has anyone else had permanat expander

hi im now finally on the list for my recon my surgeon has told me ill have like a expander but it stays there forever. ive had a mascetomy on my left side nearly 2 yrs now so he is gonna take the skin from my back. as im 30 they are going to empty the boob i have left and put one of these expanders in. i cant seem to find much about them online so hoping you ladies can help so anything you know about them please let me know xxx