has anyone else experienced extreme discomfort from tissue expanders? I thought it was tight bandages to start with but realise when I was able to stand in the shower I could still feel the tightness. I have it almost continually except when lying down on back! It has been 4 weeks since db mx how long can I expect this discomfort to go on?
Hello Rosie14
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June, moderator
I had a similar experience with very painful tissue expander - please ask your surgeon to check it out as mine turned out to be due to infection and you may need antibiotics to sort it out before it becomes a problem.