I have folds in both breast tissue expanders. 2 months post-op.

May 21, 2017
Asked By:pilotswife64 in Agoura Hills, CA

I had a prophylactic double mastectomy 01/10/17. I had delayed reconstruction 03/23/17. My expanders have folds. I've had 2 fills. 1st was 50 cc in each and the second 75 cc in each. The PS has done some gentle massaging trying to get them to unfold. My next fill is in 3 weeks. Is there anything I can do to unfold them or do I just wait for my next fill?

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Answer: Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction and Implant Folds

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Answer: I have folds in both breast tissue expanders. 2 months post-op.

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