Brazilian Butt Lift: Stories

Hey ladies. :) lol don't know where to begin.. well I'm 19 years old (will be 20 by time of procedure) 6'0" and 182 lbs.. I didn't originally want to get a bbl, just regular lipo on my stomach.. I've always liked my body since I was younger but I never liked my pooch..

Since I was a teenager I've been very self concious and would wear oversized hoodies or suck in my stomach so nobody could see it.. lol.. For a few years I've also been trying hard to exercise the weight off but haven't had much success, I always seem to stay the same size. I've never had a flat tummy.. so I decided earlier this year upon lipo.

I originally started looking at plastic surgeons in New York because I didn't even think about traveling out of state yet.. so I checked online and through a few searches I discovered real self.. I found a board certified PS that had good reviews here so I decided to have the consultation.. however after I left his office somehow *I* wasn't sure if I would like my results.. even though the doc seemed confident.. and I wanted to make sure I choose the right PS, because I didn't wanna go for a second round..

I promised myself this would be the 1st & last time I did this. Not only could he not guarentee what I had wished (flat tum tum)...but he was charging over 2000 just for deposit.. So I basically forgot about it cause I thought that was kinda ridic.

Soo, I came back to real self, a little down...because I didn't see any other PS's in New York that I was confident about, despite good reviews.. I didn't know how things would turn out cause most patients didn't seem to have my body type.. and I was scared I'd regret it if I just went with a surgeon I was 50/50 on.. so I started looking in the BBL section somehow lol..

I didn't even know what bbl was at first so I started reading some of the ladies posts.. and discovered that BBL might be an even better option! Taking the fat from my stomach and putting it on my butt.. At first I didn't even think about my booty, but then it slowly started dawning on me that I wasn't blessed with a backside.. and not that I really cared for it.. but I started to think about it (like almost everyday lmao). I thought my body would look better if it was proportioned like an hourglass.. I thought I might look better in clothes.. So that's what I decided in the end, that I was going for it.

Most of the ladies I saw had went with Dr. Salama, and they had some amazing results, ones that I was impressed with. So I did a consultation (virtual; with the pics shown above), and was very happy with what I heard.. and the staff seemed pretty friendly when I was talking to them.. so I made the deposit (which I'm happy was reasonable).. I'm set for 7/18/13 and I'm excited but nervous at the same time..

Never had surgery in my life and don't know how dramatically different I'll be, just hope it's all worth it and that Dr. S can fufill my wishes. ^.^ I'm also excited my mom will be coming out to FL with me and that she was ok with traveling out of state.. I want to say thank you to all the ladies for their posts, and their honesty with everything, because it really helped in making that decision.. guess I'll keep you updated within time.. til then just looking at other posts.. Take care! ?

Yeah.. I've just been keeping up with this and reading many women's post on here. I see that many are talking about seromas coming a few days after surgery and it's kinda scaring me. I don't want to end up with anything like that, yes i know it's part of the risk that comes with this but is there ay way you can prevent it? Has anyone had it but then it eventually went away? Idk...i guess I was kinda freaking out cause tbh the wait is killing me and I still have like a lil over 8 months to go. My mind has been going crazy over this...

I still also worry sometimes too. I say yes I'm doing the right thing for myself, that my body will change somewhat, and then I freak cause I'm soo scared I won't like how I look after it's done. I scared I'll still look the same. What if my body still looks the same afterwards? Do I sound ridiculous? Idk...

hey guys, just wanted to say thank you to those who were reassuring about the risks of everything & that I'm sorry I responded so late! lol. I've just been busy with getting ready for college next year, etc.. I hope eveyone have a happy halloween. Take care

Okay well, I was just thinking. Despite how my pooch looks in pics I have a veeeerrry slim looking figure in person. Yes, I'm like 20 lbs. overweight but being tall hides that. Since I look slim in clothes in addition to sometimes sucking it in, and since I have no booty whatsoever I look pretty straight as a figure. I don't really have a defined hourglass shape (unless I suck in my tummy). But anyways, the point is...how do all of you ladies explain your newly changed figure after surgery? I know you've had people take a second glance and ask you questions.. I mean...obviously my mom will know about it, so that doesn't bother me. I don't care if my family notices either because they don't really see me that much except around thankgiving gatherings and birthdays, etc. I'm more concerned about what my FRIENDS are going to say...or think. Especially my guy friend (who is my best friend). Everybody knows I don't have a butt & I don't have a body like post op patients so after I return to NY from Florida with a new body, and I start wearing tight fitting clothes I am going to be so scared of how to tell them what happened. Should I if they ask me? What do i say to them? Women on real are always saying they get attention everywhere they go and I already get attention for being tall!!!!! LOL, so it's not really the attention I'm looking for.. Especially for having assets. I want to have new body but I don't wanna have to explain how I changed...because I know someone is gonna notice. How do I play this off, stories appreciated!! Thank you ladies!!!

Hey ladies, so I have changed plans. I made the decision based on help from a few ladies here to cancel my sx. I've been looking at photos and decided to go with Dr Campos in Tijuana Mexico. I apologize to Dr Salama. Would anyone like to buy me out of my date? I know July seems far but it's probably a little earlier than what's being scheduled at the moment. Just want to get my deposit back and please email me if you're seriously offering. My deposit is $550. Thanks guys,.

[Update]: Soo... awkward. I decided after a debate with my mom on which doctor we thought produced the best results I decided to stick with Salama. So July is still on!! I'm sorry for going back and forth but I been stalking this site just 'bout every day and it drives me insane thinking what if I don't have the results I desire. I hope in the end I chose the right doctor and this money I'm dropping is worth it. Damn - so nervous just thinking of it! I added another photo up there cause I did lose 10 pounds from working out in the gym so I could increase my chances of having a flatter tummy. I'm going to try to lose more weight, I have like 7 months. Will continue to look around and check out future BBL ladies results and follow on the post op patients results. Again thank u to the girls here cause it's soo tough making a decision and these posts really help me !

Lost a pound and think of adding my chin, but not sure yet.. all I know I'm doing this 1 time, there is NO second round.

So I've decided to stay at my current weight, which is 170 at the moment. This leaves me roughly 10 pounds or a little more over my normal weight. When I posted those pics in pink and black undergarments I was in the 180's so I think losing 10 pounds helped make sure I was definitely going to see the desired results. On Thanksgiving I had some of the regular type of food like Turkey, macaroni, ham.. yeah yeah, but I did make sure to eat small portions and I also cooked healthier, same as Christmas time now I'm cooking everything as healthy as possible, using EVOO and upping my vegetable intake. It's important for me to start learning how to cook healthy and get in the habit of cutting out junk food (ie, cookies, chips, ice cream, soda, etc) so I won't get urges to chow on that stuff AFTER surgery. I'll eat it once in a while, but overall I'm starting to do a 180 on how I eat.

I was looking at asian booty's page and she had amazing results. I decided like her I'm also going to purchase a massage table around June, 1 month before sx, might take it with me on the trip since it folds like a suitcase. I'm not worried about carrying it around since we'll be taking cabs and I can just use that luggage roller thingy at the airport. But yeah, that's a sure fire thing & also I'm going to purchase a corset and butt out garment in July, to wear maybe 2 weeks to 1 month after sx, definitely getting the After Dark black satin from hourglassangel to suck in that tummy!! I haven't decided on the butt out garment but at this point I think anything will work out. I'm probably goign to get the corset in 1 or 2 sizes smaller, sounds odd because of all the pain your stomach will feel but I want it to shape my waist smaller. Don't care about pain at this point (words I know will bite me in the ass later :P)
I can't wait.. officially like 205 days to go.. that's like a bit over 6 months and yes I've still been stalking this website and daydreaming about that day everyday... my mom can't seem to get me to shut up about it lol...I just wish it was here now :P

Well lovely beautiful ladies, just wanted to tell each and every one of you Merry Christmas Eve and Happy holidays to you and yours. Make sure you tell your loved ones how much you care about them. I hope you all get what you wish for. Xoxo, god bless :))

The whole financing situation isn't finalized yet and we have like 5 months to get everything together. we are not paying in cash cause it's not possible to do at the moment. I'm kinda nervous, not gonna lie. I heard a lot of girls say NPLB worked as a last resort and this for me right now is 50/50. I think we might get approved, but then again I'm not 100%. I hope for us it is approved for this financing because I want this surgery more than anything. I cried just thinking it wouldn't happen.

I wanted to know from people who have used it , do you have to make a down payment if you're approved? And if so, around how much? I have no problem paying for that but I have never done it before and would like to be prepared for all the costs that'll start coming up soon. I really would appreciate your feedback, thanks ladies

Hey guys so I have some sucky news. Turns out something came up for an important family event this summer the week of my sx and I can't miss it, so I'm going to have to get a later date for Salama which I'll probably call the office and set up myself sometime in the future after this is sorted out. Kinda bummed, I really wanted to do this around the summer but it's just not looking possible at the moment. I asking anyone who wants a July 18 2013 date, or wants something earlier than what's currently being scheduled at Salama's office to inbox me to secure the date. My deposit was only $550...thank you guys and god bless. xx