomy swimwear.

1992

Portfolio extension with mastectomy bras

Our first specially designed mastectomy bras, perfectly matched to Amoena breast forms, are launched.

1988

First patent for 2-layer breast forms

With its soft, customisable back, the Nouvelle is our first two-layer breast form with a soft, customisable back.

1978

Internationalisation

Amoena USA Corp., Atlanta is founded. At the end of the 1970s further subsidiaries follow in Great Britain, France, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Australia, Canada, Poland, Italy, Norway, Belgium, Hong Kong and China.

1975

Founding

Amoena’s journey began with Cornelius Rechenberg. His goal was to find a better solution for women after breast cancer surgery than the makeshift bra fillers made of fabric or rubber that were available at the time. He believed that a breast form should feel as natural as possible, and was the first to experiment with silicone, which closely resembles the movement and behaviour of the natural breast. The result was the first ever silicone breast form that set the standard in breast care and is still the prototype for the prostheses produced today.