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"Gummy Bears" by Dr. Sadove (Best BA Surgeon in the Country!) - Gainesville, FL

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6.5 Week Post-Op Follow Up and Doing GREAT!

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Just wanted to check in and post an update. I had my follow up appointment yesterday (6.5 weeks post-op). Everything looks and feels AMAZING! I had my "after" photos taken- how exciting to finally BE the "after" picture!! :) When I look at pictures of others who are between 6 & 7 weeks post-op, I feel like my breasts look much more "healed" and natural already. But again, Dr. SaDove said that's very typical for his patients. SO HAPPY I chose him as my surgeon!!! :)

I also wanted to add a few more notes about the doctor and his office staff. I really do feel like they make their patients feel like they're a part of their family. I LOVE that they greet me with big hugs and such welcoming smiles. I also noticed that if Dr. SaDove walks past me while I'm sitting in the lobby, he will go out of his way to walk over and give me a pat on the shoulder and say hi. He's done it on multiple occasions, and I think it's so thoughtful for him to take the time to make me feel special even though he is obviously in the middle of running to grab a chart or paperwork. I don't think anyone would think twice about him not saying anything while running by- which I think makes it mean that much more. It's the small gestures that Dr. SaDove and his staff do that really make me feel special and important. I've been to so many doctors that make you feel like if the chart wasn't sitting in front of them, they wouldn't even know your name or if they had met you before. Not Dr. SaDove and his team! I feel like they would hug me and (discreetly) tell me how great I look if they saw me in the grocery store! Again, I realize that these aren't typically things you would "rate" a doctor on, but the care and kindness they show really makes me feel LOVED, and that cannot be ignored! These people have changed my life and have given me my confidence back, yet they're thanking ME for coming in! They're such wonderful people, and I could never thank them enough for all they've done for me!

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Richard Sadove, MD

Richard Sadove, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 13, 2014
Do you have updated photos to compare with the before? I'm still debating on the gummy bear implants and want something close to being natural. Thanks
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December 6, 2014
Thanks for sharing. Did you post before and after pics?I will be having revisions surgery with gummy bear implants Jan 15th. What size implant did you go with? What size were you prior to surgery and what are you now? Thanks so much and congrats on your great surgery!
December 11, 2014
Hi my boobie bff! I'm on the other side! 5 days PO!!!! After the holiday craze I'll ship you back your silicone! Don't need them anymore! Lol
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November 25, 2016
I just read through your review and thank you so much for sharing!! I just got natrelle 410 gummy bears a few days ago and already love them. Mine are under the muscle though since I started with almost no tissue of my own. I am hoping they still end up just as soft as yours!! Those videos are so helpful!! I totally agree with you about how there is this huge misconception out there about gummy bear implants. With so many patients that don't like them you can clearly see that the devices weren't implanted correctly. Of course no implant is perfect but much of the defects like rotation or rupture that occur is really surgeon error or poor technique. My first surgeon steered me away from them even though he admitted they'd probably be my best bet for my situation. He said they're too firm and I won't get proper cleavage. And frankly if he did them then he is probably right. Surgeons tend to speak from experience so if they steer you away it's most likely out of inexperience or just bad experiences from being untrained. My surgeon was great at what he did but offering only one option for your patients doesn't always suit their needs unfortunately. So nice to hear someone else agree and to speak out about the misconception!! You rock!!
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Video of gummy bears!

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Pictures just don't do the ladies justice! ;) These videos were taken around 5 weeks post-op. Hoping to show how soft and squishy they already are! This should help clear up misconceptions from those who think that gummy bears are "too firm"! ;)
Also, after I wrote my last review, I realized that I never mentioned how I actually would catch myself sleeping on my stomach after only 4 weeks (I guess I'd roll over at some point in the middle of the night), and I had no pain! I was comfortable and actually felt way more "normal" than I ever expected- especially SO SOON after surgery! I'm still amazed!

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October 2, 2014
Congrats! They look great! If you don't mind can unpost your stats please How take are you and weight....what size implant did you choose? Thanks!
October 5, 2014
Thank you for the comment! I'm 5'2" 110lbs, and got 320cc Natrelle 410 Moderate/Moderate highly cohesive silicone anatomical implants (same size on both sides). :)
October 5, 2014
I'm sorry I just reread my last post And had a lot of grammar errors! Ha Awesome! I was going to get 2 different sizes but I'm only about 20 cc differance and sientra doesn't make that differance so I was getting 400cc but now I'm thinking 350cc. I'm also getting anatomicals but just sientra brand I can't wait! Dec 5th :) thanks for sharing your story! If you don't mind one more question What bra size did you wear before BA and what size are you now? Thanks so much!
October 6, 2014
Not a problem! I knew what you were asking!! ;) Mine were the same size before, but I'm sure with such a small difference (20ccs) between both sides, you wouldn't really tell much of a difference. Good luck on your early Christmas present! :) As far as my bra size, I'm slightly unsure. Let me explain: before kids I always had 32Ds (but just wore 34Cs usually since that size is easier to find). Once I got pregnant and nursed my children, I had 32DDs (wore 34D nursing bras). After I finished nursing, my breasts sat differently in my bras and I didn't like that the fullness was gone, so I started wearing sportsbra style bras or my regular bras or nursing bras with inserts ("chicken cutlets"). So when I went in for my consultation, I just wore my nursing bra with my inserts and told my surgeon that I wanted to look exactly the way I did with the inserts (just filling a 32DD, but not overflowing). He actually measured and sized my inserts and I'm happy to say that he got me fitting into my 32DDs (or 34Ds) perfectly without popping out the top! He definitely listened to exactly what I wanted an they fit my body so well!!
October 6, 2014
Thanks so much! So your 5'2 and got 320ccs? Sounds like u were bigger to start with tho too I think usually 300s produce Cs more then not I've always been small I'm afraid to be a DD which is what I will end up lol I'm very active love running etc I've read reviews that people stop running because they feel weird. I can't stop running! Lol
October 7, 2014
Yes, I did have my own breast tissue to start with. But my body also disperses my boobs in a manner that no one ever thinks they're as large of a cup size as they are (they've always been wide and full but don't project a lot). Even my doctor was surprised at the size on the bra tag. I think it's important to wear sizers or inserts and get an idea of what you feel comfortable with and not to focus on what the cup "size" is. I would have FREAKED OUT if the doctor told me I was going to end up with DDs! But then again, I totally forget that I literally walked into his office with that size (bra with inserts). Haha. I don't focus on numbers as much as what looks and feels right. No one is ever going to know what my bra size is, so I just do my best to not think of the letter size & think about how great my body looks! :) I haven't run or anything yet (not really my thing), but I have gone up and down stairs and picked up my children, etc... and everything feels completely "normal". It's crazy how quickly they just become a part of your body! My doctor did an amazing job! :)
October 7, 2014
I do have a bombshell bra I started wearing since my original pre op in may.... I tried on 350s then and was like NO WAY they re HUGE (Had to post pone til this dec 5th) so I got the bombshell and tried on sizers a few weeks ago... My ps put me in 350s and told me to get 400 because that's what 400 would look like I was like, that's it? Lol bras do make a differance! I don't think I can walk around with rice in my bra til dec to figure out 350 vs 400 tho Lol I do have to stop with the sizes though DD is freaking me out. I don't want to be non proportional I was an E nursing but always been a A/B my whole life Thanks!!!
October 7, 2014
Yeah, I wasn't about to walk around with rice for months! LOL! Believe it or not, I actually bought some really nice (soft) silicone inserts that are actually made for crossdressing men! Haha! ;-P They're somewhat expensive, but it was SO worth it to me! The company that I bought them from had such a huge variety that you can pretty much measure your chest and decide how wide you want and your projection (in inches) and match up to one of their devices. With the size I wanted, I did have to turn them slightly toward my armpit (they're teardrop shaped) to get the exact look I wanted, but I knew that when I ordered them. They worked SO WELL!! My nursing bra already had "pockets" for removable pads, so I just slipped them in there & they looked great! I think if you're just not sure/nervous about your sizing, it is 100% worth it to spend the money (I think it was around $70) to go that route & wear the inserts around for the next few months versus getting something put in your body that you won't be happy with in the long term. I think it is very helpful to feel at ease going into the procedure. I always feel so broken hearted for women who end up with implants in a size that aren't what they hoped for. If you're interested in where I got my inserts, I can look up the website for you. Just let me know! :) Oh, and as a side note- my surgeon knows that I'm a worrier; so I told him and showed him EXACTLY what I wanted to look like, he measured me, and he decided on the implant size & we agreed for me to not know the cc's until after the procedure because otherwise I would have sat there and over analyzed wether it was too big or too small the whole time! What's funny is that after the procedure, I saw how perfect they were and found out the implant size & it just seemed like an arbitrary number in my mind, yet at the same time it was perfect- not too big, not too small! I think it's your perspective that makes the difference. After seeing how perfectly they fit my body, I didn't care what the number was (same with the bra size). But before- I would have been a crazy lunatic analyzing it CONSTANTLY! Sometimes when you hire a professional, it's best to allow them to guide you (so long as you have trust in the person). I fully trusted my doctor and he knew EXACTLY what I wanted. As long as you have clearly communicated your expectations (and the doctor is experienced), I think putting your trust in them is fair. Also, if you can, talk to his other patients. See how they felt. Did he give them their exact desired outcomes or go too large? I think that could help calm your nerves a bit, too! :)
October 7, 2014
Thank you so much for taking the time to write that, I appreciate it :) What is your width? Mines 12.5 and 13 I think I fully trust my ps but she never did sit me down n say what exactly do you want She knows I want to look natural and not be huge. This might be a really awkward question but do u have anymore use for your inserts? Maybe I could buy them? Weird I know but I only need them for less then 2 mo and don't have an extra 70 right now for them lol You ve been a huge help thank you so much!
October 7, 2014
Actually they're just sitting in my lingerie drawer taking up space. Haha. I'll measure them and private message you with the dimensions to see if they are similar to what you're looking for. :)
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December 10, 2016
How much breast tissue did you have before? Any photos of before your surgery, and any photos of your them now after two years?
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Some photos!

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