I had a bilateral mastectomy and have allergen 400cc expanders. I've been receiving expansions every two weeks. My skin is stretching ok. I wanted to know up to how many ccs can be filled into the 400cc expanders safely. I know one woman who had a rupture and I don't want to risk any problems. I read that it was ok to go up to twice the amount (800cc), but I don't know if that presents serious risk. Thank you.
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Thank you for your question. It is difficult to fully assess the quality and condition of the skin from pictures alone, but I would be concerned that some of the skin may have issues with the blood supply. If you are ever concerned with a sudden change at your operative site,...
Dear vanessavelazquez,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel ...
The skin was closed in several layers over the implant in order to protect the implant and have the best healing. It's not uncommon for the absorbable sutures in the deeper layers of skin to get pushed to the surface before they're completely dissolved by the body. Occasionally...