Following complete expansion, the expander-implant is removed through a lateral incision of the mastectomy scar to expose the junction between the pectoralis major muscle and the periprosthetic capsule. The capsule is opened and the expander is delivered.

Does getting a palate expander removed hurt?

There is little pain involved in this treatment and the process normally does not take a long time. You can be comfortable knowing that soon your mouth will have room for all the teeth you need.

Are palate expanders removable?

Palatal expanders can either be fixed so that they remain in the mouth at all times throughout treatment, or removable. Removable expanders may facilitate greater convenience when eating and when brushing teeth, but can also be forgotten.