For the first 1-2 hours following the expansion of the balloon, you may feel some discomfort. If breast removal is a part of your treatment and it is performed separately from the tissue expansion, you may resume normal activities within a few days. After a follow-up procedure, you may be able to resume normal activity within a week.
Possible risks associated with tissue expansion may include infection, expander leaks, hematoma, fluid build-up, expander deflation or movement, loss of hair and scar widening.