Last October 2013, I was diagnosed with right breast stage 3c breast cancer. My treatment plan was surgery w/ a double mastectomy, chemo, and then radiation. In order to proceed with radiation, my left expander was deflated to aim the radiation to my right breast appropriately. I completed radiation the end of July and started getting saline fills in Aug. to inflate my breast. Unfortunately, the expander ruptured or pierced. Is it a good idea to leave my expander deflated until next year?
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January 29, 2015
Answer: There is no medical issue with a deflated tissue expander
One of the benefits of having expanders in place is the flexibility they provide. Patients are encouraged to actively participate in the filling process and decisions that need to be made. There are some benchmarks which can be used as guidelines including the capacity of the expander, the...
Sounds like this has been going on for a very long time. When aspirations and injections do not work, perhaps it's time to consider surgery to excise the seroma cavity (the linining of the cavity) and possibly use a VAC system to help with the closure and healing.
I have specialized in XL breast implants for many years. I have a special arrangement with a couple of breast tissue expander companies as well as custom XL silicone manufacturer and have offices in California/Miami/Nassau/ANGUILLA AND ITALY. Some of my patients have gone well beyond the size t...
