FAQ: Patient Q&A

Am I a candidate for breast reconstruction? ​ ✅ You may be, if you're:¹ ​ • Coping with your diagnosis​ • Medically cleared for surgery​ • Emotionally ready​ • Aware of what reconstruction can and can’t do​ When can I have the surgery after consultation with my surgeon?² ​ 🕐 Right away: During your mastectomy (immediate)​ ⏳ Later on: After recovery from mastectomy or other treatments like chemo/radiation (delayed)​ Things to consider¹ ​ ⚠️ A reconstructed breast won’t feel the same as the one it replaces​ ⚠️ There will always be visible incision lines on the breast​ ⚠️ Some techniques leave scars at the donor site (e.g. back, abdomen, buttocks)​ ​ 🎗️ Breast reconstruction is a highly individualized procedure.¹ You should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.¹ ​ Let's discuss breast reconstruction options available to you. ​ ​ References: 1. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Who is a good candidate for breast reconstruction. Accessed August , 2025. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/reconstructive-procedures/breast-reconstruction/candidates 2. National Cancer Institute. Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Fact Sheet. August 2025. https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/reconstruction-fact-sheet​ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Swipe left or visit the link in bio for the full boxed warning and safety info.

Am I a candidate for breast reconstruction? ​ ✅ You may be, if you're:¹ ​ • Coping with your diagnosis​ • Medically cleared for surgery​ • Emotionally ready​ • Aware of what reconstruction can and can’t do​ When can I have the surgery after consultation with my surgeon?² ​ 🕐 Right away: During your mastectomy (immediate)​ ⏳ Later on: After recovery from mastectomy or other treatments like chemo/radiation (delayed)​ Things to consider¹ ​ ⚠️ A reconstructed breast won’t feel the same as the one it replaces​ ⚠️ There will always be visible incision lines on the breast​ ⚠️ Some techniques leave scars at the donor site (e.g. back, abdomen, buttocks)​ ​ 🎗️ Breast reconstruction is a highly individualized procedure.¹ You should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.¹ ​ Let's discuss breast reconstruction options available to you. ​ ​ References: 1. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Who is a good candidate for breast reconstruction. Accessed August , 2025. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/reconstructive-procedures/breast-reconstruction/candidates 2. National Cancer Institute. Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Fact Sheet. August 2025. https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/reconstruction-fact-sheet​ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Swipe left or visit the link in bio for the full boxed warning and safety info.