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Thank you for your question.Typically, an expander can be replaced in about 4-6 months, depending on surgeon preference and your healing. The reason the wait so long is to allow the tissues to heal an inflammation to subside. Good luck!
Hello. I am so sorry to hear that your TE had to be removed. It takes a number of months for the tissues to soften and be ready to try again.... and each surgeon has their own protocol for this. the best thing to do is discuss this with your plastic surgeon!Good luck.
Usually one should wait at least 3-4 months or until the old site has healed before replacing another expander.
If it was removed due to an infection then typically you're looking at 4-6 months. If you smoke or if you've undergone radiation, your risk of having future issues is also high so you may need some type of autologous tissue.
To replace the tissue expander depends on why it was removed. Was there any infection then you have to wait 6 months.Was there any radiation? then re-think the tissue expander.The condition of the skin? then may need a flap coverage for the expander or implant.This needs a lot of thought, planning and discussion with the patient.
The short answer to your question is yes - you can opt for a tummy tuck during your implant exchange. Keep in mind, you can opt for autologous reconstruction to restore your breasts using your own tissue using the tummy tuck breast reconstruction procedure (also known as DIEP flap surgery)....
I use the shaped devices (textured, teardrop) in probably 95% of my reconstructions and 50% of my breast augmentations. I think they are wonderful implants and in the right hands, provide a natural look that lasts and keeps things where they are supposed to stay. They come in many shapes, s...
HelloI think you're well on your way to a nice result. You could have a revision to address the upper pole indentation (where rib was removed to put the blood vessels together) and the monitor skin paddle at the same time.The usual solution for the indentation is fat grafting. This usually works...
