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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 ...
Hi Abbydog I have just read that your PS was Dr Lodge I am seeing her I’m just waiting for her quote I’m planning to use my own body for my reconstruction my question is are you still happy with her work Thankyou I’m still indecisive this is a massive surgery
Did she say that you were a suitable candidate for DIEP? As you read I didn't have that surgery. She is very fussy. For my surgery, I am still very happy. I have not needed any revision surgery. I have had 2 episodes of Fat Grafting, to improve my upper fullness. During one of the fat grafting ops, she did improve a small dog ear. I had no complications with my surgeries. My main surgery was an 8hr op, but I don't believe it was microsurgery like DIEP is. I can put recent photos if you want, they now include 3D tattoos. I'd love to hear how you go. How many opinions have you had?