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I am 5'5 and weight 169. - Brazilian Butt Lift - Miami, FL

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I am planning to get BBL in Dec '11 or Jan '12. If...

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glamdiva
$3,500

I am planning to get BBL in Dec '11 or Jan '12. If I can afford to, I'll do it earlier. I just wanted to know if anyone could give me tips or what to expect. I live in orlando but have been leaning towards going to miami because i feel the "more experienced" are in that area, among other places like LA, ATL, etc. I have been researching for quite sometime. The doctor I am considering is Dr. Salzhauer. I have heard many good things about him.

I am 5'5 and weight 169. So I am a little overweight. I used to weight 130, but I felt that was too small. When I was 130, I had no butt at all. Now that ive gained some weight, I have a little something back there but not enough. I would like to have the "Kim K" effect. I want a nice butt but not TOO big. I want it to look natural. I'm AA so it probably will lol.

My biggest concern is the cost. I wanted to know if anyone has had the procedure and how they went about financing. I am in college so my credit is hardly any so Ive been denied for financing. I would just work 2 jobs and save up but I kind of want this procedure done soon, and also a breast reduction.

Does any have any suggestions? Thanks!


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Jaime Campos Leon, MD

Jaime Campos Leon, MD

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August 27, 2011
I wanted to go to that doctor however I dont have that kind of mony. I am a single mother and I live in Houston, Texas and right now it's between FL and Tijuana. I know what ppl say about Mexico however I will also have mine down in latw juanuary 12 or feb 2012. This will give me plenty of time to see the reviews of the ppl who are going to MEX in october and november. I wouls love to have it done here however I have not seen the experience before and after photos here in Houston. Good luck! my Suggestion is keep looking your doctor is a great doctor. Keep and open mind and keep reserching until you are ready. I dont have any suggestions money wise just keep working maybe find something your good at that you can do on the side.
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August 28, 2011
What places have you heard of in mexico so far? how much do they typically charge? Yeah, I think im gonna have yo get a second job to save. I guess I just want this procedure soon, so Im rushing.
November 18, 2011
I am in Houston too! I might want to get mine done 1 month before my trip to hawaii... I won't be in a bikini I have to go for business... anyway if you plan to go to Mex TJ let me know! I am thinking Dr. C just by the reviews here.. I was going for a doctor in Dallas but he was at 10K..
August 28, 2011
It will be expensive, HANDS DOWN!!! Not only the surgery but if you plan to travel, you have travel expenses, you have to buy the body garments if its not included in the overall price or your doctor doesn't provide it to you. but don't shop for the bottom bargain prices, remember this is still considered major surgery and your life is in that doctor hands. so look to save up about $7500-$10,000.
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August 28, 2011
thanks! im deff gonna start a fund for this. I was looking at financing and that essentially costs more
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August 30, 2011
I'm going with this doctor too!! I'm very excited but nervous too!! I seen a lot of great reviews! I'm going during the winter I'm traveling from Texas.
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October 19, 2011
when are you going? what made you choose him?
November 22, 2011
I am from Texas too.. let me know how it goes!
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Okay, I have been researching this procedure in...

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Okay, I have been researching this procedure in and out! My first choices were Dr. S, Dr. Medienta, Dr. Salama, and Dr. Pazmino. There are all great but I felt they were too expensive for me. After a while, I decided to go out of the country because it would be cheaper they have many great PS in other countries. I was going to go to Bogota to get the procedure done. Then, I heard about Dr. C who is phenominal and has been doing alot of girls from MMH and RealSelf. I sent in my pictures and got a quote for 3320 which is amazing. It includes 3 areas of liposuction and would give me 500 - 600 ccs. I factored in hotel, flight, garments, etc. in the price and it came to about $6000 - 6500 for the whole process. After thinking about everything, I realized I wouldn't be paying THAT much more to get the procedure done in the U.S. So going back to my original choices and finally selcted Dr. S. To me, he has the BEST results. I really think he will give me the profile I want.

I submitted my information and I am waiting for a response. I am hoping it will be an affordable price. Sometimes he has specials so, who knows. It will be a while for me to set the exact date because there is a $1000 down payment, once I get that, I will set the date. I wanted to have the procedure in December/January but based off of my finances, it won't be until March (I'm hoping).

I posted a picture of me now, I will post more before pictures once I know how many cc's I will be getting and also once I lose a little bit of weight.

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UPDATED FROM glamdiva

All the more reason to love Dr. S, he has his own...

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All the more reason to love Dr. S, he has his own app available on iPhone called "iSurgeon" its a fun way to see how you would look with surgery.

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October 19, 2011
what cc mean ?
October 19, 2011
what part you will lipo ?
good luck
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October 19, 2011
cc in medical terms is cubic centimeter. It can be converted to ounces or pounds. It pretty much means how much fat they can put into the butt. I am hoping to get the lower back, inner thigh, abdomen, flanks and maybe the upper back lipo'd depending on the price.
October 19, 2011
glamdiva
thx
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October 19, 2011
Hello Glam Diva,

I am going to Dr. Salz in late Dec '11. I just wanted to let you know not to worry about the $1000 deposit. Of course they will say that because its better for them in the event that you change your mind because it is non refundable. However I was able to secure my date for $500. Im am 5'5 and 167 currently so we are roughly the same size. I am having lipo to back, flanks, upper and lower abs, and inner thighs. My price was 6,495. His office runs promotions every other week. Seriously they probably have a Halloween special dropping shortly. LOL. So I say keep your eyes peeled for those by visiting his website and joining the mailing list.
Best of luck to you as you make your decision.
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October 19, 2011
OMG were like surgery twins!!! lol Those are the exact areas I want lipo'd! How many cc's are you getting? And that price is great! Thanks for the deposit tip, I may be setting the date alot sooner!
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October 19, 2011
I dont know how many cc's just yet. I did fly down to Miami to meet with him and he did recommend that I gain weight for the results I want. I brought a pic of Melyssa Ford as my wish pic. Im hoping for at least 900-1000cc but you never know how much of that fat will be viable for transfer. He did ensure me that no fat will go unused and realistically that's the best I can hope for. So my surgery is Dec 20. Whoever gets the surgery first should share with the other exclusive info because we are so similar in stats. But even though we may weigh the same we could have totally different proportions. I have a photo album on mmh with my befores. Contact me via private message for the info if you'd like to see it.
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October 20, 2011
Wow youre 167 and he still wanted you to gain weight?? That was going to be my next question to him because I did not know whether to stay my weigh or lose.
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November 5, 2011
glam .. I am going to a dr in mexico and my cousin who is very beautiful had fat transfer to the but the dr she went to is the same dr I will use too. She paid 3,000. and the dr helped her out alot he took fat from more than the 3 areas why because he said he need to portion out her body!now she honestly looks like a little kim k! he also toook fat from her breast and she is so happy with that since she was huge to begin with but very self conscious!. i have seen dr campos work and it is great. I guess it just depends like me I am going in Feb I live in Cali so I am just paying for drive there!feb 2nd when I get my income tax i am gone!
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November 12, 2011
youre going to campos? I wanted to go to Dr. S but his prices went up and I refuse to pay 9500 when I know I can get a job just as nice for 3000. Im going to Campos as well as soon as I get 6000!!
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November 14, 2011
no ma I am goig to dr.Sanchez he is great like dr campos I am going feb 2nd!!!
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November 14, 2011
oh wow youre date is gna be here in no time..are you excited??
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November 17, 2011
YES I AM VERY EXCITED YOU HAVE NO IDEA!!!
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October 20, 2011
Yeah, he said that although I think I have a lot of fat I really dont. I might have been close to 160 when I went down there in June. Also I have a semi muscular looking build so I know people never think that I weigh as much as I do. I messaged u with my album info so you could get an idea of what I mean.
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October 28, 2011
hey glamdiva congrats on your decision with Dr.S, i havent met him yet but every time i have a million questions i call right down and annoy the hell out of those wonderful ppl. they truly answer and assist me every time and i go to him late Dec '11 as well... that was my goal as well so yes ive also dealt with the little down payment process. the quote i got was 4 areas of lipo and ft for 6700 that includes everything, garments and anesthesia, but there was a special, so hopefully you catch another one because they just scooched it up to 9500... yikes, but i am too fascinated with his results and consistency as well, hope you checked out makemeheal.com like every mentioned, there's good help and insight there as well. and much more active too. PM me to keep in touch