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16 wks post op w. Gabay - Philadelphia, PA

UPDATED FROM tooANXIOUS
1 year post

its been a yearrrr !

tooANXIOUS
WORTH IT$5,000
OK, let me start off with saying this procedure could of been done better as well as the aftercare (garments & etc.). I still have some of my volume but its not as round as I want it to be . Thinking about round 2, not to go bigger but to go rounder; this shelf has to go! Now as far as my lipo areas -_- should I even speak on tht? Smh I feel like everything was never lipo'ed.. so I'm going bck for more or even weightless surgery :O, pray for me guys! I can't seem to get this right!

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Raphael Gabay, DO

Raphael Gabay, DO

Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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April 3, 2014
Can u post pics plz beautiful. Thanks
April 20, 2014
can you please post pics?
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April 21, 2014
Hi Ladies, I'm Patricia and I have a Boutique specialized on post surgical girdles from Colombia. This is my location Latin Fashion 4648 N. 5th St Philadelphia, PA 19140, phones # (215) 329-0352 and (267) 254-8409. We carry everything on inventory, you do not have to order it.
May 6, 2015
Hey. My friend and I were scheduled for Gabay until literally A WEEK before her surgery (hers was scheduled before mine), I found another doctor in the area. And omg we are so glad we chose him and that clinic instead of Gabay's. I told her about Gabay and also about Dimario which is the one I found a week before her surgery. I was recommended to him by a few friends. I go for mine next week but she got hers done 5 days ago and she loves it. There's post op care at the clinic with 20 massages included in the price. We were charged $6000 each and that includes garments and post op care. She has a blog on here as well. If you are going for a fix, I recommend you go to dr dimario on city line ave. the girls he did BBL's on look great! If you want big then he will go big, if you want natural then he will go natural. After seeing Gabay's before and after bbl pics I decided not go to with him. If I just needed lipo then I'll consider him but I need a bbl and he was not the one for it.
UPDATED FROM tooANXIOUS
4 months post

Heyyyyyy guys ! I know I've been gone for awhile...

tooANXIOUS
Heyyyyyy guys ! I know I've been gone for awhile but I've been working & shopping ! I've never brought some many skirts in my life! Why do I have an all of a sudden love for skirts ? Because now Its not a flat ass square back there, I finally have some plumpness. I get stares & comments. Though I think it could be bigger & rounder, I'm content with my results. The only thing i don't see a real difference in is my thighs & arms. I can def see where he contoured my body & i think once I lose these 20 lbs, It'll be more noticeable. I think if i had a chance to do things differently, I would have lost weight first & gotten a tummy tuck. I can say my confidence level is way past what it used to be. Maybe one day, I'll do a second round to go bigger & rounder but for now my money is staying in my savings ! lol

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October 3, 2012
@too anxious wassup mamma.......glad to hear.....@sexylegs i lost my volume at 3 months...I have shape from the rear....but no volume anymore....lol
October 3, 2012
nothing much, have you lost alot of volume ? i didn't lose much.
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October 3, 2012
girl look at my pictures.....!!!!!...yes yes yes.....I have gotten wider...and it has shape now...but no volume compared to the other pictures
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March 7, 2013
Congrads the whole surgery was $5000 right?
UPDATED FROM tooANXIOUS
1 month post

So I'm almost 6 weeks post op & I feel like i look...

tooANXIOUS
So I'm almost 6 weeks post op & I feel like i look the Same as before my surgery, the beginning of this month I was lovinggggg my body .. I mean I know he took fat out but its not showing anymore... I'm hoping its swelling because my stomach, thighs , & arms are bck to looking the same. I do see an improvement in my butt but not as much as I wanted... I really do wish i would of brought the car tht i really wanted instead because there's no difference. Smh , I'm really upset !

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July 23, 2012
It will be ok girl, you still have to fluff up , as they call it, so give it some time. Do you think you will be going for a round two?
July 23, 2012
As bad as i want a bigger butt , I don't see me doing a round two Smh
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July 23, 2012
how many cc's did you get?
July 23, 2012
I got the max cc's allowed... Idk the exact # .
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July 23, 2012
Are you still wearing your garment? If so, which one and how long per day?
July 23, 2012
I barely wear my garment..
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July 23, 2012
barely wearing your garment is a problem in itself...you have to ...when it is too hot ..i wear thigh high compression stockings....ace bandages on my lipos arms very neat most people think i am covering a tattoo...I wish i got more than 780 cc in each cheek...but my legs are fab....i don't eat carbs...... and i stay away from sodium...salt as much as possible you have to change the way you eat at least for 8 weeks ....I have a thong compression garment...where i put bra exstenders for more room between the legs...and I have the thigh and torso back one from Co coon is the company of both of mine.....my only complaint is my butt...but everything else i follow the rules............and improvise on the heat .....I LOVE THIGH HIGH COMPRESSION SOCKS $16.00
July 23, 2012
I'm going to get a new garment this week , its only been two days since I last wore it.
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July 23, 2012
Mama, you HAVE to wear your garment. Seriously. Go to Wyoming and 5th and get a good one. The owner will help you.
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July 24, 2012

Hello tooANXIOUS. I think your butt looks good, you said you were gonna join a gym and you wanted a bigger butt. Coming from someone who buys every fitness magazine that has butt work outs in it, I would only do cardio such as high incline on a treadmill, stair climber or the eliptical, all of these would help you lose weight but pump up your butt. Do squats, lunges, and hip abductors to name a few. This would ensure you keep your butt my strengthening the muscle and pumping it up and the cardio would trim your stomach making your butt the center of attention. I hope this helps you love your new body.

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January 27, 2013
Hello SB2478 I wanted to know where did u get the compression socks from? Also I've been reading different stories about dr gabay, and his work is horrible. He is a little rush rush but is it worth it?
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July 23, 2012
you have to wear the garment faithfully for atleast 8 wks. as well as get the massages. if not it's like u got it done for nothing. also if you're going for round to you may want to look into different drs. I don't think dr Gabay is an expert in that area. hope everything works out.
August 1, 2012
hey i was wondering how do you still feel the same about your results. I was considering going with Dr. gabay.