Dimensionally adjustable soft tissue expander and method

Details Dimensionally adjustable soft tissue expander and method Dimensionally adjustable soft tissue expander and method

1995-07-18

1996-11-05

Milano, Michael J.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Breast prosthesis

Implantable

606192, 128899, 623 11, A61F 212

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active

055711790

ABSTRACT:
A soft tissue expander includes a dimensionally adjustable base. The shape of the base is optimally adjusted prior to inserting the expander into an incision formed below a layer of skin to be expanded.

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