Welcome to season 2!

In the first episode of this new season, Luan talks to Specialist Breast Surgeon, Dr Kylie Snook, about aesthetic flat closure. Also known as optimal flat closure or ‘going flat’, it is a reconstruction option that can be considered alongside implant and autologous/‘own tissue’ reconstruction after mastectomy.

Taken from an Instagram Breast Recon 101 Live Q&A session, Luan and Dr Kylie’s discussion provides valuable insights for women considering aesthetic flat closure, including:

• Impact of previous surgeries & treatments
• Effect on chest shape & perspective
• Recovery time compared to breast reconstruction.
• Corrective/revision surgeries
• ‘Dog ears’ & aesthetic outcomes
• Scars & scar placement
• Lymphoedema
• Breast reconstruction after going flat
• Having an open discussion with your surgeon

Send an DM to Luan for a copy of the BCNA research referred to in this episode.

Links for this episode:

Instagram Live video of this episode

Not Putting On a Shirt website

Flat Life Australia Facebook group

Breast SurgANZ website

DM me on Instagram for a link to the BCNA report referenced in this episode.

Where you can find Luan:

•  Instagram
•  Website
•  LinkedIn

Luan Lawrenson-Woods devised the Instagram Breast Recon 101 Live Q&A series and hosted the 2022 series on Pink Hope's Instagram account as a volunteer ambassador.

 

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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