Why consult both a breast & plastic surgeon?

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 doesThe role of plastic surgeons & breast surgeonsAnd how they work alongside each otherWhat to consider when choosing your reconstructionTelehealth consults for regional/rural patientsWhat to ask a reconstructive plastic surgeonThe training path of reconstructive plastic surgeonsHow some women haven't been offered reconYou might also want to:Listen to Dr Joe Dusseldorp talk about DIEP 'flap' strategiesListen to Dr Bish Soliman talk about other 'flap' optionsSubscribe to be notified when the episode about public & private health drops!Links for this podcast:Aspire Plastic Surgery websiteAspire Plastic Surgery on InstagramAustralian Society of Plastic SurgeonsWhere 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. Post-production ‘shine’ by Paddy @ Goosing Sounds Ltd (UK) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.