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Greater than 5 years. This resource was developed, reviewed or revised more than 5 years ago and may no longer reflect current evidence or best practice.

You may experience a range of feelings and emotions after breast reconstruction surgery. It may take some time to get used to the reconstructed breast(s). There are also likely to be some long-term physical and practical things to think about.

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