Thanks for your question-- the removal of tissue expanders and replacement with a more permanent implant can sometimes be combined with other procedures such as fat transfer, tummy tuck, etc. One of my patients felt this was a good time to combine procedures, and called this surgery her "swap-ortunity" opportunity. It is important that you clear this with your oncologist (to ensure that you are no longer immunosuppressed from chemo, etc) and to make sure that you are medically a good candidate for a combined surgery. Your plastic surgeon will be able to give you the details of both procedures and tell you if this is an option. It is worth discussing with your physicians if this is something you would like to pursue. Congratulations on progressing through the tissue expansion phase of your recovery, and best wishes on your continued health.--Erik Hoy, MD