Question 1

HOW MANY NIGHTS SHOULD I SPEND IN THE HOSPITAL?

Accepted Answer

This will depend on what operation you are having done and your individual medical history. You will be given specific procedure instructions on what to expect when you book your surgery with Dr Duncan.

However, please see a rough guide* is below:

Lesion excision (+/- skin graft, +/- local flap)  In most cases home the same day
Hand Surgery In most cases home the same day or 1 night stay
Scar Revision In most cases home the same day
Nipple Reconstruction In most cases home the same day
Fat Grafting/Liposuction In most cases home the same day
Mastopexy In most cases home the same day
Breast Reduction In most cases 1 night stay
Implant Exchange/Removal (+/- Capsulectomy) In most cases 1- 2 night stay (or when drains removed)
Implant  Based Breast Reconstruction In most cases 1 - 2 night stay (or when drains removed)
DIEP Free Flap Breast Reconstruction 4 - 7 night stay (very individualised - our specialist nurse will follow up with you post op on the ward to make this decision with you)

* The above times are general estimations to be used as a guide and may vary from patient to patient.

Question 2

IS THERE A MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AGE FOR PLASTIC SURGERY?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily based on age, rather health of the patient. 
Patients who are under 16 years of age are classed as a minor and will require a guardian to attend and sign the consent form for surgery.
Patients who have many comorbidities and health issues will have a discussion with Dr Taylor in consultation with our anaesthetic team to determine if surgery is appropriate.

Question 3

WHICH HOSPITALS DOES DR DUNCAN TAYLOR OPERATE IN?

Accepted Answer

St John of God Murdoch Hospital - Barry Marshall Parade, Murdoch WA 6150
South Perth Private Hospital - 76 South Terrace, South Perth WA 6151
Waikiki Private Hospital - 221 Willmott Dr, Waikiki WA 6169
St John of God Subiaco Hospital - 12 Salvado Rd, Subiaco WA 6008
The Park Private Hospital - 14 Alvan St, Mount Lawley WA 6050
St John of God Bunbury - 700 Robertson Dr, College Grove WA 6230

Question 4

CAN I COMBINE SURGICAL PROCEDURES?

Accepted Answer

If both the procedures are within the scope of a Plastic Surgeon then it is possible to combine these. 
For example the following procedures are often combined:
- Nipple Reconstruction + Scar Revision + Fat Grafting/Liposuction.
- Multiple Skin Lesions removed during one operation.

Breast cancer reconstruction is often completed as a combined surgery with a breast surgeon completing the mastectomy and then Dr Taylor completing your reconstruction. This can be done as one combined operation or two separate operations depending on your individual needs.

Question 5

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COSMETIC SURGEON AND A PLASTIC SURGEON?

Accepted Answer

In Australia, a person with a basic medical degree is legally allowed to perform cosmetic surgery. To use the title of Specialist Plastic Surgeon, a doctor must be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and have undergone intensive plastic and reconstructive surgical training to become a qualified plastic surgeon.

Question 6

WHO CAN’T RECEIVE SURGERY?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes if you have certain medical conditions the risk may be too high for you to have surgery - this will be discussed with you on an individual basis.

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