Third time, and lucky again
Hi all. I was recently diagnosed with a 10mm invasive ductal carcinoma ER+, P+, HER2- on the right side and had a wide local excision with sentinel node biopsy a month ago and I have been so very luc...
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I'm going through decision and planning at present.
The DIEP was my preference, as a more natural result. I have been told that I am not suitable.
After having had a CT scan to check on blood vessels in my abdomen.
So now I am planning a Lat Dorsi, on my Mastectomy side, and a prophylactic Mastectomy to my other side.
Both sides will end up with implants.
I have also considered fat grafting as a sole method of reconstruction,
It would have been after a prophylactic Mastectomy to my remaining side.
The surgeon had not done many cases like this. I could have a achieved small 'breasts' this way.
It was to involve approx 5 episodes of Liposuction and fat grafting. This was to be more expensive, but less invasive.
Today I received information that Fat grafting now has Medicare approval and a number for the claim.
Before November it was not covered by Medicare.
If seen 2 Reconstructive Plastic surgeons, in SA.
I don't know how to choose the surgeon.
I wish more information re each Drs success and failure rates was available.
Sorry I haven't given you solid information.
But maybe raised some questions for you to add to your list.
All the best.
The DIEP was my preference, as a more natural result. I have been told that I am not suitable.
After having had a CT scan to check on blood vessels in my abdomen.
So now I am planning a Lat Dorsi, on my Mastectomy side, and a prophylactic Mastectomy to my other side.
Both sides will end up with implants.
I have also considered fat grafting as a sole method of reconstruction,
It would have been after a prophylactic Mastectomy to my remaining side.
The surgeon had not done many cases like this. I could have a achieved small 'breasts' this way.
It was to involve approx 5 episodes of Liposuction and fat grafting. This was to be more expensive, but less invasive.
Today I received information that Fat grafting now has Medicare approval and a number for the claim.
Before November it was not covered by Medicare.
If seen 2 Reconstructive Plastic surgeons, in SA.
I don't know how to choose the surgeon.
I wish more information re each Drs success and failure rates was available.
Sorry I haven't given you solid information.
But maybe raised some questions for you to add to your list.
All the best.