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Bryson G. Richards, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Found a Lump on my left side

Alright... so it's been awhile since I've updated, Lots has been going on in my life and I just haven't had the time. Everything has been going wonderfully, The girls are dropping so nicely and I love them. Until I started to notice some stretch marks....damnit I thought i was in the clear :P. I experienced some tenderness on my left breast in the last 2 weeks or so but I shrugged it off cause it was that time of the month and its not uncommon for me. So just last week I was rubbing some Bio Oil on them in hopes that it would help when I came across a small lump on my left breast, and was a bit painful when I pushed on it. This being the last thing a girl ever wants to find...I started to panic. I made an appointment with my family doctor, who in return booked me an ultrasound. I was in touch with my surgeon via email during this time who suggested that it could just be a lymph node or a duct. Phew, that took a lot of worry off my mind.
So today I had my ultrasound and it didn't really leave me feeling any better after wards. The doctor there has ruled out a cyst, scar tissue, a leakage or lymph nodes. He was unsure of what it was, just that it has some unusual characteristics which will need to be biopsied. He mentioned that it could just be Fat Necrosis ....or the scary C word. so now I'm stuck here panicking a bit, not knowing whats going on and thinking of the worst possible outcome of course. Not something I wanted to go through! I'm sure it's just fat necrosis since my surgery was still only less than 3 months ago but I don't know. Have any of you ladies had to deal with this? What is fat necrosis and how does one deal with it? I'm afraid to google it! I'm sure i'll just end up more afraid afterwards haha.

15 Day Update!!!

Finally!!! just past the two week mark and still living these puppies more and more each day. Don't get me wrong, I'm still having boob greed, I wish I would have stepped it up a few notches more but I'm happy with what I have and I have no regrets!!! I've been cleared for taking baths/swimming/hot tubs!!!! and I've just started my silicone scaraway sheet thingys.....and boy let me tell you.....I was SUPER impressed with how much wearing it for a day could actually change it. I took a picture of my scars yesterday and one this evening just to see if there was even a slight change. However, it's so much more than a slight change. I uploaded a picture for you so check it out! I would highly recommend this stuff.

Healing is going pretty good, I feel like I get tired out pretty fast still so I take it easy more often than not. I'm still sleeping on my back but I'm finally laying almost flat now. My only issue is the hypersensitivity....its horrendous haha. Wearing any type of bralette or even just a shirt irritates it and its super hard to ignore. Unfortunately there's not much you can do about it. It'll just go away on its own one day. I've added a few other progress pictures as well for some updates. I LOVE how they look in clothes now and some of my old stuff I can;t wear any more cause it makes the shirt too short or I'm not able to button the shirt up any more!

All problems I'm 100% okay with! I love how my whole outlook of my body has changed. I know I'm not a skinny girl or anything but I just feel like everything is in proportion now. I just love it. That's it for now ladies, but I will be back!!!

Day 8 Post Op

It's getting a little better every day!! I still have the tightness and morning boob, but getting used to it! I've come across the oh so common air bubbles in the pocket. Not going to lie, it creeped me right out the first time I felt it. And even more so when I could re create it by pushing on it....super weird and i cannot wait for that to go away haha. So today was my first day of driving and first day back to work. Driving was way easier than expected, I'm more aware of my chest muscles but there was no pain which was great. I work as a receptionist/administration so the work was pretty easy and I didn't have to strain myself at all. It was a good day over all!

Sleeping however, hasn't gotten any easier and its starting to bug me. I still have to sleep slightly elevated cause it feels like my chest is being crushed when I lay down flat haha. So it's creating a sore lower back and its making it harder to stay asleep for longer periods. Any tips on correcting this? I just want to sleep normally again!!!! Thankfully I'm not a stomach sleeper so I should be back to normal alot sooner than later :D.

I shall keep you all posted and post some more pictures soon, any help though would be awesome!

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
3860 S. Hualapai Wy., Las Vegas, Nevada
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I have nothing but amazing things to say about Dr. Bryson Richards and his practice. From the moment I contacted them until now (5 days post op) I have never had any trouble at all and everyone made me feel right at ease. I never once felt rushed and he was very calming which was a huge relief for me as I can get quite anxious! His nurse Kerry is an angel, really easy to talk to, answered all my emails in a timely manner and never got annoyed with how many emails I did send her! It's still early but his work is wonderful, I didn't suffer much pain at all, the bruising is so minimal and the incisions so neatly taken care of. I'm really excited to see the final result and I will definitely be recommending him to any one who's looking! Or for any future work for myself :D.