Blossom IVTE, is the Integrated Valve Tissue Expander by GC Aesthetics. The product is intended for temporary subcutaneous implantation and requires periodic, incremental inflation with sterile saline for injection until the desired amount of tissue is developed. Blossom IVTEprior to expansionExternal Locating DeviceBlossom IVTE’s are designed from silicone elastomer and consist of an expansion anatomical shell with textured surface and with a magnetically detectable integrated injection port. The expanders are available in a wide range of sizes to meet diverse surgical needs. All Blossom IVTE’s are supplied with a sterile and ergonomic E x ter nal Locating Device (ELD).The Blossom™ IVTE is filled with saline solution and typically requires four to six months to expand the desired volume. The total expansion period will vary depending on patient tolerance, tissue tolerance and desired tissue expansion. After there has been sufficient expansion, the patient returns to the operating room for removal of the expander and replacement with a permanent GCA® silicone implant9,10.The External Locating Device (ELD)contain permanent magnets for an accurate injection system. When the ELD is passed over the surface of the tissue being expanded, its permanent magnet aids in finding the location of the injection port. The injection port contains a self-sealing valve system to prevent inadvertent puncture through the base of the injection sit