A breast tissue expander is a temporary breast implant that is designed to stretch the skin and muscle to make room for a future and permanent implant.
After a few months, the expander is removed and the permanent breast implant is inserted.
I had a right mastectomy in July and a breast tissue expander was inserted.
Each week, I returned to the surgeon's office to have 60cc of saline inserted into the expander. After four treatments, the reconstructive surgeon was satisfied with the degree of expansion. I have completed a 12 week course of chemotherapy. In the next few months, I hope to have the final reconstructive surgery for a permanent implant insertion.
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Hello Anonymous,
A breast tissue expander is a temporary breast implant that is designed to stretch the skin and muscle to make room for a future and permanent implant.
After a few months, the expander is removed and the permanent breast implant is inserted.
I had a right mastectomy in July and a breast tissue expander was inserted.
Each week, I returned to the surgeon's office to have 60cc of saline inserted into the expander. After four treatments, the reconstructive surgeon was satisfied with the degree of expansion. I have completed a 12 week course of chemotherapy. In the next few months, I hope to have the final reconstructive surgery for a permanent implant insertion.
I hope this answers your question.
January 27, 2014 - 5:48pmMaryann
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