In 2010, I elected to have a supracervical hysterectomy. I developed a life-threatening post-surgical hematoma that solidified, as well as a Strep B infection. The hematoma was surgically removed by cutting me from hip to hip with no consideration for its appearance or my emotional health. Every time I looked or touched the scar, I was devastated all over again. It was a long six-month bedridden recovery. To make me feel better, my husband suggested utilizing the time to find a plastic surgeon to remove the hideous scar. At the same time, I decided to inquire about a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. I thoroughly researched the internet until I found Dr. Vath and scheduled an appointment. He was sympathetic to everything I had been through. He was also considerate, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and reassuring. He took the time to make me feel confident in him and his abilities. I was upfront about my medical history so that he could provide the best, realistic care possible because I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis.
I was 36 years old, so Dr. Vath required me to have a mammogram to move forward. At the time, women did not typically have a mammogram until age 40. The mammogram revealed three lumps on my right breast that had to be biopsied. The results of the lumps were benign, so I proceeded. My husband and I viewed a lot of pictures of tummy tucks and breast implants that Dr. Vath performed. The procedures went great, and quite frankly, it was the easiest recovery I had ever experienced. All these years later, the scar is barely noticeable, and I have forgotten about it. I cannot feel the scar, and my breast implants were amazing. I went from a B cup to a D cup.
Some years later, I considered a different and less invasive procedure, so I went to Dr. Vath. He was upfront with me and very clearly expressed that I would not be happy with the outcome and that my expectations would not be met. So, I declined to proceed.
Now, I am 52 and had a full hysterectomy in 2017. Menopause is evil. I gained about 40 pounds and hated looking in the mirror. I combined a healthy diet, workout routine, and, honestly, incorporated tirzepatide for ten months. It made me feel great to lose weight, and I decided I wanted to replace my breast implants (with smaller ones) and complete a breast lift. I made another appointment with Dr. Vath. Once again, he was sympathetic, considerate, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and reassuring. However, this time, I knew I wanted to do smaller implants and reduce them by at least a cup size. I asked Dr. Vath to use his professional judgment to select the implant size because he was the expert, I had a more than satisfactory history with him, and I TRUST him. He performed my breast implant exchange and lift at the end of September 2025. I absolutely love the results. He picked the perfect size, and according to my husband, they are PERFECT!!!! The recovery is longer than it was in 2010. To date, I am five weeks out, but I am not experiencing anything other than what he said I would. Thank you, Dr. Vath. You are the BEST.
