Is it safe to overfill temporary (6 weeks before OP) Mentor's TE with 40-50% of its maximal capacity without causing rupture?

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Has anyone experience overfilling this model: (Mentor C.nr..350-4306M) or others from the same series? It's already filled up 25% over so the warranty's gone,but I need to add an another 15-25% to it to make enough expansion for my desired implants without seriously compromising its structural integrity. I read multiple opinions about this; some Doctors say 20% +,others 50% +(even twice the recommended) overfill isn't an issue. So can my PS proceed to continue further with this model or not? Thx

Bryson G. Richards, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You have a legitimate concern, and generally it is important to stick to the manufacturer recommendations. Although, in this instance, overfilling is ok. During my training, I wanted to see how much a mentor expander could be overfilled before it burst. I reached nearly 3 times the recommended fill volume and it still hadn't ruptured, but I physically could not inject any more fluid. The expanders are tough and that is why they are temporary, they aren't soft enough to be left in permanently. I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Although not recommended, significant overfilling of a breast implant with saline probably does not pose any significant risk for failure of the implant.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Overfilling tissue expanders is not dangerous and should not cause you any problems.  The goal is to stretch out your skin as much as possible.  Especially since this is a short term thing, you should not be worried.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I have overfilled Mentor saline filled breast implants significantly past the upper limit of the manufacturers range amny times, without noticing an increased  rate of deflation. Of course, your plastic surgeon and/or online consultants, will not be able to guarantee you that the leakage rate will not be greater. Best wishes.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Overfilling tissue expanders should be ok. They are temporary devices that can be overfilled to achieve the desired stretch.

Is it safe to overfill temporary (6 weeks before OP) Mentor's TE with 40-50% of its maximal capacity without causing rupture?

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Answer: Is it safe to overfill temporary (6 weeks before OP) Mentor's TE with 40-50% of its maximal capacity without causing rupture?

Answer: Tissue expanders and overfill

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Is it safe to overfill temporary (6 weeks before OP) Mentor's TE with 40-50% of its maximal capacity without causing rupture?

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Answer: Is it safe to overfill temporary (6 weeks before OP) Mentor's TE with 40-50% of its maximal capacity without causing rupture?

Answer: Is it safe to overfill temporary (6 weeks before OP) Mentor's TE with 40-50% of its maximal capacity without causing rupture?

Answer: Tissue expanders and overfill

Answer: Tissue expanders and overfill

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