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I think there are always things about ourselves and our appearance that we don’t like. But why do we feel like we are being vain if we are attempting to change those things? I wonder if it comes from being a part of the post-women’s lib movement society. Or maybe it’s from a psychological perspective of accepting ourselves exactly as we are. Honestly, I don’t know the answer to this question.

You can have compression treatment for lymphedema in different ways, depending on where the swelling is. At Mariposa we can supply you with the proper garment depending on your needs. See our Compression Products page for some of our compression options. We serve patients throughout Central Oregon including Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras, and La

 Overview –  As we continue to serve our patients throughout Central Oregon from the communities of Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras, La Pine, and all communities in between we are regularly being asked about the benefits of wearing compression sleeves, so we decided to write this blog post to help our patients gain a better

Overview  As we continue to serve our patients throughout Central Oregon from the communities of Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras, La Pine, and all communities in between we are regularly being asked about the benefits of wearing compression stockings, so we decided to write this blog post to help our patients gain a better understanding

This timely article was published on the “BreatCancer.org” website (click here for the actual article). The information was so helpful that we wanted to share it with you.When your immune system is weakened by cancer treatments, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself against infection. These steps become absolutely critical if your doctor has

It still surprises me when a woman spends some time with us at Mariposa and then says, “I never knew these products were available.” She either didn’t know that post-mastectomy bras and prostheses exist, or that her insurance provides coverage for them.The Legislation Behind Women’s Health ChoicesThe Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998

At Mariposa Boutique, we help a lot of people with compression for a variety of needs. One of the comments we often hear them make before they even leave is “Wow, it feels so good!” Why Compression Feels Good Blood and lymphatic fluid flow throughout our body. Ideally these fluids will flow all the way

When dealing with Women’s hair loss, you may look at the shower drain, are you noticing more hair piled up than you used to? I’ve noticed that with the added stress from the COVID pandemic, I seem to be losing more hair. Or maybe it’s just part of aging. There are multiple factors that can

“I hate my boobs!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve looked in the mirror and had that thought. I’m not sure if this is a U.S. thing or if women all over the world feel this way. I can say that until I became a Certified Mastectomy Fitter, helping women find mastectomy bras