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

April 25, 2015
Asked By:gdramom in Dayton, OH

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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