When it comes to Married to Medicine, we all know the drama doesn’t stop at office hours. And this time, Dr. Heavenly Kimes found herself in the middle of yet another firestorm after making comments about Dr. Contessa Metcalfe’s breast augmentation following her double mastectomy.
Dr. Contessa’s Brave Choice
Let’s take it back to 2018 when Dr. Contessa, a preventive medicine physician and mom, made a powerful and deeply personal decision to undergo a double mastectomy. Given her mother’s history of battling breast cancer at a young age—and despite not testing positive for the BRCA gene mutation—Dr. Contessa chose to take preventive action. In her own words, “It was for my peace of mind. I was just sick of worrying about it.”
Along with the mastectomy, she opted for immediate breast reconstruction. But Contessa wasn’t trying to go for anything too flashy. She said, “I wanted them to look nice, but I didn’t want to look like Betty Boop.” It was all about reclaiming her body and feeling whole again after such a life-altering procedure. (thegrio.com)
Dr. Heavenly Crosses a Line?
Now, this is where things get messy. Dr. Heavenly, never one to hold her tongue, made some comments that didn’t sit well with a lot of folks. Known for her unfiltered opinions and sharp wit, Dr. Heavenly has a history of pushing boundaries—sometimes to the point where her comments feel less like friendly shade and more like cutting remarks. And when it came to Dr. Contessa’s reconstruction, her comments felt particularly insensitive considering the emotional and physical journey Contessa went through. (collider.com)
Why This Matters
At the heart of it all, this situation highlights a deeper conversation about supporting women’s health choices—especially when those choices are about taking control of one’s body and future. Preventative mastectomies and the decision to undergo reconstructive surgery are not easy choices, and they come with their own set of emotional and physical challenges. Comments, even from friends, can sometimes feel dismissive of that journey.
