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Among reconstruction techniques, the use of tissue expanders is a safe, cost-effective, and widely adopted method, typically involving a two-stage surgical approach. These devices gradually stretch the skin and tissues post-mastectomy to prepare for permanent implant placement. This review outlines the imaging characteristics of breast tissue expanders, emphasizing their types\u2014based on positioning, lumen configuration, and valve design\u2014and associated complications. Special attention is given to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) safety, with a focus on potential contraindications associated with magnetic or metallic components in specific expanders. Advances such as radio frequency identification (RFID) expanders offer safer MRI compatibility. Multimodal imaging, including mammography, ultrasound, MRI, X-ray, and CT, plays a crucial role in assessing expander integrity, positioning, and complications such as rupture. 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