Can a Tissue expander shrink over time?

July 14, 2015
Asked By:tfsunshine in Fall City, WA

My tissue expanders have been full since the end of March 2015. They have been in for 3 1/2 months and I plan on having my implant replacement surgery the middle of September. Is it possible for the tissues around the expander to get soft and feel as the expander has shrunk? I don't feel as if it is leaking, but it does not feel as hard as it use to and looks a bit smaller to me?

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July 15, 2015

Answer: Shrinking expander

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Answer: Yes it can*

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