ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 15, 2011 — There were 296,203 breast surgeries performed in 2010 in the United States, and an additional 170,000 opted for breast reductions and lifts ("American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Report 2010").
Many women feel alone when diagnosed with breast cancer and do not know where to turn.
Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie, specializing in post-mastectomy services, has been meeting the needs of post-mastectomy patients both before and after surgery for over 10 years online and 8 years in the retail store location.
Alicia Vargo, CEO and President of Pampered Passions Post Mastectomy Services, was visited by a woman in January of 2003. She had just been diagnosed with breast cancer, and would be having a double mastectomy the following week. Pampered Passions was limited at the time with information and resources. This woman would be the last woman ever to walk through Pampered Passions' doors that would not be able to acquire information, and answers, and be fitted properly pre- and post-surgery.
For more information about Pampered Passions "culture," please go to this short Fox 31 clip:
Alicia wanted every woman to feel beautiful and comfortable whatever stage they were at in their lives. Pampered Passions hired 7 Mastectomy Fitters who work with patients in the store and at doctors' offices. Since then, Pampered Passions has served countless women through all stages of breast cancer. There is never an appointment necessary, so doctors can feel confident about sending in their patient.
Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie offers a Support Group for Breast Cancer Survivors, called "Breast Cancer Pirates: Stealing one life back at a time!" The Support Group was inspired by a woman waiting for her doctor dressed up like a pirate as she waited for her chemotherapy. The program serves as a Sponsor/Sponsoree Program designed to pair up a newly diagnosed patient with a friend who has been through a similar experience.
Alicia Vargo states, "Our team assists women to regain confidence during every stage of their journey. Our goal is to make every woman feel nurtured and cared for that we come in contact with." "Nurturing the Female Spirit!," Pampered Passions offers fine lingerie, loungewear (post-op pajamas are the latest trend), post-op camisoles, breast forms of every shape and size (including lumpectomy forms, waterproof and temperature controlled forms), post-mastectomy and post-reconstruction bras, and much more. There are also camisoles and bras that can be pulled on over the feet, for women with limited mobility. The goal is to allow these women to emerge from their experience with a renewed confidence and sense of femininity. "Our team is warm, compassionate, and medically trained, and familiarizes themselves with each doctor we work with," Alicia explains.
Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie has an in-house tailor and can sew a pocket into almost any kind of lingerie, from a gown to a camisole. "Breast cancer patients find they can feel pretty at whatever stage of their journey they are in, and not have to wear the old-fashioned 'granny bras,'" Vargo states.
Videos of interest:
"In the Pink" annual Fashion Show with Channel 9 News:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EklYCkJlEWI
A "Pre-Vivor" Story:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL6DtuUESz8
About Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie
Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie is host to one of the top online stores over the past decade and the largest fine lingerie store in the Colorado market. Pampered Passions won the Best Lingerie Store in the USA 2010 by Intima Magazine and was a 2010 Bride's Choice Award™ recipient from WeddingWire. Alicia is also the National Intimate Apparel expert for Examiner.com and member of the IAC, Intimate Apparel Association. Alicia also was honored with the "Outstanding Woman in Business Award" in 2010 by the Denver Business Journal, and was featured with her husband John Vargo on the home page of AOL Small Business on Valentine's Day 2011, along with the Home Page of AOL Careers for her Dress for Success efforts, June 2011.
Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie & Post Mastectomy Services
9615-D East County Line Rd
Englewood CO 80112
Contact:
Alicia Vargo, CEO, President
Email
Phone 720-244-1878
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