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What is a Typical Timeframe To Keep in Tissue Expanders After Final Fill?

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how long should tissue expander stay after final fill? I had my last fill on Feb 15 and now 370cc,I feel that my PS is in a hurry for the expander-silicon exchange because he is scheduling me for surgery next week..Is that too soon? His reasons is that I have capsular contraction. But in reality it's not actually causing me discomfort. Can I still delay for at least 2-3 more months?

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