Bohdan Pomahac, MD

My experience with Dr Pomahac was exceptional. He is a truly gifted surgeon and I felt fortunate to have had him as a physician. He was thorough, patient in answering all my questions and confident. I was beyond pleased with my results and feel like I got my life back.

I did a extensive research on the best plastic surgeons in Boston and finally met Dr. pomahac and his assistant Ashley. He’s a genius and I was extremely comfortable with all his team on the day of my procedure and my results are unbelievable . Thank you Dr. pomahac and team .

My motivation for the surgery is easy.
I never had 1 day, not one, since puberty where I developed breasts.
There's was always a strain on my neck, back and shoulders.
I felt it was due time and due course to correct what had been contributing to my pain for my entire life.
Today I feel I live in the body I was meant to have.

Dr. Pomahac provided me with the best possible care I could have imagined for my breast augmentation surgery. When initially considering this procedure, I was researching other clinics/hospitals in the Boston area and eventually settled on BWH, as it is a world renowned institution. Dr. Pomahac provided me with exactly that: world renowned care. He was very personable, professional, and informative at my consultation. On my day of surgery, he met with me first, explained how the procedure would go, and left me confident in his abilities as a plastic surgeon. I could not be happier with my results. I have received dozens of comments on how natural my breast augmentation looks. My only regret is that I did not get this done sooner.

After contemplating surgery for two years and visiting four doctors for breast augmentation I could not be happier I decided to have Dr. Pomahac as my surgeon. Professional and kind, I was confident the day of surgery. Following surgery there was the normal two day period of pain but I had no bruising and the incisions have healed wonderfully. His method of creating a small pocket allowed for him to place them perfectly based on my natural breasts and frame. My goal for the operation was not to increase the size of my breasts, but to create a rounder shape and correct some asymmetry. Dr. Pomahac did exactly this with a very natural result. Any and all questions post operation were answered clearly and fully.

He is Awesome. Dr Pomahac was the second doctor that I met after deciding to have a BR, and I am so pleased that he performed my surgery. I was much more confident going into pre-op knowing that I would be in his capable hands. I got the exact results I was hoping for, and I couldn't be happier. I have no pain 3 days in and my sutures are small and precise. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a BR near Boston.

I never thought of writing a review before but this website has helped me so much with pre op anxiety I figured I should contribute.

I first tried to get preappeoval for a reduction 7 years ago at age 22. The dr said they weren't large enough and didn't even attempt to submit to insurance. I wish I had gone for a second opinion!

Now in my late 20's I figured id try again. My primary care dr referred me to my ps and I had my consultation in mid dec, 2014. They said approval would only take a few weeks. Weeks went by and I didn't hear anything. Finally after 2 months I had basically lost hope and started planning a trip to Europe instead. Then out if nowhere I was approved and the date was set!

Luckily after setting the date I only had to wait a few weeks because waiting is torture! I have a phone screen pre op appointment early this week. After I'm scheduled to have 2 weeks off of work. This first night I'll spend in the hospital and then my boyfriend will be home with me for the first 3 days. Im scared and excited at the same time!! I've been focusing on eating healthy, lots of protien and I've been taking vitamin c. Hoping for a nice easy recovery! 6 more days!

Updated on 18 Mar 2015:
I figured I should take more than one pre op picture for good comparison.
I had my pre op phone screen today. A nurse from the hospital called and asked a bunch of questions. It was pretty uneventful since im healthy. She said to start washing with antibacterial soap. Also nothing besides Tylenol.
I can't wait for small boobs!! I'm only nervous they won't be small enough.

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Updated on 21 Mar 2015:
So I got to the hospital yesterday at 5:30am. The worst part of the entire day was getting the iv. I hate needles. I almost fainted and so did my bf. The nurse's and my dr were amazing they were so helpful and patient. I reiterated to my ps I wanted up be small. He drew on me and the next thing I knew it was over! I came off the anesthesia with no problem. Dr removed 640cc from left and 440cc from right. Spent the day hanging with my parents and bf. They we're giving me oxy and morphine. Spent the night at the hospital but didn't really sleep. Got discharged at 730 am. Still can't really sleep. I keep closing my eyes but not really falling asleep. I think it's partly because I am so excited about my new boobs!! So far this has been a great experience. The left boob (my left) has a little bruising (it's not my nipple!) and the right is slightly more swollen. I've started massaging gently hopefully this will help!

Updated on 22 Mar 2015:
I am on cloud 9. I finally got some good sleep last night. I woke up a few times but fell back asleep quickly. Today I cut my oxy dose in half and am still doing really well. My boyfriend gave me a sponge bath which felt really nice. We didn't wash my hair I was too nervous. I've been gently massaging every so often to help with swelling. I still haven't had a bowel movement I'm hoping that changes soon!
The picture I uploaded is of my favorite bra I used to cram my boobs into. Now it is huge! I am so so so happy!

Updated on 23 Mar 2015:
I was sick of the pain killers so I switched to Tylenol this morning. Much much better. I even had a bowel movement. The pain is very minimal. The pain due to constipation was worse than the boob pain.

Last night I had some drainage. Today I had a little bit more. I think my boobs are slightly more swollen and I need to take it easier.

I'm wondering how long it will be before the dressings fall off. There is no way I am taking them off on my own! I go back to the dr a week from tomorrow.

Im really missing snuggling with my boyfriend and sleeping on my side! All well soon enough.

Updated on 24 Mar 2015:
Not much to report today but i want to update once a day for the first 7 days. The pain is very minimal I barely took any Tylenol today.

Spent most of the day in bed again. A friend came over and washed my hair which was awesome!! I've been going on daily 15 minute walks and that was the extent of my activity today. Lots of tv and Netflix.

No more drainage today. I can't believe it's only day 4 I'm already dying to get back to work and the gym!

Updated on 25 Mar 2015:
Holy crap I am back to being constipated. This is worse than anything that's happening/happened with my boobs!

Almost no boob pain today. Again barely any Tylenol. Went for two decent walks. It felt really good to be outside and active.
Woke up almost on my side last night, didn't have any pain but out some pillows up so I couldn't do that again

Updated on 26 Mar 2015:
I felt really good today. I didn't even take any Tylenol until 530pm. I went on a nice long walk. I even cleaned off th kitchen table.

My surgical bra is very uncomftable and I had my fb drive me to target to try and get a new one but no luck. I'd say I am a little swollen due to the amount of activity today compared to the rest of the days. Also under my left arm is sore. I'm thinking this is where the lipo was done. It is nothing that I can't handle and my pain tolerance is not very high.

So I love going though other people's reviews and seeing how they felt at the same point post op as I am. Today while doing this I had a big realization. There are two types of people, glass half full and glass half empty. If you read reviews of glass half empty people they will [RS bleep] and moan and complain and be in pain for "soooo long". These people likely make their recovery worse with their negative behavior. Then there are glass half full people. These people tend to be so happy with their new boobs they don't find much to complain about. They tend to get better faster and be in less pain. Both people are probably in the same amount of pain but one made it worse by thinking horrible thoughts and having a woe is me attitude. So for anyone pre op stage just decide you are going to have a nice easy recovery and you will. So far recovery really isn bad at all... Especially considering hey I just decided to have surgery because I thought my huge boobs were enough of a hassle that I wanted to endure this recovery period.

End of rant.

I can't believe tomorrow I will be a 1 week post op! I promise as soon as these dressings come off I will post more pictures.

Updated on 27 Mar 2015:
I took off all the dressings and switched to a more comfortable bra!!! YAY
I didn't get a picture but I am in love. I will get a few pictures tomorrow. I find it funny I posted all of those pictures with measurements I was terrified I wasn't going to notice a change. My boobs are exactly what I wanted. They are less than half their original size. Gahhh I am just so excited about this change!!
I am daydreaming of running and doing cardio classes without huge boobs flopping around everywhere. And running around with kids! And golfing! And getting up in the morning and not having to put a bra on right away. Strapless dresses!!! Oh man it's endless.

HAPPY HAPPY ONE WEEK!!!

Also I have started focusing on what I eat. Time to make the rest of me match my new boobs!

Updated on 28 Mar 2015:
Pictures as promised. Left boob is still more swollen than the right. There is some bruising. I am in love! :)

Updated on 29 Mar 2015:


Updated on 30 Mar 2015:
People keep asking me what size I am so I went online and found instructions how to measure your bra size. Damn I wish I had done this pre op because I really think I was more like a 36J than a 38DD. Anyways Heres how you do it measure your band and then measure your thinkest part around you breast, the difference is your cup size, your band is your band size. I came up with 36D. HA! I can't believe they are still measuring a D cup. They feel infinitely smaller than before! I thought I would measure a C cup at biggest even knowing they are swollen. Anyways doesn't really matter because I think they are perfect. Absolutely perfect. I'm not sure what kind of land I was in before I knew I had large boobs but I didn't think they were that big!

So tomorrow I have my first post op appointment. I am so excited to see my doctor. I have some questions and I want to hear him tell me that everything looks good! I'll post more on that tomorrow and plan to fill in the dr review portion after.

I ended up doing a lot this weekend. My Nana mom and sister came to visit Sunday, Saturday I ran errands all day. I had also changed my bra on Friday. I think that it wasn't as supportive as I need and i may have overdone it. So today I've just been resting and I have the bra I was sent home with on again.

My Nana hadn't seen me since surgery and she couldn't get over how good I looked. She kept asking me where the rest of me went! What a great feeling. Also even though I have been in baggy shirts most of the time I am amazed when I walk by the mirror. I feel like a new person!

Updated on 31 Mar 2015:
I had my first doctor visit today and I drove myself! It was a lot more than I've done on my own yet so I was pretty happy. He gave me the go ahead to go back to work on Monday. I'm pretty excited about that. He also said I can wear any sports bra I want or even go braless, I can go regular bra shopping in 1 month. (There is no way I am ready to go braless!) I had a few questions and I'll list them below.

1. When can I hav sex? - Now as long as you avoid he breasts and vigorous movement.
2. Can I drink wine? - Yes
3. Can I go to the gym? - No absolutely not. Not for another month. Not even to walk on the treadmill.
4. Can I shower and get my scars wet? - Yes. Also no need to continue convering them unless I want.
5. Should I use bio oil? - Sure. Wait until you are two weeks healed though.
6. When can I go golfing? - In 1 month. Pretty much all restrictions are off after a month.
7. When can I have full movement of my arms? - Now


He said everything looks great and I don't have another appointment for 3 months unless I decide I need to see him.

I went to Walmart and bought a few bras. If I'm going to be getting out of the house I need something more suitable to wear under clothes that still has good support. I got two of the ones pictured. So far it feels great. Also it is a 36C. I tried on a few underwire bras and started with 36D as I measured yesterday. Well none of the D bras fit. Some of the C bras were even too large. I'm thinking I will be a 36B/C depending on brand and also how much more the swelling goes down. I couldn't help but look at all the cute regular bras that I could never fit I'm before. Before I would just try and find the largest bra In the store. A month from now when I can buy some I'm sure I am going to go crazy!!

Updated on 1 Apr 2015:
I grew up 5 minutes from the beach, my family still lives there and I spend most of my summer weekends there. I have been trying to buy a bathing suit I feel comfortable in my entire adult life. As you can imagine this has left me with a ton of bathing suits, none of which got rid of my huge boobs that were the real issue. Most of which I was still barely contained in. So today I tried them all on. 1 fit ( the one from the other day) the rest were huge. I can't even deal with the fact that I can buy a bathing suit smaller than size xl and be contained. AHHHHH!!!!! I am beyond excited to buy some in a month or so!

So today I was in the car and I was just so happy with my new boobs and how much more confident/comfortable/happy I feel I started crying. Tears of joy. These new boobs have brought me tears of joy!!!

Warning- don't read below if you're a prude.

So if you read my last update you know I got the go ahead to have sex. I gave it a try last night... And oh my god. Before when I would get on top I would only be able to focus on my huge boobs (not in a good way!) I'd try and keep a shirt/bra on to hold them in. But now I FELT SO SEXY!!! I didn't even think about my boobs. It was amazing. I am so greatful.

It hasn't even been 2 weeks yet and I already feel like this surgery has helped me in so many ways, both physically and emotionally.

Updated on 2 Apr 2015:
I think I should mention that I have been taking vitamin c and b complex since 3 weeks pre op. I also drink an insane amount of water and I have been trying to make sure I eat a good amount of protien. I'm not really sure if any of this has helped me with recovery but it hasn't hurt!

Updated on 4 Apr 2015:
I just wanted to take a minute and thank everyone who has said kind words, answered a question of mine or even just chatted with me about the process. This website has been so helpful for me during the recovery process. Also if anyone has any questions I am more than happy to answer them. Now that I have been through this I want to help as many girls as i can because this surgery has been a huge blessing to me.

So I feel like I've gotten a lot of my normal life back. After my dr visits tuesday I've started doing more and more every day since I am going back to work Monday. I've had no setbacks so far. I am still not lifting over 5lbs but have had no issue folding laundry doing dishes showering driving shopping etc.

I've been forbidden from the gym so I have been going for long walks around the neighborhood, Thursday I made it 6 miles and although I was tired at the end of the day it felt great! When I say walking I really mean walking no fast pace, very easy walks.

I've started massaging my scars and Ive started using bio-oil on them. I honestly couldn't care less about scars. I did this surgery for physical and emotional reasons not aesthetics. As long as they heal I will be beyond happy. I think if you go into the surgery very worried about scars then you might not be ready.

Sleeping just keeps getting easier and easier. I've even slept on my left side again! Also I'm back to snuggling with my boyfriend and our sex life is back to normal. I have a confidence I've never had before that make it even more enjoyable.

I'm wearing very supportive sports bras during the day even though my doctor said I don't even need to wear one. I just feel better when they are held in place. I don't want to go over a speed bump and have a wound open! I am small enough that once I'm healed I will be able to go bbraless, but I think that's a ways out. I've been sleeping in really comfy sports bras. That way they are still a little supported.

I am an engineer and I work with a bunch of men who don't know what I had done. I'm interested in what/if anyone says anything Monday because I truely feel like it is a huge change and very noticeable.

That's about all I have right now! :)

Updated on 11 Apr 2015:
So yesterday was 3 weeks post op. On Monday I returned to work full time. I am mostly at my desk at work so I found my return pretty easy. I was tired but I think that was more from not being used to working than from surgery.

I have been walking a lot. I am usually a very active person. I love running and yoga and spin and go to the gym a lot. I am dying to get back to doing all those things but my dr said not until May 1st. I find that if I walk do long enough, even at my snail pace it helps ease my urge to work out. I've never been that great about diet and my new boobs have motivated me to focus on it. As a result I've lost 5 lbs since surgery and am hoping to lose another 20 or so.

I am still taking my vitamins and drinking a ton of water. I'm massaging my boobs with the bio-oil twice a day. I'm find that since I have been doing that I am much less itchy. Pain is non existent. I have swelling and every so often sharp shooting pain. As th shooting pain is so fast I don't really count it as pain. Swelling comes and goes, I just got over m period so they are a little more swollen now than before I had it.

I'm back to usual for almost all things. I feel great. My clothes fit so much more nicely and I want to buy everything I see when I go shopping! This summer is going to be awesome when I can wear so much more.

I am SOOOO SOOOO SOOOOOO HAPPY WITH MY NEW BOOBS. I am beyond in love with them. I even love the scars they remind me of what my boobs used to be and how much they restricted me mentally and physically. I have a confidence I've never had before.

I wish you all a happy healthy recovery!! Like I said before feel free to ask any questions! I will keep updating as much as I can. :)

Updated on 15 Apr 2015:
Thank god for health insurance! My total out of pocket cost is $1350. Less than 2.5% of the total cost. So worth it!! Best $1350 I've ever spent!

Updated on 19 Apr 2015:
It's crazy how fast time goes by! I've been struggling to keep updating as frequently because I am no longer obsessed with my boobs and back to normal life(minus running!) I am healing very nicely. I have next to no pain still. I am still using the bio oil twice a day. I am still wearing sports bra type bras with no wires and very supportive ones for everything besides work (it's hard to hide a very supportive bra under dressy clothes!)

I've added biking bake into my routine. It's going great. This week I intend to add light weights and ab work. Im dying to run. I start walking and I just get the itch so bad! I know I am not ready and won't start that yet. I'm not going to do anything high Impact until I'm 100% sure I am ready because Im still a little scared they are going to burst open.


Not much else to report. Still eating clean and taking my vitamins. Sleeping is comfotable in almost all positions except my stomach. Bra shopping should be soon! I'm not sure how I feel about going to back to wire bras! The wire free ones are so comfy.

I have sensation in both nipples. Normal sensation not too sensitive anymore. I couldn't be happier. I am so glad I had this surgery. This summer is going to be amazing!!

Updated on 2 Jul 2015:
Lif is amazing post breast reduction. I've failed missersbly at keeping up with my review but I've just been so busy being on top of the world!

I'm officially 17 Dats away from my surgery. I'm worried and I'm wondering what items I need to buy to help the recovery process. My surgeon was very nice, he had never heard of a size K bra though... Lol He said he may not be bake to get me to a C but maybe a ad because of the risk of losing the nipple. He's a great surgeon so I trust him. I'm hoping they look good when they are healed I'm worried the May not be as pointy as I'd like. My breasts are sooooo saggy. I also have a tattoo on the top of my left breast so I'm not sure if it will be effected by the surgery. I'm willing to have it removed via laser later.... Any suggestions on what to order?

Updated on 3 Dec 2014:
I've lose about 20 lbs in preparation for surgery and I've noticed a lot of extra skin so my breasts are spilling over my size k bra!!! I can't wait to have the surgery, I'm nervous but excited to see the results.

Updated on 19 Dec 2014:
Had surgery today. Tired and in and out of sleep. Was in 10/10 pain when I awike. I was sedated again, when as going to the recovery floor, I began vomiting. I had just drank some water. I was given more medication IV for nausea and vomiting. Since I've been in my observation room, I been sleeping off and on, being taken for walks. My legs have air compression pads on them to decrease chances of DVTs and they provided a beauty mask and ear plus for sleeping. My drains have been functioning appropriately but the dressing is leaking. The nurse fixed the dressing. The whole way along my questions were answered and everyone has been so kind. I struggled to write this small. Minimal to medium pain, in the am the drains
come out!!!

Updated on 24 Dec 2014:
I changed my bandages yesterday. I have some pain in the morning but I've seen from others that's normal. I have some bunching on the bottom at the incision and inn it sure if this will resolve but I'm afraid it may not. My tattoo was not affected too much. My nipple is in the middle of it now, Lol. I have some depression but not too much. I've been taking vitamins, b12, colace, and my pain meds. The incisions are healing well. I've been quite active, taking caring care of my kiddos, I have full range of motion with my arms. I've been trying to lift light things. I wrapped some gifts but my back started hurting. Aside, from that not bad for post op 5 days!

Updated on 24 Dec 2014:


Updated on 12 Jan 2015:
Hey everyone! Pharos New Year! This surgery was great!! I can op honestly say I healed beautifully. I am using scar sheets on some areas but for the most part I have smooth scars for the most part. I have a huge stomach now that my breast are gone so I definitely need to work on losing more weight. The doctor took 800 grams out of each breast, (1.7lbs out of each) I wear a medium sized sports bra now with no spillage like before with an XL sports bra. I think I'm a c/d which is great because I was a size K cup. I'm so happy if you are going to do it, just do it. It changes your life!!

Updated on 12 Jan 2015:
My smaller Boobs!! With Some scar sheets!!

This was the 2nd of my three step process to transform my body after a 200 pound weight loss. I am 4 day post op and doing well. They look good so far. I am nervous to take off the bandages. Have my post op appointment on Thursday to get them looked at and cared for.

I was a full C/D prior to surgery due to all my extra skin. I went with the allergen naturelle 397cc implant. Not sure what size I will be when all done because of the swelling, but I am liking what I am seeing so far.

Will be uploading some pictures soon to share my process.

I am about to under go my belt lipectomy in about 24 hours and am so nervous and scared. I know it's the right thing to do for me but it doesn't help with the fear or unknown. I was always the girl that would be described as the young lady with such a pretty face and hair, if she could only lose weight. I was done with being alone and not dating and telling myself if they could only get past the fat it would work. i would find true love.

Well I was finally tired of hearing that and I started my weight loss journey in 2006 with my first gastric lap band surgery. I unfortunately had to have revision and band replacement surgery in 2008. Overall I lost over 180 pounds and over 125% of my excess body weight. This was the best decision I have ever made. I am so happy and healthy and live a life I love! I have gained confidence, self worth and appreciation I never knew existed. Still have a long way to go but I am on my way.

I have maintained my weight for a year now and decided it was time to take that leap and begin the final steps to my story. I am ready to begin the next chapter/book of my life. I have been working with my plastic surgeon for 3 years for this day to come. I have so much extra skin now it feels as if I am wearing a fat suit. It hurts to exercise which has become such a major part of my life now. I started running and I take yoga, Pilates, and core fusion classes.

I will also have a breast lift and augmentation, arm lift, and thigh lift once I am recovered from tomorrow. At the completion of all this I should be a size 4!!!! How great it is to say that. Bikini here I come...

I am so nervous for tomorrow that I am a wreck today. I am just trying to keep busy and my mind occupied. I am clueless as to the pain I will have after. The surgery itself is scary as well but I know I am in good hands.

How many of you have been through this? How was the surgery? The pain? I would love to hear your stories.

I can't wait to report back after surgery tomorrow to let you know how I am doing.


Updated on 2 Mar 2013:
Well it is the start of post op day 5 and overall I am doing well. The one thing I am experiencing that I don't know if normal is that my whole stomach area feels numb and has been feeling extremely tighter each day.

I am however enjoying the results so far and see a difference and am so happy with it.

I can't wait to have the other procedures and be done. I go back on Tuesday for my post op appointment with my doctor and can start planning the next round.

I will post some pictures shortly and keep everyone posted as to recovery.

Updated on 13 Mar 2013:
I am 2 weeks post op and doing well. The doctor removed over 8 pounds of excess skin and fat during the procedure. I still have my drains in, but I am used to them now.

I am so happy so far. Even with the swelling I can see the start of my flat stomach area, and its GREAT!