How does a Tissue Expander for Breast Reconstruction Work.mov

This video talks about how a tissue expander is filled following breast reconstruction. The most common method of breast reconstruction following mastectomy used a tissue expander. The tissue expander holds the place of the skin and allows the skin to be expanded to hold the final soft breast implant. Many of my patients want to know how I can put in saline after the tissue expander is under the skin. In this video I describe the tools and method to inflate the expander. Patients having prophylactic mastectomies often will have a tissue expander placed first and then a traditional breast implant. www.mtpsa.com www.morgantownplasticsurgery.com www.mcclellanplasticsurgery.com