Breast Reconstruction Using a Tissue Expander | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2020年10月14日—Afteryourmastectomy(surgerytoremoveyourbreast),you'llhaveabreastreconstructionsurgeryusingatissueexpander.Atissueexpanderis ...

This information explains how to care for yourself after your mastectomy with breast reconstruction using a tissue expander. It will also help you get ready for the tissue expansion process. A mastectomy is a surgery to remove your breast.

This information is meant to add to, not replace, talks with your healthcare providers. Some of the information may not apply to you. Ask your plastic surgeon or nurse if you have any questions.

A tissue expander is an empty breast implant. Your surgeon will place it during your mastectomy. The usual hospital stay after a mastectomy with breast reconstruction is less than 24 hours (1 day). That means you may go home the same day as your surgery.

Once your tissue expander is in place, your surgeon will fill it with liquid or air over 6 to 8 weeks. It will get b...