In May of 2024 I told myself that after 3 pregnancies and breastfeeding 3 babies, I was going to treat myself to a mini mommy makeover... I had breast lift , with a fat transfer from my abdomen to the upper part of my breasts to restore fullness . Initially, I was very pleased with the results, I had seemingly been healing nicely. I wore my abdominal binder for weeks as instructed - in addition to my supportive bra, I don't smoke and I have a healthy lifestyle... Within a few weeks the bottom scar on my left breast opened up and I developed a very painful hematoma as well. Dr. B saw me right away , told me the hematoma would eventually go away on its own and the hole on my scarline will also close up on its own. I had a dime sized hole under my left breast for about 4 weeks that would drain fluid.. he was correct, eventually both the hematoma and hole healed. Shortly after those 2 issues resolved, I started developing blisters around each nipple, right on the suture-line, one by one they would rupture and become raw ulcers. Turns out the my body was "spitting" the sutures out and not dissolving them like it was supposed to...eventually each little ulcer healed and left behind a big ugly scar (10 on each breast). Dr. B agreed to do a scar revision .. this time he used a different suture in hopes my body would tolerate it better than the first ones. Again, initially the revision looked great...and again, I developed painful ulcers all the way around each nipple and I would get shooting nerve pain deep in each breast.. I went into the office and it was determined my body wasn't dissolving the sutures like it was supposed to, he pulled out a 2 inch chunk of suture that looked just like rigid fishing line. we were hopeful that was the issue..so we agreed to take a break and re-evaluate once everything was healed.. months went by and I was growing increasingly depressed at the appearance of my 'new body' between the horrible scars around my
nipples - making my areolas look like angry dinner plates and my stomach where the fat was taken from looked (still looks) like pure cottage cheese. (despite the post op vibration type treatment they did) - I was mad at myself for doing surgery and for not just being happy with my body the way it was. When I went in to see if another revision was a possibility , he agreed to try but he couldn't guarantee that it wouldn't happen again...this time he prescribed benedryl and antibiotics for before and after the surgery.. The final revision surgery was absolutely horrible, there was so much scar tissue that the lidocaine didn't numb it, he used as much as he could, but I still felt every snip, tug and stiche... I just remember crying and feeling dumb and like a wimp , but it was brutal.. I thank God for nurse 'T ' because she stood next to me and held my hand the whole time...I just wanted it over... Luckily, I didn't develop any ulcers this time. I think the benedryl and antibiotics and cleansing with anti-microbial soap everyday for months after helped....However.. The scars are horrible , my areolas are hideous and have a hard/raised where the suture line is ... I call them "franken-titties" I wont even let my husband see them because I am so embarrassed. I hate my body more now than I did when I walked in for my initial consultation. I can't go back because I have such bad PTSD from the last revision.. So there you have it..that's my review.. its been a little over 2 years, the scars have not lightened or softened and I will have franken-titties forever. I am not blaming Dr. B or his team..it was my body that didn't like what I did to it. .. hard lesson learned. So please do your research, figure out what will be best for you and your body...because I regret every bit of this.
Erica A. | Jun 14, 2026
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