Breast Reconstruction Expanders Removal and Replacement?

May 31, 2009
Asked By:Laurel

How long are Breast reconstruction expanders left in after the last fill? I had my expanders removed and replaced at approximately 6 weeks. From what I have heard it seems that the usual time is about 3 months so the skin flap can mature is this true?Laurel

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September 9, 2010

Answer: Exchange to Expander Varys With Every Patient

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Christopher V. Pelletiere, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 9, 2010

Answer: Exchange to Expander Varys With Every Patient

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Christopher V. Pelletiere, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 22, 2013

Answer: Time until exchange of tissue expander for implant

Lewis Albert Andres, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 22, 2013

Answer: Time until exchange of tissue expander for implant

Lewis Albert Andres, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 2, 2009

Answer: Yes, three months is my preference

York Jay Yates, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 2, 2009

Answer: Yes, three months is my preference

York Jay Yates, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 18, 2011

Answer: Expander and implant exchange

February 18, 2011

Answer: Expander and implant exchange

January 19, 2011

Answer: Breast tissue expansion time

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January 19, 2011

Answer: Breast tissue expansion time

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