Tissue Expanders

Silimed tissue expanders are made of silicone elastomer membrane. Its indications are multiple, ranging from post-mastectomy breast reconstructions to the correction of burn sequelae, through baldness surgery, facial tumors and revision of scars in general. They are available with 3 valves, adult and children’s round and luer lock.

The expansion of breast tissue, performed after mastectomy, offers significant advantages:

  • It does not affect or alter the color, texture, vascularity and innervation of the tissue that has been expanded; ⁶'⁷
  • Allows better planning and monitoring of the restoration;
  • It ensures a more natural, safe and comfortable result for women.⁸
Silimed Illustration Tissue Expanders

SHAPES

There are 2 types of tissue expanders.

Silimed Round Shape Tissue Expanders

ROUND

Round Base

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Silimed Square Shape Tissue Expanders

RECTANGULAR

Rectangular Base

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Types of remote valves

Silimed Round Valve Tissue Expanders

ROUND VALVE

It has an internal stainless steel disc to prevent needle passing and facilitate radiographic location.

Base diameter: 34mm (adult); 22mm (child) Height: 11mm (adult); 8mm (child)

Luer Lock Valve Tissue Expanders

LUER LOCK

Valve with threaded fitting for direct connection to the syringe without needle. It has a sealing system that prevents liquid from escaping automatically when disconnecting the syringe.

REFERENCES

  1. Han Y, Zhao J, Tao R, Guo L, Yang H, Zeng W, Song B, Xia W. Repair of Craniomaxillofacial Traumatic Soft Tissue Defects With Tissue Expansion in the Early Stage. J Craniofac Surg. 2017 Sep;28(6):1477-1480. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000003852. PMID: 28841593.

  2. Motamed S, Niazi F, Atarian S, Motamed A. Post-burn head and neck reconstruction using tissue expanders. Burns. 2008 Sep;34(6):878-84. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2007.11.018. Epub 2008 Apr 2. PMID: 18375071.

  3. Casella D, Di Taranto G, Marcasciano M, Lo Torto F, Barellini L, Sordi S, Gaggelli I, Roncella M, Calabrese C, Ribuffo D. Subcutaneous expanders and synthetic mesh for breast reconstruction: Long-term and patient-reported BREAST-Q outcomes of a single-center prospective study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2019 May;72(5):805-812. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2018.12.018. Epub 2018 Dec 16. PMID: 30639155.

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