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Can a tissue expander be exchanged for a smaller final implant?

Sensible9517Mar 16, 2023
I have a tissue expander in situ post mastectomy. My mastectomy was 300cc and my expander has been filled to 800cc. I am very worried about the size andif i will be able to hae a smaller implant when the expander is exchanged at my next surgery. Is it possible to have a smaller implant after expansion?

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Answered on Mar 27, 2023
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