Page 109 2026 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2026 What to expect • What will my reconstructed breast look like? • Can you show me photos of typical results? • How will the breast feel to the touch? Will I have any feeling in it? • Should I consider surgery on the other breast to help them look alike? • Could I have the nipple reconstructed if I choose? • What kinds of changes to the breast can I expect over time? • Will I need more surgery in a few years because of possible complications? For tissue flap surgery • Will there be pain, scars, or other changes in the parts of my body where the tissue is taken from? • Will I also need an implant to give the reconstructed breast a better shape? For implant surgery • How long will my implant last? • Will the implant be smooth or textured? Saline or silicone? • Will I need extra imaging tests depending on the type of implant I get? Recovering from surgery • How long will I be in the hospital after surgery? • How long would it take me to recover? • How much discomfort or pain will I feel? • What possible problems should I know about? • If I have diabetes, will it affect my healing? • If I’m still smoking, will it affect my healing? • What should I do if my arm swells? • Will I need blood transfusions?
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