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    GlossaryTissue Expansion (flaps)

    surgical method to grow extra skin using an implanted expander

    Tissue expansion is a surgical technique used to grow extra skin for reconstructive purposes. A balloon-like device called an expander is inserted under the skin near the area that needs repair and gradually filled with saline over time, causing the skin to stretch and grow. This method is commonly used in procedures to repair skin damaged by burns, trauma, or surgery, and can also be used in hair restoration for conditions like alopecia.

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