Why consult both a breast & plastic surgeon?
Rewritten Me · Luan Lawrenson-Woods
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Show Notes
It isn't vain to want your breast/s reconstructed after a mastectomy. Some women choose not to reconstruct because they think it's cosmetic. And some women aren't given the option to reconstruct.
Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, Dr Kirstin Miteff, talks about consulting both a breast surgeon and a reconstructive plastic surgeon when you research your reconstruction options.
Dr Kirstin also talks about how a referral to a plastic surgeon at the time of a breast cancer diagnosis may reduce the reconstruction timeline for some patients.
Luan and Dr Kirstin also talk about:
- What a reconstructive plastic surgeon does
- The role of plastic surgeons & breast surgeons
- And how they work alongside each other
- What to consider when choosing your reconstruction
- Telehealth consults for regional/rural patients
- What to ask a reconstructive plastic surgeon
- The training path of reconstructive plastic surgeons
- How some women haven't been offered recon
You might also want to:
- Listen to Dr Joe Dusseldorp talk about DIEP 'flap' strategies
- Listen to Dr Bish Soliman talk about other 'flap' options
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Links for this podcast:
- Aspire Plastic Surgery website
- Aspire Plastic Surgery on Instagram
- Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
Where you can find Luan:
If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help. Breast Cancer Network Australia has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258. Beyond Blue has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.
The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a FRACS qualified surgeon.
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