Information For Patients
WHAT IS BREAST RECONSTRUCTION?
A breast reconstruction aims to rebuild your breast, either wholly or partially to match your normal breast in both shape and size. For many women breast reconstruction also helps restore condence in body image and self-esteem and assists in the psychological and emotional recovery following breast cancer.
Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons recognises the confusing amount of information available online, through social media, written in blogs and chat rooms and so much more.
Our Specialist Plastic Surgeons have also seen the end results of patients who have taken advice from people, given without the right qualifications or experience.
Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons has created this page specifically for you.
We know that you are reading this because you are searching for the correct information and researching who should perform your reconstructive or cosmetic plastic surgery and what your expectations should be.
Specialist Plastic Surgeons are accredited by the Commonwealth Government of Australia, through the Australian Medical Council, to perform all reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery.
Through this page, we will help prepare you find an accredited Specialist Plastic Surgeon and provide you with important information to make your decision easier.
