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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 ...
It can be heaps cheaper if your willing to wait to go public. There are a loto f variables with the surgery type and the sugeons eperience for sure. It can be worth investing in seeing a few for intial consults just to gather ideas and learn about your options and different approaches.
Here is a podcast episode from the great series by sydney BC thriver Luan ,all about recon stuff. This is the medicare and privat e health cover episode, but do explore the series for a heap of great tips and advice from patients and doctors on all things booby surgery , breast cancer and stuff. https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/breast-reconstruction-podcast/blog-post-title-four-w9bm9-eke5d