$3.5M over boob botch

By JENNIFER FERMINO

Last Updated: 6:22 AM, March 11, 2010

Posted: 3:29 AM, March 11, 2010

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A Staten Island mom who said her botched boob job left her looking like she had four breasts was awarded $3.5 million for pain and suffering yesterday.

"I hope this will give other women in the same position the courage to come forward," said Maria Alaimo, 46.

The jury found that Dr. Keith Berman botched her 2003 plastic surgery -- which was supposed to be a breast lift and augmentation -- leaving her with an embarrassing condition known as "double bubble deformities."

Describing the condition, her lawyer Michael Kuharski said, "It appears like there's two breasts [on each side] stacked on top of each other."

MARIA ALAIMO Double-breasted suit.

The bungled surgery even contributed to the end of her marriage, he said.

"She slept in a different room, she's depressed, she lost her self-esteem," said Kuharski. "She ultimately pushed her husband away to the extent that he filed for divorce."

jennifer.fermino@nypost.com

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bigRthanU

03/13/2010 8:38 PM

This is why medical costs are so high. This is horse-poop.
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eatit

03/13/2010 8:04 PM

3.5 million and 4 t*ts? What a woman! Of course her husband is gonna want her back.
Has she got 4 nipples as well?
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avaleigh

03/12/2010 3:35 AM

3.5 MILLION??????? Watch hubby come back to her real quick now.
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avaleigh

03/12/2010 3:32 AM

And she lived happily ever after.and alot richer...
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Socko

03/12/2010 12:03 AM

There's no guarantee that ANY type of surgery will turn out as expected since people's bodies heal differently. Doing this for cosmetic purposes is insane.
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lybra1015

03/11/2010 5:48 PM

I just had a breast lift and I have this so called "double bubble" thing. I was told that it's only temporary and goes away in about 8 months. Perhaps this lady didn't wait long enough to see the real results to file the lawsuit? I don't know. Sounds like she was awarded the money for a selective surgery instead of a necessary one. This is the most pathetic story I have ever read.
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rum and coke

03/11/2010 5:37 PM

Cosmetic surgery for reasons of vanity should be at ones own risk period.
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JonnyGmiami

03/11/2010 4:37 PM

Yes the attorneys will make an obscene amount. However having been the victim of a botched nasal surgery I can tell you first hand that she probably deserves every penny..until youre in those shoes...Dont judge!!