![]() Make sure you can breathe and move comfortably, if you cannot, something was done incorrectly. TransTape will not stick to itself and will curl up easily if not attached to the skin properly. Make sure that the second strip surpasses the first, ensuring skin contact. Again, push the tissue out of the way with your hand and secure the fat with TransTape. Apply the second strip a few inches back from the first, overlapping to create flatness. Take your second strip and prepare it like the first. STEP 7: At this point you may look a little silly and need a second piece to smooth things out. Rub the TransTape vigorously, creating friction to activate the adhesive. Once you have found a comfortable place for your tissue to rest under your armpit area, remove the final piece of protective paper and smoothly lay the tape with zero tension. Push your breast tissue flat, guiding the tape into place. Hold your TransTape taught, avoiding any wrinkles. Taking care not to overhandle your TransTape, as this will lessen the adhesive. Taking your time, line up your breast tissue so that it may all get tucked into the tape. Gently lay the first 2 inches of TransTape on your skin and lightly rub to activate the adhesive. ![]() Line up your first piece with the section you have created, outside of your “open chest” area. STEP 6: Push your breast tissue down and back with your hand. STEP 5: Divide your chest into sections starting at the center of your collar bone, down through your sternum and then again from the center of your breast bone to each shoulder on an angle (you may use an eyeliner pencil or washable marker to help create a visual line until you get the hang of it) Keep this area free of tape this will allow you to wear open chest shirts and will create the illusion of being bare-chested. Repeat this process with all of your strips. This will create a handle so that you don’t touch the sticky part, lessening the adhesive. Peel back the second section, leaving the paper attached fold and crease. If you are using multiple sizes and pieces, take your widest strip first. ![]() STEP 4: With your thumbs and index fingers, take your first strip at the first dark line, tear the protective paper, leaving it attached to your TransTape. You should only need 2 pieces per side, 3 max. ![]() You don’t want it to stretch onto your back, jut under your armpit. For a smaller build, use 3 sections, medium build 3.5-4 sections and for large and plus size start with 4 and adjust from there. We suggest starting with 3-4 sections ( dark blue lines) and adjusting from there. TransTape will stretch a lot, so start shorter than you think. Cut all strips to size, then round the corners with scissors to avoid curling up on the edges and to create a more contoured look. STEP 3: Choose the size or sizes that will work best for YOUR body. Repeat so there are 2, apply with zero stretch. Stick the pad in the center of your strip. Fold a square of toilet paper in 3rds, then in 3rds again creating a pad. Tear the protective paper in 2 places and discard the middle piece. Cut 2 short strips, round the corners with scissors. ALWAYS wear a bandage or make a nipple cover using a short strip of TransTape and a toilet paper square. NEVER apply TransTape directly over nipple skin. (You may need to shave hair if excessive, quarter inch trim is okay) Wash with a non-moisturizing soap rinse well. STEP 1: For best adhesive properties, start with fresh, clean skin, free of lotions or oils. If not, you can continue to use TransTape. We recommend placing a small piece on the inside of your forearm with zero tension, then wait a FULL 24 HOURS to see if your skin reacts. With this said, however, you may experience irritation, itching or redness or blistering after wearing TransTape. It is latex-free and non-medicated, making it hypoallergenic. TransTape is made from a blend of 95% cotton and 5% spandex with a medical grade acrylic adhesive.
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