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Tissue expanders are very far apart. Can a compression bra help bring them together? (Photo)

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I am 1 month post op from my nipple sparring double mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with expanders. They were filled to 200cc at surgery and then an additional 45cc at the first fill. I just had my first fill yesterday and I am very concerned that the expander are really far apart. They feel even further apart after the first fill. Would wearing a tight compression bra help to bring the expanders together? Can this be fixed during the exchange surgery?

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