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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 had my Recon in 2022. It was a Lat Dorsi and a prophylactic to the other side.My Breast surgeon removed the healthy breast and my Plastic surgeon did all of the Recon to both sides. I had 2 tissue expanders, changed later to implants.
My Breast surgeon charged $500, and my Plastic Surgeon Charged $1000. The PS fee also included all of the visits for Seroma and Filling of expanders. My Anaesthetist charged no gap. When the expanders were changed to implants she charged $500. I have been pleased with the fees and thrilled with her work on me. I have great symmetry. The only other fee was my Hospital Excess, which for me is $250 once a year.
I recommend a second or third opinion. But not choosing based only on fees. I chose after 3 opinions and personal experience from a co worker for the PS I chose. I am in SA
Hi abbydog I replied to your message but I’m still navigating this site I hope you got it I noticed it didn’t say me to you so I have no idea where it went 😂😂