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Michael S. Beckenstein, MD answers: Do breast reconstruction tissue expanders cause any pain as they expand?

It seems like a tissue expander would be painful as it stretches the skin - am I crazy?


Michael S. Beckenstein, MD
10 months ago
By Michael S. Beckenstein, MD - Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

If the expansion process is done correctly, there should be no discomfort at all. Some tightness may be felt but again, can be kept to a minimum when a good, experienced person is performing the expenasion.

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