My plastic surgeon says my skin is too tight/thin around tissue expanders to expand anymore. Can a bigger implant be inserted?

June 2, 2014
Asked By:Chiquis1

I had prophylactic mastectomy with expanders. I am at 350ccs and doc says my skin is too tight to expand more. I am disappointed as I wanted to be a bit larger. Is there any way around this or is this it for me?

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June 8, 2014

Answer: Too tight

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June 8, 2014

Answer: Too tight

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September 11, 2017

Answer: Tight skin after tissue expansion and desire for a larger reconstructed breast

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September 11, 2017

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July 10, 2014

Answer: Too-thin skin can cause problems.

July 10, 2014

Answer: Too-thin skin can cause problems.

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June 7, 2014

Answer: How much more can I expand.

June 7, 2014

Answer: How much more can I expand.

September 10, 2015

Answer: Can you be expanded further?

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September 10, 2015

Answer: Can you be expanded further?

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