Questions to ask your plastic surgeon

A starting list for a reconstruction consultation

Sources checked: September 2026

The short version

These are common starting questions for a reconstruction consultation — save the ones relevant to you to your upcoming appointment.

Questions people often bring to a breast reconstruction consultation.

Questions you may want to ask

  • Which reconstruction options are appropriate for my body and treatment plan?

  • Should reconstruction happen at the same time as my mastectomy, or later?

  • How many procedures are typically involved, and over what timeframe?

  • How might radiation affect my reconstruction options or timing?

  • What will recovery be like after each stage?