Whats the Longest a Expansion Can Take? (photo)

I am considering reconstruction implants seven years delayed. Is the skin and muscle going to stretch enough or will it be for nothing? I met with PS on Tuesday and feel very nervous. I asked t be a C cup.. No way I wanted the tram flap... How long does it take from the fill to the replaced permanent implant? When I went in they took measurements and photos too, would the measurements be able to tell what I can handle?I have so many questions. Why cant they use a permanent expander? Cindy

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Cindy588 in Minnesota

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Tissue Expander/Implant Staged Breast Reconstruction Timing

Thank you for your question. First and foremost it sounds like you haven't really gotten the answers you need before surgery and should take some time to discuss these issues with your surgeon. Breast reconstruction can begin at any point after mastectomy (as long as the oncologic diagnosis is favorable), including during the same surgery once the breast, or breast tissue has been removed. If a patient is planned for radiation therapy many plastic surgeons... more

Delayed breast reconstruction

Congratulations on having been cancer free for these years. If you have had radiation, autologous (using your own tissues) is preferred to tissue expander and then implant reconstruction. in the latter case, it would take approximately 3-4 months to have your staged procedures. Best of luck.

Whats the Longest a Expansion Can Take? (photo)

Yes expender reconstruction is an option. I also recommend using the BRAVA external expander to help develpo a pocket. Than liposuction with enriched fat grafting to the reconstructed chest wall. Just my thoughts Regards and good luck.

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Cindy588 22 Apr 2013

I had expander put in on Sept 10th had 7 fills and waited almost five months before expander was removed final surgery April 4th I am very pleased. I did end up with a D cup. I am only two 1/2 weeks out but my surgeon said it will take two months for them to settle in... I am so glad I did it. I love the way I look... I sent my surgeon flowers as a token of my appreciation..

Cindy588 26 Jul 2012

I never had radiation , does this mean it looks good to achieve the size I am looking for? Breast reconstruction implants is what I will be doing...

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