Eric T. Emerson, MD, FACS

I went in to get a consultation and was going to start with Dr Emerson and get a few different opinions. After my consultation I knew I wanted him to do my breast lift with implants. I was a size c going in and didn’t want anything bigger than a D. I followed his suggestions and my results were perfect. The whole experience from the front office to my surgical care was outstanding.

I’ve been wanting to have a breast Augmentation for about 10 years now and finally got the opportunity too have it done . It’s the best thing I’ve done to date. I’m 5’1 and weigh 147 lbs. I was a small c before the BA and now I’m hoping to be a DD . I chose Dr Emerson and he is at Piedmont Plastic Surgery. They made me feel really comfortable through the whole process. Staff is very nice and very respectful .We chose HP 540 cc saline implants for left and right with Donut lift . Pain hasn’t been unbearable just uncomfortable at times which too be expected. My surgery was this morning and I stayed up all day afterwards . The pain can get really intense if you just lay around so I tried to stay active but listen to my body and sit down when needed . Sleeping is a bit difficult so I recommend a travel pillow that slides around the neck. Lying flat on your back is not an option at least not for me . You will need too sleep elevated for a few days . My pre op appointment is in about two hours and I can’t wait to see how they look!!!

Updated on 17 Nov 2018:
Pain is getting better each day . I haven’t taken any pain meds since early this morning only using Tylenol . I went to my post op yesterday and Dr said everything looks great . I do have some bleeding around the incision but it’s only minor . I was able to take a warm shower today and it felt so nice . The hot water really helped with the stiffness. They are very swollen and very tight . I know they will go down with time so I’m just patiently waiting .

Updated on 17 Nov 2018:
Day 2

Updated on 1 Dec 2018:
I’m at the 2 week mark now and it’s amazing how much they’ve changed already. They’re still very tender but getting softer and dropping a little more . They’re finally getting the round shape . I know it’s still early but I’m very impressed so far . I’ve lost the steri strip on the bottom incision and they look really good so far hopefully I can get started with some scar cream soon

Updated on 29 Dec 2018:
6 weeks yay!!! I absolutely love them!!! They are healing really well without any issues !! I measured myself and got 34 DDD !!! I’ll go too Victoria Secret at my 3 month check up and have them measure a well! I feel like they get bigger every day!! My donut incision is healing really nice as well . I was nervous about getting the lift but now I’m so glad that I did!! It’s totally worth it!! My only regret is that I didn’t do the sooner

Updated on 30 Dec 2018:
I’m finally 6 weeks post op!! I absolutely love them!!! My scars are healing very well and everything is moving and giggling the way they are supposed too now. It seems the get bigger every day. They have dropped a lot over the past few weeks !! I’m super excited and can’t wait to bra shop. I measured my bust and according the the barely there website I’m a 34 DDD . I’ll go to Victoria Secret and have them measured at the 3 month mark. My incisions from the donut lift are healing really nice as well . They were really sensitive for like a week or so but are fine now . My family members are always asking is it worth it or do I regret it . Yes It’s absolutely worth it and the only regret I have is not doing it sooner!!!

Updated on 1 May 2019:
I’m very close to my 6 month mark now and I couldn’t be more happier with the results. My final measurement is 36DDD/38DD and my scars are fading a little more everyday . I do believe they’re fully dropped now and fluffed. I still get a sensory pain every now from then from the donut lift but it goes away after a few seconds . I was told it’s my nerves and blood vessels still reconnecting and that it could take up too a full year to be completely healed . I can wear any type a bra I want now but I love sports bras they seem too be the best fit for me . I love the size and some days they feel absolutely huge but hey that’s what I wanted and I’m so glad I finally decided too take this journey !!

I have had multiple procedures with Dr. Emerson over the past 15 years. Tummy Tuck, breast augmentation And Liposuction. Most recently I had a breast lift. I have had the most positive experience each time. The entire staff including the receptionist, consultant Shannon, Dr. Emerson, the nurses and anesthesiologist all were very professional and caring!

I love Dr. Emerson. He is professional and always has time to answer any questions you have without feeling rushed. I have Botox about every 4 or do months by Dr. Emerson and I've had around the folds of my mouth and lips ( fine lines ) done with Dr. Emerson to help with my self confidence.

Dr.Emerson is great, and he has a strong office that stands behind him with great manners! He is very responsive if you need him, or have questions or concerns, I had Lipo - abdomen a week ago, and I could not have asked for a better doctor.

I am a 22 year old mother of one. My surgery was 12/3/15 and I am so pleased with my results! Dr.Emerson and his staff are all so professional and I have a consultation set up to see about a breast reduction this fall. He is an amazing surgeon and makes sure you are comfortable start to finish. He even called me personally following the procedure to make sure everything was going ok after I returned home. It took about a week to get over the initial pain, and 2 weeks to be able to laugh without hurting. At 6 weeks post-op I was back to doing all the things I did before surgery!

Updated on 7 Jun 2016:
I am a 22 year old mother of one. My surgery was 12/3/15 and I am so pleased with my results! Dr.Emerson and his staff are all so professional and I have a consultation set up to see about a breast reduction this fall. He is an amazing surgeon and makes sure you are comfortable start to finish. He even called me personally following the procedure to make sure everything was going ok after I returned home. It took about a week to get over the initial pain, and 2 weeks to be able to laugh without hurting. At 6 weeks post-op I was back to doing all the things I did before surgery! I've added some before and after photos, I didn't document that many, which I regret! But will post some more after my 6 month follow up visit in July!

Like most people Ive always hated my small breast, I was a 36b in Victoria secret. Probably closer to an A cup though. Went for a consult at Dr Emersons office in 2/5. Everyone was very nice. I thought Dr Emerson was very professional. I felt like he took the time to listen and understand exactly what I wanted. I wanted to obviously be bigger but still wanted the natural look and feel. That day I went ahead and scheduled my surgery for 2/18 lucky they had an opening, I was worried I would have to wait a while and I wanted them NOW lol ...went for my pre op 2/10. Again everyone was great, filled out the paper work and got the prescriptions. Answered any other question I had. I had my surgery yesterday. It couldn't have gone smoother! I woke up expecting to be in excruciating pain and I wasn't! The only thing that bothered me were the incision sites burned a little. Took it pretty easy the rest of the day. Today it just feels like I did an intense chest work out. Arms are a little sore when I move. Still pretty swollen. I can't wait for them to drop and fluff to see the full results!

Before having children my breasts were an A cup, measured 28 band. After 1st child I stayed a small B, and after 2nd child a small C. I had my first two children young and bounced back quickly. Third child is now 2 and my boobs went from a 32 C to at least an E immediately after pregnancy, then deflated down to a large B again. I'm now a little over 2 months out from surgery and I could not be happier with my results. I have 400cc HP silicone in the left and 425cc HP silicone in the right. Recovery was less painful than expected. More annoying that the pain meds kept me constipated for almost a week. Take your stool softeners starting the night before! As for the rest it just felt like I did WAY too many pushups. Had mild burning around my incisions for just a couple days while healing. Soreness and tighness in the mornings when waking for about an hour or so. After about ten days I was back at work (bartending) and doing my usual things. Waking up with the tightness went away at about 3 weeks. They have now dropped and softened beautifully and I have so much more confidence in myself, naked and in clothing. They're full again! And super squishy too. I don't have many photos but I will definitely upload what I do have as soon as I get them all together. Absolutely would recommend this doctor and this procedure to anyone who asks. Best thing I've ever done for myself.

I was unhappy with my appearance at 66 years old. I lead a relatively active life and tried to eat well but after weight fluctuations and numerous abdominal surgeries my abdomen was huge and overhanging. The abdominal muscles were "shot".

I decided to make an investment in myself - for a boost to my self esteem and confidence.

Updated on 17 Mar 2015:
Expect a lot of swelling after your TTP so it is a good idea to keep your scars lubricated. Otherwise the scar will fill very tight and uncomfortable.

This is the best investment I ever made!!

Updated on 17 Mar 2015:


Updated on 21 Mar 2015:

I haven't seen a picture of myself that I liked for several years. I was looking more & more like certain aging family members of the past & present & it was not a good look for me! In fact, the only decent pictures of me were taken by someone else, in a dimly-lit room & usually involving some consumption of alcohol - by me, not the photographer. Now, I'm not on tv , I don't go to a job every day, I'm not running for office & I certainly don't socialize with a snazzy country club set. Sooo . . . "What difference does it make? " Well, don't know. It just does! I want to look the best I can for a frumpy grandma!

Every time I go into the plastic surgeon's office for Botox/fillers, I ask what he thinks I need. I finally asked for a quote for several different procedure options in October. My husband had some medical issues that put my plans on the back burner but once resolved, by January he was ready to travel & I was ready to look better. We scheduled a trip to Jamaica for late February, but when I went in for the Valentine's Botox Special, I had an impromptu facelift consult. Just so happens there was a surgery slot open for March 5. I already had ekg results from last year's cataract surgeries so things could happen fast. Pre- op was February 19 & we left for Jamaica on the 23rd, returning March 1.

Sidebar here: I wasn't planning to tell anyone at home, but I told all my new friends on vacation I was getting a facelift the following week. Without exception, the response was "Why?". Think my husband thought I'd change my mind, but we all know it's not about how others see us, but how we see ourselves. So on March 5, the surgery: facelift ( Dr. has since identified it as SMAS), upper/lower bleph & fat transfer to the NLF. I passed on the brow lift & hope I won't regret it, but my hair is thinning & my forehead is already so high. I have previously had a shoulder replacement, breast lift/arm lift & tummy tuck, but I've gotta tell you this surgery took a lot out of me! Not really a question of pain, just the uncomfortableness reported by others, but I felt like a truck ran over me. 10 days out I'm finally feeling normal again, but don't dare go out in public because I'm purple all over, including the inside of my mouth. Even the surgeon called my bruising "IMPRESSIVE" & suggested I use the back door like on the day after surgery! Because of my confidence in my surgeon, I'm not worried about results, which is good since I still can't see past the purple, my former favorite color!!!!

Updated on 16 Mar 2015:
Day 11 since surgery & I returned to have the final stitches removed. I also got some clarification from my doctor about my procedure. I'm going to try to get this right. He said I had a MACS lift in which he worked on the smas! I'm guessing I didn't have as much neck work, since I don't have incisions running up behind my ears. At any rate I'm amazed at how good I suddenly feel. Just wish I looked ok to go out in public! One of the nurses asked if I've gone out yet. I told her I went to Dairy Queen last week & ate inside. She then asked what had they said, so I told her: "What do you want on those dogs?" Anyway, with a beautiful 82° day, no more stitches & no more dr. visits for a week, I threw caution (& pride) to the wind & went straight to Ulta. Those ladies were terrific helping me find some bruise cover make-up. Tomorrow I'm playing with my new stuff. If successful, I may just get a pedicure! I'm going to try to post some of my ugly recovery pictures. Even I can see some progress.

Updated on 16 Mar 2015:


Updated on 17 Mar 2015:
Ventured out with my new make-up today for a mani-pedi. Nobody freaked out. When I went to wash my hands & saw myself in the mirror, I finally saw a difference in my chin & jowl lines. Gave me so much confidence, I went to the grocery. People actually talked to me like I was a normal person. Getting out to do anything is an improvement . Of course, 82 ° again didn't hurt. 40s & rain tomorrow!

Updated on 23 Mar 2015:
Can't believe how good I feel. Got back in the pool to exercise yesterday so I don't feel so worthless! Went to the doctor this morning in full makeup (no mascara on lower lashes) & don't go back for 10 days. I was given some SkinMedica scar gel to begin using & was told to lightly massage. I still have some numbness in my cheeks, tightness near the eyes & considerable bruising, although this is lightening some. I'm not very good at Selfies, but got a pretty good picture. The bruising looks kind of like the old jowl lines, but I know it's not, lol!

Updated on 24 Mar 2015:
Went to my eye doctor today & hadn't seen him for a year. When he came in to the examining room, he told me I looked good & asked if I'd lost weight, lol! (I haven't.) Almost fell out of the chair! Couldn't help but laugh - isn't that what people are supposed to think?!? Then the tech asked to see a before picture & said I looked 15 years younger. She's my new best friend!

Updated on 28 Mar 2015:
Well, I'm getting better at covering the few remaining bruises. I'm not getting better at taking selfies, so please excuse the strange eye positions! Went out tonight with the whole family to celebrate my grandson's 25th birthday & nobody looked at me funny, so I guess the make-up was ok. Of course, we went to the Japanese steak house which was pretty dark. I'm still a little swollen, but since I've been sleeping on my side for 2 weeks & not limiting salt intake, I'm not too surprised. I've been reading a lot of reviews & comments about the trials of back sleeping. I read a lot of doctor comments/responses on RS when I was struggling to sleep on my back on multiple pillows. I stopped when I got to the one who said that getting enough rest was more important than sleeping position & thought to myself, "Exactly!". I can usually position a travel pillow over my firm foam pillow in such a way that I don't touch the incisions over my ears. Also, I had a massage yesterday, including some lymphatic massage around my neck. My left eye does seem to be drooping a little- I can see it in pictures. I've read where others have had these same concerns, though, & they resolved, so I'm not going to worry yet.

Updated on 1 Apr 2015:
Well, where did that month go?!? My surgery was 4 weeks ago tomorrow. Saw my doctor this morning & got a little Botox in my 11s - I had Dysport injections 2 weeks before surgery, but it didn't give me the results I wanted between the eyes. In the past, regular Botox had kept away the deep wrinkles, but not this time. Unfortunate timing, since between the upper/lower bleph & fluid on my corneas, I've been squinting a lot & it's showing on my forehead. Anyway, the bruising is way better & I got a good report from PS. I even wore my regular Bare Minerals make-up. I'm to continue massaging the scars & swelling (it's moving down into my neck now) & go back in a month. One l little confession. Went back to water aerobics class yesterday, with my Dermablend covering the bruises. When I looked around at the other old ladies with their tired faces, I felt just a little bit guilty. I'm so bad! We are so lucky to be able to have these procedures.

Updated on 9 Apr 2015:
Cheeks are still numb & swollen, but most of the bruising is gone. My eyes still feel tight, but I had a laser procedure on my second eye this morning & hope the blurring will clear up. ( I had cataract surgery a year ago & some fluid had formed between the corneas & lenses.) I did see a friend yesterday I hadn't seen for a few months. She knew about my surgery, but said I looked like I had just gotten plenty of rest! I'm hoping that my scars will lighten up in the next 3 weeks, so they won't be obvious to my fellow alumnae at our 50 Year high school reunion beach weekend next month! I would like to get rid of the bruised neck, the persistent red bruises under & over my right eye & the swelling. I'm going to have my massage therapist do lymphatic massage tomorrow. Hope that will get things moving!

Updated on 16 Apr 2015:
Having a down day myself. Poured rain all day - that makes a whole week of rain. Overdid at the Y yesterday & my legs & hips ached all night. Turned off the alarm this morning & slept on & off all day.My face feels so tight, my eyes are pulling, the scar on one side is puffed up & red. But . . . Tomorrow is another day & I'll get back in the saddle again.

Updated on 20 Apr 2015:
Promised to post pictures of scars at 7 Weeks. One side has healed much more slowly & is more difficult to cover.

Updated on 28 Apr 2015:
Must have miscounted at 7 weeks, lol, 'cause it's definitely 8 Weeks on Thursday. Still have numbness & visible scars, but almost all bruising is gone. Back to the doctor tomorrow, after 3 weeks. Spent last weekend in Charleston, SC & posted a picture of my husband & me on Facebook tonight. My young friend (30) , whom I haven't seen since Christmas, commented on the picture, then texted me: "Have I missed something? You look 20 years younger." Can't bring myself to tell her the truth - I'm just too happy! (Cut hubby out of the picture & posted here.)

Updated on 31 May 2015:
So I'm coming up on 3 months, since my surgery was March 5. Other than itchiness on my face and neck, and still a hint of a bruise on my right cheek, I'm feeling recovered. Love the results & grateful to Dr. Eric! When I look at current pictures clearly showing my "11" wrinkles, I wonder if I should have gone ahead with the brow lift, but with a very high forehead & receding hairline, I was hesitant to do it. More Botox, maybe fillers will help. Went to my 50th high school reunion & don't tell anyone, but I felt sort of sorry for those other ladies who looked so old. Nobody said a thing! Even the lady I shared a hotel room with didn't notice my scars. I have gotten pretty good at noticing who has had work done & who hasn't! I'm going to play some unusual pictures: Found some pictures of myself at 25 & thought I'd compare than with my new 67!

Updated on 28 Aug 2015:
So, September 5 will be 6 months since my facelift, eyelid & fat transfer. I can't see much difference from the 3 month point, but I'm very happy with the results. Plan to continue the fillers above my lip & regular Botox in the 11s; otherwise my doctor would miss me, lol!