Page 108 2026 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2026 Finding the right plastic surgeon Your breast surgeon can help you find a plastic surgeon who should be able to explain all your choices and answer your questions. Your plastic surgeon and breast surgeon will work together to coordinate your care. If time allows, consider getting a second opinion before having surgery. This can give you more information about your options and help you feel more confident about your choice. • To find a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area, or to find out if your surgeon is board certified, contact the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. https://www. abplasticsurgery.org/ Questions to ask before breast reconstruction Understanding your options • Can I have breast reconstruction? • When do you recommend I have it? • Will it interfere with chemotherapy or radiation therapy? • What types of reconstruction could I have? • Am I a candidate for a direct implant, or is a tissue expander a better option? • I am very active. Would it be better to have the implant or expander placed above the muscle? • Am I a candidate to use my own tissue (flap procedure)? If so, what type of flap? • If I need radiation, will that affect my reconstruction? What is the timeline? • Am I a candidate for nipple-sparing mastectomy? • Am I a candidate for nerve-sparing mastectomy? • What are the risks and benefits of each option? • How many of these surgeries do you do each year? • Are there any new reconstruction options or clinical trials that I should know about? • Is this covered by my insurance?
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