Pre Op Preparation

After discussion with your surgeon, you will be consented for the procedure.

A Recommendation for Admissions booklet will be given to you . Please fill up the relevant pages and post/hand in to the hospital of your choice.

An anaesthetist may call you prior to your surgery.

You may be given an appointment to be reviewed by a physiotherapist and may need to specific supportive bra.

On the day before or on the same day , you may have a wire inserted into your breast and a lymphoscintigram study in a separate radiology location.

Photographs and measurements may be taken for clinical use.

Fasting times will be reconfirmed the day before surgery, and this need to be adhered strictly.

On the day of your surgery, please bring all you relevant mammograms and ultrasound scans.

  • FRACS
  • Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand
  • Health Central Coast
  • Health Hunter New England Local Health District
  • Gosford Private Hospital
  • Lake Macquarie Private Hospital
  • Maitland Private Hospital
  • Calvary Mater Newcastle