Tissue Expanders Case Study
Tissue Expanders
A tissue expander is a device that is made from elastic silicone rubber. During the mastectomy, this balloon-like device is placed after the surgeon removes skin and tissue to allow for placement of the tissue expander beneath the remaining muscle and skin of the patient’s chest.
The tissue expanders are inserted either empty or with a minute amount of saline in them. As time passes, sterile saline fluid is added to the expanders: This is accomplished by inserting a small needle into the filling port of the expander and adding sterile saline fluid. As the expanders are gradually filled, the tissues over the expanders begin stretching. The expander creates a breast-shaped pocket where Dr. Gershenbaum can place the patient’s …show more content…
This bra helps reduce inflammation and provides support for the newly reconstructed breast(s). Dr. Gershenbaum will place a drainage tube to ensure that excess fluid and blood does not accumulate within the tissues. Dr. G provides his patients with medications for nausea and pain.
Each patient receives specific instructions concerning eating, bathing, restrictions and medications. Prior to leaving the hospital, patients will most likely receive information related to their first post-operative visit at Dr. G Cosmetic Surgery in Miami.
For about two weeks after reconstruction, patients will need to limit their activity. Following this two-week period, patients are usually permitted to return to work. After about six weeks, patients can become more active and typically begin exercising again.
Dr. Sam Gershenbaum’s dedication to his patients, caring demeanor, experience and skills make him one of the premier plastic and reconstructive surgeons in South Florida. If you are considering a mastectomy or have already had a mastectomy and you would like to learn more about a breast reconstruction with Dr. Gershenbaum, contact Dr. G Cosmetic Surgery Center in Miami at (305)933-1838 or click here to fill out our online contact
A tissue expander is a device that is made from elastic silicone rubber. During the mastectomy, this balloon-like device is placed after the surgeon removes skin and tissue to allow for placement of the tissue expander beneath the remaining muscle and skin of the patient’s chest.
The tissue expanders are inserted either empty or with a minute amount of saline in them. As time passes, sterile saline fluid is added to the expanders: This is accomplished by inserting a small needle into the filling port of the expander and adding sterile saline fluid. As the expanders are gradually filled, the tissues over the expanders begin stretching. The expander creates a breast-shaped pocket where Dr. Gershenbaum can place the patient’s …show more content…
This bra helps reduce inflammation and provides support for the newly reconstructed breast(s). Dr. Gershenbaum will place a drainage tube to ensure that excess fluid and blood does not accumulate within the tissues. Dr. G provides his patients with medications for nausea and pain.
Each patient receives specific instructions concerning eating, bathing, restrictions and medications. Prior to leaving the hospital, patients will most likely receive information related to their first post-operative visit at Dr. G Cosmetic Surgery in Miami.
For about two weeks after reconstruction, patients will need to limit their activity. Following this two-week period, patients are usually permitted to return to work. After about six weeks, patients can become more active and typically begin exercising again.
Dr. Sam Gershenbaum’s dedication to his patients, caring demeanor, experience and skills make him one of the premier plastic and reconstructive surgeons in South Florida. If you are considering a mastectomy or have already had a mastectomy and you would like to learn more about a breast reconstruction with Dr. Gershenbaum, contact Dr. G Cosmetic Surgery Center in Miami at (305)933-1838 or click here to fill out our online contact