Choosing a surgeon
Hi
Booked in for a DIEP in Sept with Dr David Pennington who was recommended by another plastic surgeon who didn't do DIEP As advised also saw Dr Alex Phoon, who was equally pleasant but his staff ...
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Hi
Sorry to take so long It's been a busy time.
Finally got dressings of and the results looking good
Keep forgetting to ask how long I was on the table. Sorry it isn't that important to me.
Will say I was most impressed with
Macquarie UNIVersity hosp ( some friends went to Maquarie hosp down the road )
Doc P is very skilled and experienced and I felt in good hands.
He was upfront at the first consult that out of pocket would be $15,000. A lot of money but he is good It is an individual choice and decision but I tried a a prosthesis for 9 months drove me nuts.
Also was confident he would get it right Most important.
Take a LONG singlet to wear under the binder. I was rubbed raw and get the pubic hair waxed as you will have sticky tape there.
All the best let me know what you decide