Question 1

what is the recovery period after having a tissue expansion treatment done?

Accepted Answer

Where and how much?: Depends on where on your body and how big the area that was treated.  The doc doing the surgery should make this perfectly clear to you before you get it done. Always ask any question first!  Take notes. Take someone with you to hear any explanations, especially a person who may assist in your recovery. Two sets of ears are better than one! Make a list of questions, and write them down, beforehand

Question 2

can scar tissue be expanded through tissue expansion techniques just like skin can be expanded?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tissue can be expanded next to a scar in order to remove the scar. You will need the evaluation of a Facial Plastic Surgeon or a plastic Surgeon for this.

Question 3

i am getting tissue expansion right now. very sensitive to clothes and is rubbing on my chest wall. what can i wear to feel comfortable?

Accepted Answer

Loose cotton clothes: Loose fitting, soft, natural fabrics without dyes should be the only fibers touching your skin...but ask your physician for his/her recommendations.

Question 4

what is tissue diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Pathology: A "mass" can be anything including non-cancer. A piece of tissue from a mass (or bone marrow biopsy, or blood) placed on a glass slide for a pathologist to review with special stains and sometimes molecular tests can give a "tissue diagnosis".  With very few exceptions (eg, hcc, germ cell cancer) oncologists require a "tissue diagnosis" before treating cancer.

Question 5

how to heal nerve tissues?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Complicated question as nerves can heal with the right energy, and nutrients and appropriate protection and use of the injured area.  Best to discuss specifics with a practitioner.

Question 6

what organs and tissues can you donate?

Accepted Answer

Many: Organs: heart, lungs, larynx, esophagus, liver, kidney, pancreas, small intestine, hands, face, abdominal wall 

tissues: blood, skin, bone, cornea.

Question 7

what is soft tissue edema?

Accepted Answer

Anything other than: Anything other than bone is considered to be soft tissue. Usually one sees soft tissue edema or water swelling in the lower extremities especially when you press a finger into the skin, you leave an indent that goes away in a few minutes.

Question 8

what is epithelial tissue??

Accepted Answer

Outer layer of skin: The epithelial tissue is the outer layer skin and the visible portion.

Question 9

what is a connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Bridges: Connective tissues are the tissues that connect one structure to another. Examples include: the components of  ligaments, tendons, muscles, and cartilage.

Question 10

what is a soft tissue injury?

Accepted Answer

Bruises, etc....: Soft tissue is a collective term applied to injury of skin, the fat and layers beneath the skin, but also can include the muscles, ligaments , tendons and even nerves if passing through that area. It is a colloquial term rather than a specific medical term that would accurately describe an injury.

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