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Cost of breast reconstruction
Hi, I had a mastectomy 2 years ago and am looking at reconstruction, my breast specialist referred me to a plastic surgeon. His quote has come in where I will be $16000 out of pocket after medicare ...
I’ve just been quoted $12,500 out of pocket for a single mastectomy with diep reconstruction. I’m in vic. I was really shocked but am going ahead, I’ve been really anxious about the whole thing so if I pay at least I know when it will be and who my surgeons are. I feel so bad for those who can’t afford this option, it’s shocking that ps are charging so much!