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How long does it take until the muscles loosen up after having tissue expanders?

gdramomApr 25, 2015
My surgeon placed 140 cc's in each tissue expander. Itbis extremely tight. How long does it take until the muscles start to loosen up? The surgery was 10 days ago. Thanks, Cindy

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Dr. Paul J. Leahy, MD
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Answered on May 4, 2015
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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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