Bruce Hermann, MD

Dr Hermann revised my capsular contracture and I could NOT be happier with my experience. From the second I stepped into his office, his nurse, Morgan, put me at ease. Dr Hermann was thorough in his explanation of what was going on, and he was realistic with what could be achieved without a lift since I was really not ready for a lift.
He was very detailed and answered all of my questions with a lot of detail. I knew he knows what he's doing very quickly, but not in a snobby way. He's very relatable and is easy to communicate with. He never makes me feel rushed or like I'm bothering him with questions.
I had my procedure on 09/22/23 and it was as smooth as could be. He fixed some problems with the pockets that my previous surgeon had messed up and he delivered exactly what I asked for. My breasts are perfectly proportional and look amazing. I am so grateful.

First, I can't say enough good things about Dr Hermann and his staff. From the first time I met him I knew he was the surgeon I would chose. He spent as much time as I needed explaining the procedures and risks to me. You just instantly feel comfortable with him. And I could tell he is a perfectionist and truly cared about what I wanted.

The surgery was a breeze. I felt like I was in the best hands the entire time. I'm only a few days post op, but I love my results already. I feel great and the recovery is easier than I ever expected.

There is no doubt in my mind that he is the best in this field and if you are considering surgery I would highly recommend him to you.

He has the sweetest nurse ever and his office staff are the best too.

Thank you Dr Hermann!!

Updated on 5 Dec 2015:
Now that I'm pretty much recovered, I thought I would share my journey.

So, I started eating a clean diet, meaning organic, no dairy or grains, to improve my overall health. A beneficial side effect was a 30 lb weight loss over a period of 6-8 months.
However, due to a c-section, of which I developed scar tissue that adhered to my public bone (or at least that's how it felt) which created an overlap of skin that would not go away even though I had lost 30 lbs. In addition, my abdomen was pooching even after losing weight. And of course I had saggy breast from both weight loss and pregnancy.

And lastly, I had a rather large lipoma that was visible on my inner thigh that I wanted removed. So, I decided it was time to explore a mommy makeover.

I visited 3 different plastic surgeons. Dr Hermann was by far my favorite. He spent the most time with me and I knew he made safety a top priority. Plus, I could tell he was a perfectionist and he has excellent bedside manners.

After his evaluation he told me I was an ideal candidate for both a tummy tuck and breast lift. So, I said sign me up.

Unfortunately I had to move my surgery date a few times because just before my first date my dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Reagan, his office manager, was very understanding and accommodated my needs.

So, finally Nov 16th arrived. I thought I would get nervous the days before surgery but surprisingly I didn't. I arrived bright and early to the surgery center. My experience was exceptional, I was in surgery for 7 hrs, it seems like I went to sleep and woke up minutes later all wrapped in binders and drains. For the record, though I know they serve an important purpose, I HATE them. Luckily, I only had them in for two weeks, some people have them a month or more.

I wasn't in any pain at all. In fact, when the nurse said I was good to go I was able to dress myself including putting on my pants.

Once I got home and settled I tried to eat some soup but it just didn't taste good. I just wanted to sleep. I began my pain pills and took them every four hours to stay ahead of the pain and it worked like a charm. My pain was never more than a 4 out 10.

It was challenging going to the bathroom, my bladder and muscles didn't seem to want to work, but that got better with time.

My two lifesavers were a toilet chair with arms and a lift chair. I highly recommend both for anyone having a tummy tuck.

My recovery was easy and virtually pain free. I stopped pain meds on the 5th day and only took one or two when I was too uncomfortable to sleep.

My results are exactly what I wanted. Dr Hermann nailed it. I think he has a gift and I'm so happy I found him. I wouldn't change one thing.

Updated on 5 Dec 2015:
I had a breast lift no implants, tummy tuck and a lipoma removed.

Each year, the skin above my belly button just seemed to droop and hang more and more. After my consult, I learned that my muscle from top to bottom was torn. My guess is from carrying very large babies for my body type. Sit ups were not going to fix this problem! After having several large babies, my body needed some attention!

Since I was 18 I dreamed of having a breast augmentation. I finally made that dream come true at the age of 40 with the help of Dr. Hermann. Upon meeting him, I knew he was the best surgeon for me. Dr. Hermann made me feel very comfortable and he had a very professional and friendly personality. He took his time in educating me on the procedure, risks and recovery. After surgery he delivered absolutely perfect results. I highly recommend Dr. Hermann for any of your cosmetic surgery needs.

I had reconstructive surgery on my breasts after having a double mastectomy. The results of the operation are wonderful and are everything I could have possibly hoped for. I cannot emphasize enough how much I valued the quality of the care of Dr. Hermann's staff. I strongly recommend his service for anybody seeking reconstructive surgery.

I have always had small breasts, but they were always nice. After having my second child, they got much smaller. I was barely a small B. I was done having kids and decided it was the right time for an augmentation. I am so happy with my results! My breasts look and feel very natural and most people don't know that I have had anything done.

I went to see Dr. Hermann after being diagnosed with both DCIS and invasive breast cancer in August 2014, just 3 weeks after my 43rd birthday. I had no experience with this disease and knew very little about what to expect, so I was fearful and very apprehensive about what to expect in the surgery and recovery phase of my treatment. Dr. Perry was my breast doctor and after I decided to have a double mastectomy, she referred me to plastic surgeon Dr. Bruce Hermann to discuss reconstruction. On that first visit, Dr. Hermann sat right down and explained in a very careful and straightforward way exactly what the reconstruction process would involve, including what I should expect pre-op, the surgery itself, recovery, and follow-up care. He went over his credentials, showed me a portfolio of his work, and spoke in a very grounded way about what patients typically experience, including the factors that may contribute to complications. He was attentive to my questions, listened to my concerns, and was forthcoming with the information I needed to feel reassured. By the close of my initial visit with Dr. Hermann, and sensing his sincerity and strong commitment to patient education and care, I was knew he was the right surgeon to entrust with my breast reconstruction. I could not be happier with my results! Dr. Hermann is exactly what I want in a healthcare provider -- he is genuine, deeply convicted about what he does and how he does it, committed to positive results and truly invested in the care of the patient. Dr. Hermann is sincere and unpretentious, and his heart is in his work. It's very evident that he takes great pride in what he does. He cares very much about the details, and cultivating results that are beautiful and natural-looking--he is an artist, truly! Everyone on Dr. Hermann's medical care team seems to work well with one another, and together, they create a positive experience for the patient. In my case, and as someone who was facing down serious illness and otherwise would never opt to have a surgery that isn't absolutely medically necessary, I found the care they collectively provided to be comforting and deeply reassuring. I can't say enough about my positive experience with Dr. Hermann and everyone at his office...I feel SO blessed to have landed in such capable hands!

I was a 36C from highschool on until I started having babies. At my largest, nursing my second child, I was a 40E. After finally losing the baby weight from 3 pregnancies, I was left with a 36B...barely. I am 5'9" and weigh 160. I had a breast lift with 350cc high profile silicone implants placed under the muscle. I am very happy with the outcome, although I do think I could have gone a little bigger. I have a larger frame and I'm sure I could have gone with a larger implant and still looked natural. At about week 10 in my recovery, I developed capsular contracture in my left breast, which I'm scheduled for a revision next month.

Updated on 24 Apr 2015:
I had a capsulotomy 2 weeks ago on the left side. I still have some swelling, but the feel is so much better now.

While Dr Hermann is kind, I feel absolutely defeated and destroyed after my surgery. He's said that he'd fix everything for free if anything went wrong. I called his office today and asked them if that included removing the implant because these results are absolutely terrible. She told me no. So I saved up for years to fix my tuberous breasts. I've been bullied relentlessly over and made fun of for them. I wanted so desperately to feel like a woman for once in my life. I wanted this more than anything. I haven't gone swimming since I was 9 years old because of my tuberous breasts. And I get the surgery only for my breasts to still be wonky and I have a uniboob. I can't.....I just wanted to feel like a woman for once in my life and not go from one deformity to another. One breast has 100 CCs more in it than the other and it's definitely noticable as well. Im hurt and very very very sad. He doesn't even remember me the times I saw him and had to keep asking me when my surgery was and stuff. I get he has many patients but it makes me feel kinda worthless like I was just a rushed job.

Updated on 18 Dec 2023:
Not a single person has tried to reach out to me. Instead making a post on Instagram saying people shouldn't expect to be perfect. Week 5 and my breasts are 100 percent classified as uniboob. I saw another plastic surgeon today who verified it. I no longer have a small indent down the middle and the implants fully meet in the center. I followed all after care instructions, the little that he gave me. I didn't lift a single thing at all. But I'm being blamed because I expected "perfect?" No. I expected my breasts to be separate. Not met in the middle. I would have taken my bad review away in a heartbeat if someone reached out to me and worked with me. The 2 office visits I did go to, my uniboob concerns were brushed off. And now apparently I'm expecting perfection just because I don't want a uniboob. I take back the kind part. A kind person would reach out with concern instead of trying to save face.

Updated on 19 Dec 2023:
My left side has progressively gotten smaller to the point that it has no definition on the side of the breast. It's absolutely and totally flat on the outer side. Updated picture of my breasts progressively destroying my life.

Updated on 25 Dec 2023:
I can't leave my house. I can't face my family. I tried on a dress I bought for Christmas. And my chest is so disgusting. It is not swelling. Tell me why from day one, one of my breasts has always been a full cup size bigger? And the bigger one is the one he put 425 in. The smaller one that as 325 has zero volume on the outer side of it. It looks so ridiculous. I've gone to 3 plastic surgeons so far trying to figure out my next steps in fixing this mess because he botched me so bad. Every single one of them asked me if I had gone to a different country to get these done because they couldn't believe how botched they were. Every single one said it looked like he did a rushed job on my left (right in the picture). I know he isn't active on here anymore. But I really really hope someone who wants to fix their breasts finds this and saves themselves from his surgery. The last plastic surgeon I spoke to felt so terrible what was done to me that he's fixing me for free. All I have to pay is for hospital and anestisiologist. Also while yes I do have some swelling, each plastic surgeon agreed I did not need 100 CCs difference between the breasts. He went too far. Too wide a base for my chest. Every possible thing he could have done wrong, he did. Also found out looking on his website, there's a disclaimer at the bottom saying these before and after pictures are not actual patients, that they're models. Maybe instead of rushing the job on me so you could get to your podcast or whatever it is, you could have made someone confident in themselves for once in their life instead of making them worse and drowning their sorrows in a bottle to cope.

Updated on 3 Jan 2024:
I feel the pictures don't really show how severely they're connected in the middle because of that small looking line. I don't know why I have that small line. It's not connected to my chest wall. I haven't been sober since Christmas trying to deal with this. I'm so destroyed. I do have an appointment to see him again next week but I honestly don't know what he could possibly say or do for me. I have full on symmastia. Something that might be able to be repaired. Might not be able to. And even if the next surgeon is able to repair this, for the rest of my life there's a high risk of it developing again and most likely will. I'm seriously fucked up you have no idea.

Updated on 5 Jan 2024:
He messages my husband to tell him that there's nothing wrong with me and that I never had symmastia because the surgical photos looked great when he took them after surgery. He told me at my last appointment that he didn't take any. But tells my husband something different. Also apparently my botched surgery is a saga to him. An annoyance. My mental state is an annoyance. I cancelled my appointment because I wish I was dead. I feel so ugly and like a disgusting piece of worthless shit. I feel like I deserve to be beaten every single day of my life because of the deformed piece of worthless garbage shit I am. I wish I was never born. I wasn't even good enough to be fixed properly.

Updated on 5 Jan 2024:
Dr hermann. Don't worry you'll never hear from me or see me again. This isn't the first time a man made me feel like shit for wanting more than the bare minimum. This is just a bit more to me and attached to me. So while you'll forget about me in a day or so, I'll always remember. While you continue to tell your patients you never caused symmastia once in your practice, I'll be over here picking up the pieces. The only conclusion I can come to why you botched me so horribly but did wonderful jobs on the other women was because I wasn't pretty or young enough like them. Like you took one look at me and thought I needed to get botched because of how disgusting I was to even look at. Why else wasn't I good enough to fix but they were?

Updated on 16 Jan 2024:
After seeing how easily symmastia repair fails. And before and after pictures of symmastia repair. It looks like it's not worth it and I'll forever be botched. I'm killing myself. Before I do I just wanted to thank you for showing me what a worthless piece of shit I am. How I wasn't good enough to fix because I'm ugly. How I wasn't good enough to be a woman. I'm broken. I'm worthless. I just wish you would have told me before you disfigured me more. I'll finally be at peace though. Thank you for helping me get to this point of realization

Updated on 7 Feb 2024:
Hey so I've gotten a therapist and have been working through the mental health decline I had that Dr hermann put me through botching me. I spiraled so bad after being botched by him, after being 11 years sober, I relapsed and started drinking again. So far I am 3 weeks sober again and plan to stick to it. He's a typical narcissist though. After I spiraled and was obviously hurt, he tried to used my mental decline (caused by him) against me. Causing someone to spiral and then acting innocent is wild honestly.