Patent ID: 8480605

Claim:
A method of manufacturing a reduced-pressure therapeutic brassiere comprising: forming a brassiere dressing assembly having a foam dressing bolster for placing on a torso with at least a portion proximate breast tissue; forming a first breast cup formed as part of the foam dressing bolster and having a first pocket, the first pocket sized and configured to receive breast tissue; forming a second breast cup formed as part of the foam dressing bolster and having a second pocket, the second pocket sized and configured to receive breast tissue; providing a releasable circumferential connector for holding the brassiere against a wearer's torso; coupling a sealing member to the foam dressing bolster, the sealing member for providing a fluid seal over the foam dressing bolster and a portion of a wearer's epidermis; and forming a reduced-pressure interface for providing reduced pressure to the foam dressing bolster.