how long can you keep breast expanders in
You will have a tissue expander placed during your breast reconstruction surgery. A tissue expander is an empty breast implant that will be filled with normal saline over 6 to 8 weeks. This process slowly stretches your skin and pectoralis muscle (large muscle in your chest).rain removal. During this appointment, your plastic surgeon and nurse will examine your breast incision to make sure it is healing well. If you went home with a drain(s), your doctor or nurse will remove it if the amount of drainage is less than 30 mL (1 fluid ounce) in 24 hours, per drain.