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The permanent tissue expander.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery

|July 1, 1987

Summary

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Permanent tissue expanders offer advantages over fixed implants for breast reconstruction and augmentation. They allow for controlled volume adjustment, improving aesthetic outcomes and patient satisfaction in various procedures.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Biomaterials Science
Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

Fixed-volume implants present limitations in achieving optimal aesthetic results and patient satisfaction.
Tissue expanders offer a dynamic alternative for volume adjustment in breast reconstruction and augmentation.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the advantages of permanent tissue expanders compared to fixed-volume implants.
To discuss the versatility and benefits of tissue expanders in various reconstructive and aesthetic breast procedures.

Main Methods:

Utilizing permanent tissue expanders for staged expansion and volume adjustment.
Employing overexpansion techniques to manage early capsular contracture.

Main Results:

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Tissue expanders enable aesthetically pleasing breast reconstruction without flaps, avoiding pressure on compromised tissues.
Staged expansion allows for larger breast sizes and improved symmetry, reducing the need for implant replacement.
Early capsular contracture can be effectively managed through overexpansion and saline adjustment.

Conclusions:

Permanent tissue expanders provide superior outcomes in augmentation mammaplasty and breast reconstruction.
The adjustability of tissue expanders enhances patient satisfaction by meeting specific aesthetic demands.
Tissue expanders are beneficial in diverse applications including post-mastectomy reconstruction, Poland's syndrome, and buttock asymmetry.