“BBL: Miami, FL 17days post bbl NEW PICS”

I am 5"1 weigh 140 (it doesn't look as bad as it sounds) lol I have always been fairly curvy but I would like to excentuate my curves a LOT more. I have tried the gym and every ab/butt work out known to man kind but nothing has given me the curves that I desire. So I have decided to see a PS.

Today I saw Dr. Perry to determine the best way to get the look that I want ( I thought in would have to get a tummy tuck) thankfully Dr Perry said a TT is unnecessary and a bit extreme for some one my age (25yrs) and size. I showed him my "wish pics" and he told me that a BBL would achieve the look I have in my mind. On the down side I would like a LOT of junk in my trunk lol however Dr perry says I may not have much fat to transfer bc of my size (I would like 900cc but he says that is highly unlikely) he thinks I will be more along 600cc each cheek hopefully!

I was quoted around $5700 idknif anesthesia is included but I'm waiting on a call from his assistant Norma to get all the details.

I plan to see dr Moises salma on feb 8 to get a 2nd opinion and I will make my decision from there. I have never had any type of surgery befor so any tips/advice are greatly appreciated :)

Updated on 1 Feb 2012:
Now I'm a little annoyed I saw dr perry (consultation) a week ago and I've called his office the last 2days to get a Final quote but his assistant tells me she will call back then I never receive a call!
She says they need to come up with " office fees"... I didnt realize office fees varied with each patient ;( ... I'm really getting turned off with a week waiting & 2days calling. Maybe I'm just anxious but this is on my nerves.

On a high not mybconsultation with dr salama is next week and I'm really looking forward to it since this thing with perry has not come together at all.

Anyway I will try to update more before pics since I plan on my bbl being in march which will be here in no time.
I would really appreciate if any of you could provide a list ofnitems you purchased to prepare for surgery. Thanks in advance!

Updated on 1 Feb 2012:
:( having such a delima... I am literally stalking this and dr perry's website lol. I am 100% in love with the silhouette dr perry provides! He Sinchs the waist of his patients and gives a perfect hour glass which is exactly what I want! But I also want volume which I don't see much of... Idk which is more important to me :/ i want Both!

Please excuse me real self family I guess I'm just anxious and rambling lol

Updated on 2 Feb 2012:
Ok SO excited! Just got off of the phone with dr perry (not his assistant but the Dr himself) I already had my face to face consultation with him, and I had a few more questions so he called me directly to address my concerns. I think it's Amazing when the dr finds time to speak with his patient directly

Anyway he says we will be able to get around 900cc per cheek. He also says that he prefers not to do drains, he leaves the wound partially open to allow a natural drainage. He feels that drains leave you open for infection and causes more scaring, and he prefers not to use them. Also his method encourages a speedy healing however the massages are a must specifically in the first 2weeks post op. Meaning if you can only afford to do 8 massages it's best to concentrate those massages in the 2 weeks post op as appose to spreading them out over a month.

My final quote is $5600 includes anesthesia, office/clinic fees, one garment, and follow up appointments. I'm scheduled for march 1st which is only a month away (aaaaaahhhhh!) lol I'm literally jumping with joy right now lol :D

I will keep you all posted... Ttyl

Updated on 4 Feb 2012:
In preparation for my bbl I went to slender bodies boutique tomget my garment. I saw another member Danielle01 here on real self with this garment and the plates to go with it & her results are amazing! I will post pics of the garment

Other things that I plan to buy for surgery are

-electric heating pad ( for lipo areas mainly for back discomfort)
-Large sweat pants
-Large tights/leggings (to fit over the new big booty) lol
-Swiss kriss laxatives
-Multivitamins
-Iron pills
-Water pills (for excess fluid/bloating)
-Hand held massager
-Bath robe
-Baby wipes (when doing #2)
-Slender bodies garment & plates (can purchase online at Slenderboutique.com)
-Funnel & large restaurant cup poke hole in bottom (this is to keep urine off of garment in case funnel doesn't work)
-Maderma scar cream & neurosporn
-Dermoplast (antibacterial pain relieving spray)
-Tank tops tomwear under garment (prevent skin irritation)
-Pre schedule 10 deep tissue massages (4 firstweek, 4 second week, 2 third week)
-Bottled water

If I'm forgetting anything please let me know

Updated on 5 Feb 2012:
Updat VERY IMPORTANT CORRECTION PLEASE READ!
Do NOTuse a heating pad of any kind after bbl
I heard from another bbl patient that bit relaxed her however I spoke to my ps and he advised against it. I also posted this question on real self for doctors response and they confirmed that heating pad is not amgood idea on any part of the body bc some parts of the body may be numb so you won't feel if the pad is too hot and you could burn yourself.

Sorry for the confusion ladies. Again Do Not Use Heating Pad

Updated on 8 Feb 2012:
well I have made up my mind and i am 100% going with Dr. Wendell Perry! lol it took forever but my hubby and i both felt very comfortable with dr. perry and im sure that i will be in good hands

today i took the time to look up Dr. Perry (credentials/certifications) to be sure that he is who he says he is lmbo and everything checked out! I would advise EVERYONE considering surgery to check your doctors certifications (your life is in their hands)
if you live in florida here is a link to the site i used to check my doc http://www.floridamalpractice.com/linksdoctor.htm

also a lot of doctors claim to be "board certified" and from what i've gathered the primary certification that you should look for is The American Board Of Plastic Surgery (this is a MUST HAVE) no matter what state you are in the following web site should work for you it's ABMS.org
well thats all for now Real salf family Happy Healing

by the way 22 days until my BBL :)

Updated on 10 Feb 2012:
Just I'd put my pre op measurements: 36 31 40

Updated on 10 Feb 2012:
Bad news! I may have to switch my surgery date to march 16 bc I won't have anyone to help me during recovery for march 1
:"(. This freaking sucks! I'm already anxious and having to push the date back is making feel worse. I'm concerned that the longer in wait I may just talk myself out of surgery all together.

Updated on 10 Feb 2012:
My dreams of having the surgery are falling apart at the seams!!! First of all I assumed that incould get squeezed in for the march 16 since I can't do march 1 well they're booked the entire month of march bc I waited to long to get back to confirm my date (had to wait on my job to approve time off) now can't get it until APRIL!!! I'm sooo sad right now. I have tests that week of April so idk if I can accept the April surgery now.

Does anyone know if it's realistic to try and go to school for 1 hr at 5 days post op?

Updated on 16 Feb 2012:
Ok so I switched up to dr m salama I made my deposit and set my bbl date to April 16. I'm SO excited. Immade the switch bc dr s just had more reviews and support regarding his reviews and I was really comfortable in salamas facility. I have nothing against perry I just wanted a little more evidence of work (customer reviews)

Updated on 17 Feb 2012:
I was reading my info and noticed typo with my measurements
34 31 40
Counting down to bbl 9 weeks :)

Updated on 9 Mar 2012:
Just a waiting game right now. I have gained some weight not on purpose though.minthink the anticipation of the surgery has me on end and I've gained a lil something

Updated on 23 Mar 2012:
I have 3 weeks until my big day I've decided to re instate my jogging routine every morning until my bbl. I figure it's good to get my heart and blood pumpin instead of just sitting around

I've gained about 10 lbs give or take. My bottom measurements have gone from 40 to 42.
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Updated on 23 Mar 2012:
One more thing. My goal measurements after BBL are 34-26-46

Updated on 24 Mar 2012:
So I just wrapped up my shopping. Got all my supplies and about 10 sun dresses. I refuse to run around in nothing but sweat pants especially in this heat lol so I have some cute flare sun dresses that will conceal the garment and still look fierce ;D

Updated on 7 Apr 2012:
Ok 8 days until my bbl and I'm excited and nervous times 10!!! I just went on e bay and bought an under bust steel wire corset $58. I've done some reading and a corset will apply as much pressure as I choose (by pulling the strings to tighten) and I don't have to keep purchasing garments bc the corset is adjustable & it will give the extreme hour glass shape (I will wear a t shirt beneath it to protect sensitive skin) I will only have to replace it once my waist is smaller than 24inch. Also I plan to have lipo to my thighs and Im going to wrap them in ace bandages to apply pressure since I won't be wearing a full body garment.

Updated on 9 Apr 2012:
if you have insurance find a physical therapist in your network that does lymphatic massage call your insurance find out if you have a co payments or deductible for physical therapy. if you need a prescription for physical therapy doctor S will give you one. it took me 1 hour to do this and I SAVED $100

Updated on 14 Apr 2012:
Omg 2days until my surgery and I'm so freaking excited i was nervous but I'm so
f-ing over all this extra weight I put on (10 lbs) for this surgery! I'm ready to get rid of the belly and increase this ass to the MAX

Updated on 15 Apr 2012:
Surgery is less than 24 hrs away I'm scheduled for 11 am tomorrow :D... The only thing I'm not looking forward to is not eating or drinking after midnight! I always eat breakfast so this will be hard

Also I decided to add inner thigh lipo for additional $400. I paid in full during pre op on the 12th

Updated on 15 Apr 2012:
Ugh I can't sleep! Too excited! 12 hrs until bbl

Updated on 16 Apr 2012:
So I'm counting down 3 1/2 hrs until my bbl but I have to go to school and take a test then I'm off to drive these few hrs to Miami. My fiancé keeps asking me why I'm so excited "their poking you with a stick to suck out fat! That's scary" lmao thats what he said to me (rolling my eyes) I'm tierd of looking and feeling this way so &gym hasn't given me the results I want soooo... This surgery is something I'm doing just for me and my happiness :D

Updated on 17 Apr 2012:
EVERYTHING FROM THIS POINT ON IS POST OP

well I had my surgery yesterday it took 4 1/2 hrs. I didn't feel anything during but when I woke up I felt like I'd been hit with a ton of bricks. Dizzy nauseous crying and in shock. Thank god for my fiancé. I will get him to post pics bc I still feel weak. The worst is the back pain. And every time I try to lift myself up off my stomach it feel like something's ripping through my upper abs. Also my but is filled to the brim and hurts as if my skin is being street he'd to the max.

Updated on 17 Apr 2012:
my fiance took the pics earlier and they werent so great lol so here are some without the depends

Updated on 18 Apr 2012:
I got a good look at my butt without the garment and I'm still crying . Its completely fucked up! My ass looks deformed. I asked dr Salama for a round butt with ALL emphasis on projection that man did not Give me what I asked for he put some huge disgusting "shelf " at the top it looks like a hump I'm my butt and then he left everything else flat! He made my ass wide and flat I feel gross. I just had my fiancé to take all the dresses I bought for recovery back to the store and exchange them for sweat pants and t shirts . I'm freaking devastated $6000 and I don't even want to see myself naked

Updated on 21 Apr 2012:
hay ladies im 5 days I have my drains removed tomorrow and I will take and post pics then. I'm still very swollen and uncomfortable Iv had 3 massages all of then hurt like hell but I'm pushing through. I have another massage tomorrow ( Iv had one everyday since Wednesday) I plan to do them every other day until I reach 10 then I will go once a week for 3months.

Current measurements: waist 31 bottom 46.5

Updated on 22 Apr 2012:
i had my drains removed today it wasnt painful at all but im so happy to have thoes things out!

im still very swollen i really dont think much swelling has gone down at all except for my butt the "shelf" that caused me to go on a tangent lol has gone down and looks 100% better Dr Salama really does know what hes doing. he saw something in my shape that i didnt and created a beautiful new body for me :D

i am having trouble getting stiff when i walk. please tell me if any of you know how to get rid of or ease thatt stiff feeling in legs and lower back... thanks

Updated on 23 Apr 2012:
Hay ladies! Last night I switched to a smaller garment the one problem I found was that the hole at the bottom does not extend to my va-jay jay so it was a hassle when i try to pee. To resolve this my fiancé took some scissors and cut the front of the garment to expose my va-jay jay (he cut it while my garment was on) he was SO scared LMBO down there talking to my lady parts y'all LMBO "aww man I don't wanna hurt u what is I'm gone do wit out you" lmao he had me crying laughing

On another note a few people asked about the place and price for my massage
It's called massage envy and it's $450 for 10 massages

Updated on 24 Apr 2012:
(8days post) Went shopping for pants for work today and had to buy a size 16-18 with elastic waist just to fit over my hips and butt! Yes ladies it's that serious lol my fiancé keeps saying DAYUM what did you do? Smh I must buy elastic band to fit my waist better but it's still too big on my waist bc waist to butt ratio is 31 & 46.5 big difference

My butt is still hard so I know it's going to go down more I can't believe it's still this big lol I'm happy though I hope it doesnt change much

One more thing. You must prepare yourself for the sideways stares... Wearing my garment my waist appears even smaller and butt even bigger so people stare like crazy it's a little uncomfortable :/

Updated on 26 Apr 2012:
(10days post) yesterday was my first day back to work and it was hell. I've heard that the first 10 days are the most important innterms of not sitting so I'm finally there! I will continue to try not to sit but I don't know about going 4weeks like some women that a bit much for me.

Does anyone know how long before the permeant bbl result will appear? Like what ever I'm left with at 2weeks is that my final volume/projection? Or is there more shrinking after that?

Updated on 28 Apr 2012:
(12days post) I went to a family outing and my ass was the talk if the town. Im still in shock at how my family and friends reacted. I didn't tell them that I had my butt done I acted surprised that my butt was bigger. I really didn't know what to say to explain my new measurements

What do you ladies who have had your bbl tell people who notice your difference in butt size?

side note: my butt is still big from 46.5 to 46 inch it's starting to get soft in certain spots. My waist has not changed at all I wish my waist was smaller but I guess it will get there in time.
I'm not as sore I'm feeling a lot better still have occasional pain but not as bad as before

Updated on 3 May 2012:
(17 days post) not much to tell. im feling better except for the mornings i wake up with my entire body feeling like day one almost everyday and nothing short of two pain pills resolves the issue. but after the 2 pills i go back to sleep and wake up feeling brand new. im still getting my massages once a week now and they help relax my body (i only have a few massages left)

onto more serious matters. for thoes wondering about intamicy after bbl... its not too bad ya cant lay on your back so your very limited in terms of positions lol anyway my fiance was getting crazy with anticipation so i laid down ground rules no laying on my back and no touching my butt i told him if he wants the cookies he cant touch my booty lmbo he understood where i was coming from so we had no problems

ttyl bbl sisters feel free to ask me anything

Updated on 15 May 2012:
(4weeks post) i haven't been on here by I wasnt feeling well. I still don't feel 100% in terms of pain. My skin feels raw on my belly and lower back so i have a constant discomfort (not pain just intense discomfort). Also my belly and back are still very tight so standing up straight is a hassle sometimes.

I'm ok with my shape I am defiantly not 100% happy with ,y body. I went to see dr S and showed him my concerns. I paid to have full lipo in my upper and lower back and stomach and love handles but he did not do my upper stomach or my upper back. Now that swelling has gone down in other areas it's very obvious because my lower area is smaller and flatter than my upper. I have fat that bulges around my upper back (bra hook area) and I'm pissed! Anyway he says he couldn't do those areas bc he reached the max on how much fat he could remove bs I don't know why he didn't tell me that or refund me for the work that he did not perform. Anyway he recommends a "retouch" in 6months to catch what he missed so I will undergo lipo of upper back and abs and have that fat transferred to my lower butt check area bc that area is Totaly flat (he didn't have enough fat to fill it) also one cheek ismbigger than the other so we will try to adjust this as well. so my butt is big and round at the top and flat on the bottom. I will have to pay for anesthesia only so around $1500 for this "retouch".

Well I will keep,you all posted and I've updated my pics. PLEASE don't tell me that I'm crazy for getting the retouch I appreciate everyone's concern but the doctor And I agree that the shape of my butt needs improvement as well as the unlipoed areas. Idk if you'll can see the problem areas in the pics but trust me there are problem areas and it makes me feel self conscious going out in certain clothes.