James Yates, MD (retired)

I am 37 years old and have always had large pores. For years I have had microdermabrasion, facials, and peels. Although they helped a little, I wasn't seeing the results that I had hoped to see. I recently heard about laser genesis and thought I would give it a shot. Yes, it was a little on the expensive side--at $250 per treatment--and needing five treatments. Yesterday was my 4th treatment. Finally, I am seeing some results! I must admit, I was getting frustrated, but I am glad I continued with the treatments. The results are NOT miraculous, but they are there! I am definitely going for my 5th treatment in two weeks and plan to keep up the treatments every other month as suggested by my doctor.

I am a bodybuilder and wanted a 'softer' look to my physique. If anyone knows anything about bodybuilders/crossfitters ....we are lean and breast tissue becomes non existent at 10-12% at age 36. I wanted to look symmetrically pleasing onstage. I had breast (saline) augmentation around the time silicon was still in question and most of the public still feared the idea of them. Now at age 47 ..lean and having saline implants that started to appear like 2 half coconuts on my lean (yet older) frame. We also found one to be ruptured after my mammogram in December.I decided to go for a revision and silicone. I spoke with my plastic surgeon and decided the 'Gummy bear' would be best for my physique. I am so glad I did! Even after only 5 days..WOW! If any of my fitness sisters out there are looking for an opinion.....take operation 'Gummy bear' you will be glad you did :) I have no post op photos as of yet...just before...but will post later! NOTE LADIES: ALWAYS have your yearly mammograms! Keep your boobies happy

Updated on 23 Jan 2015:
First off ..thank you for the responses! They are much appreciated. I always like to hear differing opinions of the trade. We removed the tape....and used a snug sports bra. My surgeon cleaned out the scar tissue ( which took a little more time to heal than the first time) I also understand that due to that fact ...it took more time to heal this time. What a difference from saline to gummy bear! They feel amazing! I am only 2 weeks out so we will see what takes 'shape' as the months progress. However...for now....I could not be happier. As for the tape reaction the blisters ( not painful at all) healed quickly and are non existent! Stitches just out as of today. Sorry it took so long for an update. I will try to be more diligent for those ladies who pm'ed me next time. Thank you! ( Ps. I did the best with the photo ...I took it myself. I will post better ones as I progress)

Updated on 23 Jan 2015:
To answer the one physicians question..I had a reconstruction ( implant rupture)

Updated on 23 Jan 2015:


Updated on 18 Sep 2015:
So here we are 9 months out and I have rippling in left breast implant. Gummy bear implant. Rippling? really? I called surgeon only to be told he was retiring and will not see me back. Really? I called to report this 2 months ago and they said when my vacation was over that they would see me when I was ready to have it repaired. Now..I get told this? Ugh

Regretful of BA - Harrisburg, PA