Breast Cancer

Recovering After Tissue Expander Placement: Tips for Comfort

Tissue expanders are an important step in implant-based breast reconstruction. They’re used to gradually prepare your body for implants or other reconstructive techniques. While they’re essential, recovering from placement isn’t always comfortable. Dr. Christopher G. Williams and Dr. Jeremy Williams want you to feel supported throughout your journey. Patients at The Breast Center in Lone Tree, Colorado, benefit from getting care that’s […]

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What Are Tissue Expanders?

Tissue expanders help reconstruct a breast after a mastectomy. Your surgeon can place it during or after the mastectomy. Tissue expanders are empty implants with an access port. Your doctor adds liquid or air to the tissue expander on a regular basis, often weekly, to stretch the muscle and skin so an implant can fit in the

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Radiation and Breast Reconstruction: What You Must Know

A breast reconstruction can be a new start. You’ll want your results to look natural and appealing, but if you’re still undergoing radiation therapy, that isn’t always what happens. The connection between radiation and breast reconstruction is critical to understand so you can decide whether to delay your breast procedure. How Does Radiation Affect Breast Reconstruction Results?

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