What is maximum number of cc's anyone can get expanded? How many cc's to achieve a D cup?

April 15, 2014

I am a 35 year old woman who had a bi-lateral mastectomy in January. Prior to surgery I was a natural DD cup. I have tissue expanders in now, 500cc's. I would like to reach a full D cup size. My doctor wants to stop expanding now to due to stretching of skin and concerns of complications that COULD arise. He had to do a reduction/lift with excess skin immediately after mastectomy before placing tissue expanders in. Is it safe to continue expansion? How many cc's needed for full D size cup?

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April 18, 2014

Answer: Max volume with tissue expansion after mastectomy

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April 17, 2014

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April 17, 2014

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April 22, 2014

Answer: Size

April 22, 2014

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April 18, 2014

Answer: Maximum fill in tissue expanders

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