I had a single mastectomy (done by Caroline Baker) immediately followed by skin sparing, DIEP flap reconstruction in January 2012 by Hamish Farrow. The operation was 9 hours. I was very happy with Hamish's work. He is a perfectionist and was able to recreate a breast that is exactly the same size and shape as my other breast. In a bra you can't tell that it has been recreated. I was fortunate that they were able to still use my existing breast skin so my cleavage still looks great and unscarred (my scars are nearer my armpit).
Good luck with your surgery. Keep asking ariound to find the right suregeon for you!
