Hi Cass,
I have come across a " fabulous" surgeon in Sydney last Friday. He is Dr Pennington from RPA and I was so impressed with him. He has a lovely manner, and he specialises in the DIEP, not the TRAM. The DIEP uses only the fat and leaves the muscle, so no weakness is left in your tummy, but it is a more complicated procedure and could take up to 12 hours for 2 breasts, if I decide to have another mastectomy. I would have complete faith in him if I decide on this procedure. He has an excellent website, and he has many before and after pictures on it. He also has plenty to show me at my consultation. I have also seen one of his DIEPs in the flesh, and it was very good. Another great plastic surgeon is Megan Hassall and she is at the RNSH and The North Shore private. I'm due to see her at the end of September, (having made my appointment back in April). I've seen 2 of her TRAMs and one of her implants, and these too were spectacular. She doesn't the DIEP. Two other Drs who are also highly regarded and work at the SAN are Thomas Lam and Charles Cope. They do the TRAM and implants. I've only seen Dr Copes implants and they were amazing, but haven't seen their TRAMs. Dr Cope has a very impressive website. I hope this has helped you. I did what you are doing, and saw a few drs well before I was ready, so I could have time to thoroughly research all my options. Today I'm thinking the implants are the way to go, but by tomorrow I'm likely to have changed my mind again.
Good luck with your decision making.
Cchris xx
