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 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
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