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Breast Reconstruction
Tissue Expander Disparity, Is This Okay?
Tissue expanders are not designed to look or feel like natural breasts they are designed to stretch the skin so there is enough room to fit the full sized implant underneath. Often after bilateral mastectomies the tissue expanders look and feel different from each other, this is normal.
The disparities between breasts are accounted for at the surgery to replace the expander with the permanent implants, giving the breasts a more symmetric appearance and natural feel.
Clinical Context
Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the United States, with over 300,000 procedures annually. Modern breast implants are available in saline and silicone gel formulations, in round and anatomic (teardrop) shapes. Implant placement can be subglandular (over the muscle) or submuscular (partially or fully under the pectoralis muscle).
Selecting a board-certified plastic surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons ensures your surgeon has met the highest professional standards.
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