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How long can a tissue expander stay in?

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I've had a tissue expander in for the last 10mths I'm almost at the end of Radiation and was told I'd have to wait 3 to 6mths after radiation to do the reconstruction my health insurance will end on Dec 31st I'm wondering how long I can wear the expander as the only insurance I'll have now is Medicade so that means I'll have to find another surgeon as the one I have doesn't except medicade and I want it out soon as I can as its uncomfortable and hurts.

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