what material are tissue expanders made of. I am having a mastectomy next week and I am highly allergic to latex.
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Q: What material are breast reconstruction tissue expanders made of?
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10/21/08 10:15pm
Vickie, all the expanders I've read about are silicone-based, not latex. Nevertheless, you should check with your doctor to make sure. Good luck with your surgery- PJH
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