If you have expanders put in---can you have sex?

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Aisha McKnight Baron, MD · Answer

Yes, you can have sex after having tissue expanders placed. I would suggest waiting until about 2 weeks after surgery and avoiding manipulation of the expanders. Please check with your surgeon to be sure that it's safe for you to proceed.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Yes you can, but wait at least until the drains are out.  After about 3 weeks it should be fine.  Also I recommend minimal breast manipulation in this early period.

Damian Marucci, MBBS, PhD, FRACS · Answer

You can have sex with tissue expanders in. I would wait a few weeks after your tissue expander surgery -  until the wounds have healed. As with any physical activity after surgery, take it easy when you start out!I hope this helps

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You should check with your surgeon to see if you have healed adequately to allow you to have sexual relations.  Best of luck.

Jules Walters, MD · Answer

Yes you can.  I would wait a few weeks, however, until your incisions are fully healed.  Hope this helps!

If you have expanders put in---can you have sex?

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If you have expanders put in---can you have sex?

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