With breast reconstruction, a prosthesis can be used to reconstruct the breast. Sometimes the skin must first be stretched to make room for the prosthesis. A tissue expander is inserted first. This is a type of balloon containing a sterile saline solution. After surgery, the doctor refills the tissue expander several times, stretching the skin.

In this Divi, patients are explained the placement of the tissue expander. They are also given information on how to refill the tissue expander.