I had a bi-lateral mastectomy and tissue expanders put in Sept. 9th. The left side failed because of 5 needle size holes and was replaced on Oct. 29th. Now the left side has failed again and I am having it replaced tomorrow. How often does this happen? Am I doing something wrong?
Answer: Failed tissue expanders The expanders perform well.Sometimes the expander can shift in the pocket and it is difficult to locate the expansion port even with the magnet.I recently had to replace one that I had punctured because the expander flipped over on itself and once there are holes you have to replace it so it is not a manufacturing defect.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Failed tissue expanders The expanders perform well.Sometimes the expander can shift in the pocket and it is difficult to locate the expansion port even with the magnet.I recently had to replace one that I had punctured because the expander flipped over on itself and once there are holes you have to replace it so it is not a manufacturing defect.
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Answer: Breast Tissue Expanders Fail Due to Manufacturer's Error
From your posted explanation I suspect it is the IN-experience of the doctor injector! This is why if you do not have an injector take their time injecting you have deflations. Discuss with your surgeon. From MIAMI Dr. darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091
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Answer: Breast Tissue Expanders Fail Due to Manufacturer's Error
From your posted explanation I suspect it is the IN-experience of the doctor injector! This is why if you do not have an injector take their time injecting you have deflations. Discuss with your surgeon. From MIAMI Dr. darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091
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November 23, 2010
Answer: Breast implant tissue expanders are relatively reliable
This sounds hihgly atypical. I have placed many tissue expanders and although mechanical failures do occur, they are relatively rare.
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Answer: Breast implant tissue expanders are relatively reliable
This sounds hihgly atypical. I have placed many tissue expanders and although mechanical failures do occur, they are relatively rare.
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October 28, 2014
Answer: Defective Expander
I am sorry to hear of your defective expander. First off, I assure you that there is nothing you are doing wrong and very little you can do to prevent this. It is extremely rare to have a defective expander due to mechanical failure. It is even more unlikely for this to occur twice. Your surgeon should be able to determine the exact etiology based on intraoperative exam of the defective expander. I wish you a safe recovery.
Paul S. Gill, M.D.
Gill Plastic Surgery
Houston Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 28, 2014
Answer: Defective Expander
I am sorry to hear of your defective expander. First off, I assure you that there is nothing you are doing wrong and very little you can do to prevent this. It is extremely rare to have a defective expander due to mechanical failure. It is even more unlikely for this to occur twice. Your surgeon should be able to determine the exact etiology based on intraoperative exam of the defective expander. I wish you a safe recovery.
Paul S. Gill, M.D.
Gill Plastic Surgery
Houston Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 17, 2010
Answer: Tissue Expander Failure
This is extremely rare. You can contact the company that made the expander and ask them for exact statistics.
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December 17, 2010
Answer: Tissue Expander Failure
This is extremely rare. You can contact the company that made the expander and ask them for exact statistics.
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