Hi all, I had Stage 3 breast cancer 5 years ago (this coming May) and I wasn't happy with the results from my double mastectomy performed by my oncoplastic surgeon in Perth. My breasts are much smaller than I requested even after expanders, and after radiation, my left breast is now an odd shape that is quite noticeable even with bra and clothing. I see so many great breast surgeons online, in particularly, non oncoplastic ones. Is it too risky just to see a general plastic surgeon? What are everyone's thoughts and do you have any recommendations for a great surgeon in Perth or even Melbourne??

I value my breast surgeon (Melbourne) greatly but as I have denied him the chance of doing a reconstruction (standing joke between us) I can't recommend on personal experience. But if all else fails.....Good luck.

Hi @KB77. Check out the Choosing breast reconstruction group. I'm sure @BRFacilitator and the other ladies there can help.

Hi there,Dr Meron Pitcher (her private rooms are attached to the Western Hospital, Footscray) is fabulous. Meron works for the Breastcreen as well and she's also head of surgery at Western Hospital: she is clever; empathetic; wonderful. :) Her plastic surgeon is Dr Damien Grinsell.

Hi @Cosette_BCNA and @nikkid. Thanks for your advice :smile:

Hey Ive been dealing Mr Craig Murphy at Freemasons in Melbourne for 6yrs, he's one of the Elite in Breast Surgery...he works very closely with Mr Dean Trotter Plastic Surgeon...Im having Mastectomy and Diep flap reconstruction on Monday. Dean Trotter comes highly recommended and is in Richmond. Hugs Melinda xo

Anyone know a good Breast Surgeon in Perth or Melbourne???

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sallyevans
Member
9 years ago
I'd only consult a plastic surgeon who specialises in breast reconstruction. Highly recommend Melbourne plastic surgeon Dean Trotter for breast reconstruction/surgery correction. He has great staff as well. Dean's work is outstanding, and he works in public and private hospitals. His rooms are in Richmond.
rowdy
Member
9 years ago
Morning ladies I also had Meron and Damien, I'm really happy with my result.
Damien came in every day while I was in hospital and was there when I needed to go back in for surgery as I had a bleed.Great follow up with his nurses after surgery
KB77
Member
9 years ago
Thanks so much @Pegasus2 @Cate64 @nikkid
nikkid
Member
9 years ago
That's great! He's an interesting character isn't he....but very good at his work.
Cate64
Member
9 years ago
@nikkid Damien Grinsell did my reconstruction @ The Northern, he was working with Wanda Stelmach at that time..
Pegasus2
Member
9 years ago
My Breast Surgeon was Miss Jane O'Brien, Epworth with reconstruction done by Mr Hamish Farrow of Hawthorn and I am extremely happy with my results
KB77
Member
9 years ago
Thanks so much @melclarity!!
melclarity
Member
9 years ago
Hey Ive been dealing Mr Craig Murphy at Freemasons in Melbourne for 6yrs, he's one of the Elite in Breast Surgery...he works very closely with Mr Dean Trotter Plastic Surgeon...Im having Mastectomy and Diep flap reconstruction on Monday. Dean Trotter comes highly recommended and is in Richmond. Hugs Melinda xo
KB77
Member
9 years ago
Hi @Cosette_BCNA and @nikkid. Thanks for your advice :smile:
nikkid
Member
9 years ago
Hi there,

Dr Meron Pitcher (her private rooms are attached to the Western Hospital, Footscray) is fabulous. Meron works for the Breastcreen as well and she's also head of surgery at Western Hospital: she is clever; empathetic; wonderful. :) Her plastic surgeon is Dr Damien Grinsell.