I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had bilateral mastectomy with tissue expander reconstruction. I was filled with 350cc's. It was done about 3 weeks ago. The expanders feel kind of soft in some areas. Is this normal?
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October 21, 2010
Answer: Tissue expander breast reconstruction in Los Angeles
There are 2 primary ways that tissue expanders may cause pain after placement for breast reconstruction. First, expansion involves accessing the port with a needle in the office. The needle prick sometimes causes pain. Now, sometimes there is loss of all or part of the sensation to the area of...
It is very normal to be stressed with all you are going through. When I talk to a patient about reconstruction I first try and determine the patients goals as to size. My experience is that most women want to get back to the size they were before the surgery but this is not always the case -...
AS you alluded to, there are different projection types for breast prosthetic implants. There are low, moderate, moderate-plus, high, and extra-high. In addition, to this, other factors to consider are saline vs. silicone, textured vs. smooth, as well as round vs. shaped. All...
