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Can Filling Tissue Expanders Too Quickly Cause a Wound to Appear That Looks Like a Burn? (photo)

pinksisterDec 12, 2011
I was 2 months post op from a double mastectomy. All was going well and I was scheduled to have my implants but in within the next month. However a complication arose. A large blister formed on my breast. The cause is unknown however my plastic surgeon says it has the characteristics of a burn. I ended up needing a skin graft. I'm curious if anyone has seen this before. My PS said he's never seen it happen and has no idea what could have caused it.

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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Answered on Dec 15, 2011
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C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS

Based on what you describe, it sounds like you definitely have a significant leak.  If the "stretch" does not sustain past 1 or 2 days, then you will likely need a quick tissue expander replacement procedure.   Please visit with your plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

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Samir Shureih, MD

Seek the advise of your plastic surgeon who did the reconstruction to figure out the source of the pain, Your Family Physician may be of help too. As for the tattooing, wait at least 3 months before tattooing

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Damian Marucci, MBBS, PhD, FRACS

Thanks for you question, which is one of the more commonly asked ones.Simply put, you can't determine cup size based on the volume of an implant, and there are a number of reason for this. Firstly, bra manufacturers don't agree with each other in terms of what constitutes a particular cup size -...

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