“Brazilian Butt Lift in March 2nd 2012- Aventura, FL”

I have been going back and forth for about 2 years now on whether or not to have this done. Im scheduled for March 2012 and couldn't be more excited!

At first I went for a consult for just lipo of the flanks, bra roll, and abs but after further thought (and this wonderful website) I figured why waste the fat when it can go to good use lol. I have had a very small booty for years and always felt self-conscious about how clothes looked on me.

I 5'6" and about 130lbs. I would always wear long shirts that would cover my bottom because I didn't want to bring ANY attention to my non-existing butt. I will have abs/flanks, bra roll and inner thigh lipoed.

I'm hoping for curves - hips and booty. At first I wanted to go very modest, but after seeing the photos and reading the reviews I think I want a "Big Booty" lol. So now working on gaining weight - which I love! I can eat what I want with no regrets. And yes, I cancelled my gym member for the time being until after full recovery.

I will update with before and after photos in the future. Thanks!

 

Updated on 21 Oct 2011:
Adding before photos at current size. I currently 5'6" 134lbs 34C-29-36 (trying my best to gain 15lbs before March). Hoping to be 34-26-40. or close to it :)

I had smartlipo back in June on my lower belly (usually where most of my fat is stored. I wish I hadn't because now Im trying to gain weight! lol. I'm glad my doctor is known for "finding every ounce of fat! lol".

Updated on 10 Dec 2011:
Adding before pics again. It may not seem like if on the before pics, but I have a great amount of fat around my stomach (even after 400ccs of smart lipo taken out) and some back fat.

Updated on 17 Dec 2011:
I'm so glad I chose Dr. Salama! Seeing the results of his recent BBL patients lets me know I made a great decision! My only concern now is that I gain the extra fat needed to have to have the results i'm hoping for... I have gotta gain these extra pounds!

Updated on 18 Dec 2011:
ok, so I'm having my full back, flanks, entire abdomen, & inner thighs lipoed. Now I'm highly considering outer thighs (under the butt crease). and maybe... just maybe my arms. But I'm afraid the arms will be so sore and I wont be able to do much of anything. Any advice about the arms- please share!

Updated on 29 Jan 2012:
Almost just a month away! Wow, time flies. I booked with Dr. S 3 months ago and I'm so glad I did it when I did b/c I'm hearing the prices are going up and that he is totally booked up! I can't believe I talked my mom into taking off and traveling with me (she's so against this). Never having surgery before I feel like I need the support of someone close.

I def will pack my foam knee pad along with my yoga blocks (for sitting), compression socks and vitamins/arnica . Other than that I cant think of anything else. Clearance and labs will be done in 2 weeks. I'm too excited and this is all I think about. Everyone around me who knows cant wait until its done so I can shut up about it lol. I've seen and looked up more booty photos then 50 guys! Can you say obsessed!

Updated on 7 Feb 2012:
Too excited! I saw @optimistic143 results and they are amazing! 3 weeks to go! time is flying by. Surgery clearance and labs will be done next week. Still gathering items on my check list. I'm so geeked!

Updated on 26 Feb 2012:
Five days away now and it seems like I've gained all that I will at this point. I started off at 131lbs and now I'm around 140-142lbs. My measurements are 34c-31-36. I will post a few more before photos and then again before surgery.

I've been loving the after photos of Dr. S patients, but some stories of what these ladies are going through has me wondering. But I'm going to stay positive :) I'm pretty much prepared for travel- just need to get waxed, mani and pedi, etc...

I want to thank the ladies who have been keeping us all updated with their stories and photos. They have been very helpful.

Updated on 29 Feb 2012:
Ready to Fly out in the am and meet with Dr. S! I will keep you ladies posted :)

Updated on 1 Mar 2012:
Surgery scheduled for 1pm tomorrow. I got to get some rest. Talk soon ladies!

Updated on 3 Mar 2012:
Out of surgery at by 6pm. Everything went well. Resting but will post as soon as I can.

Updated on 3 Mar 2012:
I just finished walking for about 15 minutes through my hotel. Yesterday I could only stand for about 3 minutes before feeling faint. I like what I see so far but with the stiffness cant really see like I want to. Photos I've taken does not do justice (booty is huge) so I'll probably wait until I remove the garment tomorrow for showering. Not sure how many ccs. I'll post more details soon.

Updated on 5 Mar 2012:
I’m feeling a lot better day-by-day. My surgery was Friday at 1pm in their new operating suite, which was very nice! The anesthesiologist and doctor were very nice and went over everything with me. I wasn’t as nervous as I thought I would be. I was more relaxed by the environment, kindness, and professionalism. I told the doctor I wanted more fat in the lateral areas of the butt for more of an hourglass shape and the other fat to create a bubble or heart depending on how much I had available. I do regret saying at the end, “I don’t want it too big”, because I remember the doctor repeating, “so you don’t want a big butt?” Then I said not too big, but I trust your judgment. I should have said make it huge!, because I like the size now, but know I will lose some so I would have rather gone bigger, if possible and then lose some over time if it was too much. But anyway, I’m very happy.

The hardest part for me is the laying down on my stomach all the time. I refuse to sit at all! I was upset I let them wheelchair me out, but I was so out of it right after surgery. I will only sit on the flight back and not again for another 3 weeks before I return to work. I’m trying to keep what I have. Your body gets very stiff after laying down in the same position and it’s so annoying when I have to get up 8 times a day to pee lol. I’m not swollen at all, but I’m not sure if that is going to happen after my drains are removed. I will have my 1st massage tomorrow morning, which I don’t look forward to. I realized I have a high tolerance for pain, but I’m hearing so many horror stories about this massage that I am a bit nervous!

I had my back, flanks, full stomach and inner thighs done. The doctor said he would do under my butt cheeks bc I told him I wanted to have a crease. At my follow up he said he injected 900 ccs and took about 3 liters of fat. I took my first shower today and felt faint for a while, but it got better. Here are a few photos I took today 3days post op. Talk soon!

Updated on 5 Mar 2012:
photos will not load:( I will try again later

Updated on 8 Mar 2012:
ugggh... i'm so motivated now b/c my gurl Caramella1 has updated and is looking fabulous! But I am still unable to post pics. The website won't allow if for some strange reason. Sharon said to do a refresh but it's not working :(

Updated on 8 Mar 2012:
ok, photos uploaded! lol

Updated on 10 Mar 2012:
I'm still loving the booty which has gone down some but it needed to lol. Booty was too big for my frame. Sorry my photos don't do it justice! I feel a lot better now that I've had my drains removed yesterday and had my 3rd massage with Ceila (wish she could go back with me lol). Well, I'm at the airport ready to return home. What a crazy journey this has been. It's day 8 and I don't need the pain mads anymore. I'm soooo pleased with my experience with the staff, doctors, and results do far. I have a lot of swelling but I know when it goes done my waist will be tiny. My hotel was doable, but not great. That's a whole story in itself! Anyway, hoping to maintain what I have now. I had my first experience today where a guy is approaching me and he smiles and says hello. I have a pretty face but in the past I always felt that once the guy passed by he would look and be like "no ass smh" well, today he passed me and I have on me long fitted dress (booty popping). And I just felt a boost of confidence! Lmao. I was walking down the hall smiling to myself. It was hillarious to me :)

Updated on 15 Mar 2012:
Hey Ladies! Its been two weeks come tomorrow and I wanted to do a quick update. I've been healing well. I still have a lot of swelling around my mid section. I went to go and have my 1st massage here in MD which made my 4th massage and it was a disaster! A total waste of time and money. I found a lady that was suppose to have 23 years of experience with lymphatic massages, however, she didnt have a clue how to handle a post-op lipo patient. She didnt even touch my stomach! She kept doing something with my throat! WTH! I was pissed! So i dont knew what to do about these massages. I wish I had Celia from Dr. S office :(. I have excessive fluid and swelling around the mid section to the point where Celia (the massage therapist) suggested I have some fluid removed and she also recommended an ultrasound massage and a heat pad twice a day for 1 hour. Other than that everything else seems to healing well. Starting to itch around the lipo areas. My booty isn't as swollen and has softened up just slightly. I'm hoping I maintain what I have, but we will see. *cross fingers lol. Well, here are the two weeks post- op photos. I will try to get someone else to take them next time. I dont seem to be doing these photos due justice lol

Updated on 21 Mar 2012:
current measurements 34-27-39

Updated on 25 Mar 2012:
Hey ladies! I'm now 3 weeks post-op and doing very well. I started wearing a different garment about 2 days ago. It's one I already had. It's a Ardys Corset. I wear it with the board given from the doctor. It is shaping my waist line very well. I'm noticing a difference already with the extra fluid and swelling I had on my sides and lower back. I think I will buy more arnica/bromelain pills. I noticed the difference when I started taking them (I'm a bad pill taker). I've started sitting on the boppy pillow while in the car. I was advised to start sitting on it up to 20 out of the hour. and I can start sitting next week. My butt went down, but it's still nice and round. It's getting softer and a little giggly :) my inner thighs are sore like I did an extreme work out. I'm thinking about putting ace bandages around my upper thighs at night since I'm not wearing my garment. I just couldnt take the pulling on my shoulders anymore. plus i feel the corset is really shaping me well (I hope this is ok :/). Well here are my 3 wekks photos. ttyl ladies!

Updated on 29 May 2012:
Hello! sorry it took me so long to update. Its been almost 3 months and I love my results. I feel that I've gotten a little bigger. My butt is a lot softer and giggly. My stomach looks a lot better. I'm still itchy on my stomach and back as it continues to heal (so it's normal). I was considering a second round but I will wait and see what happens since I feel its getting bigger naturally.

Updated on 29 May 2012:
sorry current measurements are 34-24-39

b4 surgery measurements 34-30-36