Meet Dr. Richard Sadove

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon & Founder of The Acne Scar Center

With more than four decades of surgical experience, Dr. Richard Sadove, MD, FACS is a nationally recognized expert in acne scar surgery, facial fat transfer, and complex scar revision. As the founder and medical director of The Acne Scar Center in Gainesville, Florida, Dr. Sadove has helped patients from across the United States and abroad regain smoother, more confident skin through precise surgical artistry and compassionate care.

Education & Training

Medical Degree: Rush Medical College, Chicago
Residency: Plastic Surgery, University of Illinois Medical Center
Fellowship: Reconstructive and Craniofacial Surgery
Former Faculty: University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Plastic Surgery

Dr. Sadove is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and holds active membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Specialized Expertise

Dr. Sadove’s career spans every major area of reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery, but his greatest professional passion lies in repairing the lasting damage of acne scars.
His signature procedures include:

Subcision with Fat Transfer: Releases scar bands and restores natural volume using the patient’s own fat.
Dermal Grafting & Scar Revision: Targets deep boxcar and rolling scars unresponsive to surface treatments.
Facial Fat Grafting for Volume Restoration: Corrects contour loss from aging or rapid weight loss (“Ozempic Face”).
Comprehensive Acne Scar Surgery: Customized combinations of subcision, grafting, and laser refinement for long-term improvement.

Philosophy of Care

“My goal is not just to treat scars—it’s to help patients feel whole again. Every acne scar case tells a story, and my responsibility is to help each patient close that chapter with confidence.”

Dr. Sadove approaches every procedure with the balance of surgical precision and aesthetic judgment developed over 40 years of practice. His methods focus on structural repair, not temporary surface improvement, resulting in smoother, more natural-looking skin.

Professional Recognition

Featured Expert on RealSelf, Healthgrades, and numerous medical publications
Contributor to peer-reviewed journals and continuing medical education courses
Invited speaker on scar surgery techniques and fat transfer methods
Recipient of multiple patient satisfaction and teaching awards

Beyond the Operating Room

Outside the clinic, Dr. Sadove is passionate about both the arts and education. A lifelong music lover, he serves as President of a local Jewish choir, where he enjoys singing and sharing music as a way to connect with his community. His dedication to the performing arts reflects the same attention to harmony, balance, and emotion that guides his surgical work.

He also continues to mentor the next generation of reconstructive surgeons and contributes to medical education and research. Whether in the operating room, classroom, or choir, Dr. Sadove approaches each endeavor with precision, creativity, and a deep appreciation for human expression.