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Finding a surgeon for reconstruction & public vs private
Hi All I am 3 weeks post right breast mastectomy, 9 lobular cancers. I wanted double mastectomy but surgeon didn’t support, said preseve healthy tissue. I was referred to the private sector (centra...
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Thanks AimBar,
really appreciate the feedback. Unfortunately I missed the option of going public for the mastectomy so am told it will be on a year + wait list for reconstruction as it’s no longer life-threatening. I’m already feeling the lopsidedness impacting my hips as I walk, 😳.
im getting quotes & procedure recommendations from 2 different plastic surgeons Dr Chris Ahn and Dr Vladimir Illie. I want to see what they advise for my situation. I may still go public as the cost is actually beyond my budget….big decisions.
Does anyone have feedback on the quality of reconstruction work of Dr Ahn or Dr Illie or can recommend another plastic surgeon breast specialist NSW.
thank you