I have 400cc expanders. How far beyond the 400cc is it safe to fill?

August 8, 2018
Asked By:anestasia in Nyack, NY

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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