L.B.

I am a breast cancer survivor...after multiple complications from a botched reconstruction surgery that had left me without one breast...and was let go from the surgeon. I had basically given up on the thought of being beautiful again. If you have never lost your breast you just don't understand what it is like to look in the mirror at your body. With the encouragement (he wanted to see me happy again with myself not for him-as he loves me the way I am) and support of my Boyfriend, I decided to look for someone that might be able to help me. I was referred to Dr. Poggi by my oncologist.. Oh how it has changed my life. From the first day I met him and his office staff, I realized I will be whole again! He asked me what I wanted to look like, not what he thought I should look like.. It was always my needs and concerns first!! So we started with the first surgery. Shortly after it my body had started to react to the expander (which I was terrified that we would have to abandon the reconstruction). I was ready to call it quits and make myself realize I would have to just deal with what I have been given but so grateful I had survived breast cancer...but oh no...Dr. Poggi would not let me give up! He encouraged me and reassured me that it will all work. We had to go ahead and do the final surgery quicker than planned. But I now have the most beautiful breast I could ever ask for... It looks so natural and he was even able to save my breast tattoo! He may be a little goofy and funny but he has a heart of gold!! He never gave up on me when I had given up on myself!! For that I will forever be grateful for this amazing doctor and his staff too! You guys are amazing!!