Are tissue expanders always filled with saline or can they also be filled with air?

August 6, 2024
Asked By:800plus in Doetinchem, Gelderland, Netherlands

Hi doctors, breast tissue expanders, are they always filled with Saline, I read that it is also possible to fill them with air?

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August 26, 2024

Answer: It is Possible

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Ryan Rebowe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 26, 2024

Answer: It is Possible

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Ryan Rebowe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 19, 2025

Answer: Air to saline

Danielle Dumestre, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 19, 2025

Answer: Air to saline

Danielle Dumestre, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 4, 2025

Answer: Expanders

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 4, 2025

Answer: Expanders

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 9, 2024

Answer: Yes, sometimes air…

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Ram Kalus, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 9, 2024

Answer: Yes, sometimes air…

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Ram Kalus, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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