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

Muscle is typically not removed during the mastectomy portion of the procedure.  However, findings during the procedure may have required this to be done.  Given that you underwent DTI breast reconstruction, it is likely that your previous surgeon had disinserted the muscle to allow...

It is not uncommon for tissue expanders to be painful.  I think in the short term if you are very uncomfortable and not coping with regular painkillers then you may have to see your PS to have some fluid removed from the device.In the longer term, you may have to expand slowly with small...

The fact that there is some improvement means that recovery is likely. However, you should be a neurologist just be check in an make sure nothing else is happening to cause this. There are medications that can help alleviate your symptoms and help you sleep.

There is no way to guarantee a particular bra size. Bra sizing varies greatly between bra manufacturers and a C in one bra will be a D in another. What matters more than the assigned bra size is the way the implant looks on you. The best option for your body and aesthetic goals can be determined...

Thanks for your question. I can appreciate the frustration. Unfortunately trying to reconstruct someone who already has implants is more difficult because they begin at a "supranormal" position. The expander width is decided based upon the base diameter of your chest. If the expander is too wide...