I would like to know if anyone has any good recommendations for a plastic surgeon for breast reconstruction after a bilateral mastectomy. I am looking for a surgeon who works in the private sector. Thank you.
I don’t know about your exact situation but a wonderful surgeon is Miss *** she works privately and has an NHS practice at Royal Marsden. I thoroughly researched surgeons following a disastrous experience locally. She has empathy, is highly skilled and I am sure would be able to advise you about your particular situation. I wish you well.
Hi Catbear, I know it’s some time since you put your message up, so you may have made a decision on a plastic surgeon by now, but I will tell you about my experience.
I had a right breast mastectomy on 5/11/18. My plastic surgeon was ***** (has a private practice in the Nuffield, Brentwood, Essex and also works NHS Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex).
From the first time I met her, I felt that she really wanted to make me look and feel good after my mastectomy. Unless you’re going through it, no-one now’s how terrifying it is.
**** did a fantastic job with DIEP Flap Reconstruction. She even suggested lifting my left breast to match the newly reconstructed right one and it looks good.
It’s early days for me (only three weeks post-op) and I have had some bleeding but nothing major.
I’m feeling confident in how I look and although it is all about removing the cancer, us ladies still want to look good and feel confident going forward.
I’m 57 years old by the way and I was treated by *****on the NHS. The after care at Broomfield (St Andrews Plastic Surgery Unit) was superb too.
Highly recommend. Good luck xx
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