????Let's talk about the breast expander?
⠀After mastectomy (breast removal), one of the breast reconstruction options is using a breast expander, which can be placed during the mastectomy. After surgery, it is slowly filled with saline solution in the office or outpatient clinic.
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The goal is to prepare and stretch the tissues for replacement with a silicone implant. This is a simple, safe technique with excellent results, but it requires many follow-up visits to the office. Expander filling begins after the breast healing, around 3 weeks, with intervals of one to two weeks. The expanded volume is determined by the expander's capacity, tissue quality, and patient tolerance.
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Five or more sessions may be necessary for satisfactory expansion.
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Generally, each session lasts about 45 minutes. The result of breast reconstruction brings many benefits to the patient, significantly improving their self-esteem, self-confidence, and quality of life.????
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