Breast Reconstruction Surgery – Questions to Ask Your Doctor

 

  

The list below can act as a reminder of the many questions you may want to ask your surgeon:

 

  • What breast reconstruction options do I have (surgical and non-surgical)?

 

  • When should I have reconstructive surgery?

 

  • What are the risks and complications of each method and how often do they occur?

 

  •  Can you explain each method to me step-by-step?

 

  • What method do you recommend for me?

 

  •  Will my reconstructed breast look like my other breast?

 

  • What happens if the cancer returns or develops in the other breast?

 

  • Can cancer still be detected if I have implants?

 

  • Will reconstructive surgery with implants interfere with my cancer treatment?

 

  • Which different types of breast implants can I choose from, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each type?

 

  • Are Form Stable breast implants available for reconstruction in your clinic/practice?

 

  • How long does it take until reconstruction is completely finished?

 

  • How much experience do you have using each method?

 

  • Will my implanted breast or breasts look different over time?

 

  • Do you have photos taken of patients before and after reconstruction, so that I can get an idea of the results that are possible with each method?

 

  •  What result do you think can be achieved for me? What will the scars be like?

 

  • Should I expect changes in the course of time and what will they be?

 

  •  Is it possible to talk to other patients about their experiences?

 

  • How long will my surgery take? Will I need multiple surgeries?
  • What should I expect to happen on the day of my surgery?

 

  • How much pain and discomfort do you think I will have from the reconstruction?

 

  • How long will I have to stay in hospital?

 

  • What should I expect during recovery, and how long will it take?

 

  • When do you think I will be able to resume my

 

  • normal activities? What about sex and sport? 

 

  • How often are corrective operations required, and why are they needed?

 

  •  What does a breast reconstruction cost?

 

  • How much of it will my insurance pay for?

 

  • Where can I get more information?

  

 
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