Why are tissue expanders necessary, and how is this different than an augmentation?

Christopher Pannucci, MD, MS

Using patient photos and examples, Dr. Pannucci answers this question from our website: "Why do I need tissue expansion? My friend got an augmentation and they just put the implants in without expanders."

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Why are tissue expanders necessary, and how is this different than an augmentation?

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