Breast Augmentation: Q&A

Expander + Breast Augmentation

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Does Shape of Tissue Expander for Breast Reconstruction Matter?

After radical mastectomy on left breast following cancer (but no chemo or radiation required), two plastic surgeons have recommended lat flap surgery...

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How Much Does and Expander Cost Along with a Lift and Areola Reduction? (photo)

Previously I asked what is the best procedure/combo of procedures to fix my severe asymmetry.Some surgeons mentioned I should get a tissue expander on...

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Incision Swelling a Week After Exchange, is That Normal?

I had a tissue expander cuz of breast cancer and exchanged a week ago today for 550cc gel implant. Wore a compression vest till yesterday and had no...

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Expanders are Expanding Out to the Sides But Not Forward, Is This Correctable?

I wanted more cleavage than was provided in addition to wanting a larger size. It seemed that the expanders initially expanded away from my chest...

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Rippling and Fat Grafting?

I had a double mastectomy and will be replacing my expanders with silicone implants under the muscle. I am 5'7, 138 lbs, have thin skin and was a 34C....

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Tissue Expander for Tuberous Breasts?

I am 19 years old and my surgery to fix my tuberous breasts is scheduled for this winter. I am getting expanders put in both breasts and then I have...

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What Happens if You Get Breast Expanders and May Have an Infection in One of Them?

What Happens if You Get Breast Expanders then You May Have an Infection in One of Them?

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For a Biofilm Infection on a Breast Expander; is It Safe to Remove and Replace in 1 Surgery?

I am 8 months post-mastectomy, with expanders in, and my dr thinks I have a biofilm infection on one side. I have been on zyvox 3 weeks. Do I need to...

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