What is the expansion of tissue?

Tissue expansion is a technique used to stimulate the body to grow new skin for use in reconstruction surgery. The expansion of the tissue has a number of advantages, including the reduced risk of graft refusal, along with better comparison of color and hair growth. The primary disadvantage is that the procedure requires the creation of a visible bulge and the patient will have to wait several months for reconstruction surgery. This procedure is performed by a plastic surgeon and will require initial surgery, subsequent appointment and reconstruction surgery. The balloon is located in or near the area focused on reconstructive surgery, such as mastectomy for a patient with breast cancer or on the skin of the head for a patient who has lost part of the head to burn injuries. Local or general anesthesia may be administered to the patient.

During a series of tracking meetings, water will be injected into the balloon. When the balloon swells, it puts pressure on the skin and promotes the growth of new skin cells. Basically the patient grows koŽní Štěp. Once enough skin is grown, the surgeon can plan reconstruction surgery. The balloon will be removed and the skin will be used to replace damaged or missing skin. In the case of surgery, such as breast reconstruction after mastectomy, widespread skin will be used to create a new breast with a permanent breast implant that helps the breast to hold its shape.

All operations carry certain risks. In the expansion of the tissue it is possible to experience inflammation or infection around the balloon, especially in the first few weeks. In some cases the balloon tears. Sterile physiological solution inside will be absorbed by the body, but to remove the ball it will be needed to insert the new operation.

Using the skin grown by the technique of tissue expansion can lead to better reconstruction surgery. The skin grown on the patient's body will correspond more closely to the skin around the surgical site, so the reconstruction will be less visible after reconstruction. In addition, the newly grown skin will be able to produce hairso that they correspond to the surrounding skin, which will naturally mix. The ability to grow hair can be particularly important for reconstruction surgery on the scalp.

The main disadvantage of tissue expansion is that the patient will have to pass for several months with a silicone balloon full of water under the skin. This may not be a problem in a patient with mastectomy because the balloon mimics the natural breast shape and will be less visible. For someone who undergoes tissue expansion in place, such as face or arm, the balloon can attract negative attention.