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Yes, occasional spasms after a tissue expander fill are quite common and generally considered normal. When the expander is filled, the surrounding skin and chest muscles are being stretched, which can trigger all kinds of sensations — including spasms, tightness, and pressure.

These feelings tend to be most noticeable in Show Full Answer

Yes, occasional spasms after a tissue expander fill are quite common and generally considered normal. When the expander is filled, the surrounding skin and chest muscles are being stretched, which can trigger all kinds of sensations — including spasms, tightness, and pressure.

These feelings tend to be most noticeable in the first 24 to 72 hours after a fill and usually settle down after that. That said, it's always worth mentioning spasms to the surgical team, especially if they're getting worse or are accompanied by any of these symptoms:

- Fever or chills
- Chest pain or upper back pain
- Skin discoloration around the breast
- Discharge or fluid from the wound
- Shortness of breath
- A painful, swollen, warm leg

Those symptoms would need prompt medical attention. But occasional, mild spasms on their own? Pretty par for the course with expanders. Hang in there — the exchange surgery will be worth it!

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