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
• Subscribe to be notified when the episode about public & private health drops!

Links for this podcast:

• Aspire Plastic Surgery website
• Aspire Plastic Surgery on Instagram
• Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons

Where you can find Luan:

•  Instagram
•  Website
•  LinkedIn

 

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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