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2nd time around..BBL IN LESS THAN 2 weeks

First, I wanted something like a bbl since I could...

  • 3 Aug 2011
  • 1 year pre


First, I wanted something like a bbl since I could remember, being one of those girls who had height, breast, and everything else with a flat ass, I was always insecure. I never wore shirts in my pants, never wore the female jogging suits, when I tell u insecure, I mean it.



So I looked at many doctors and had to make sure that immediately I felt comfortable with the right one, and I found him. Well yesterday I got it done and let me tell you, not everyone's level of pain is the same cuz reading some of the reviews I said Im gonna be goooooood, well I definitely siked myself out.



I'm on day 2 n OUCH!! But I will keep u guys posted cuz I'm not even sure what it looks like under there. I am visiting my doc for my first post op tomorrow...


Today is about the fifth to sixth day after my bbl...

  • 7 Aug 2011
  • 1 year pre
Today is about the fifth to sixth day after my bbl and I'm feeling much better. The lying on my stomach is still a bit annoying but overall I'm getting used to it.

The swelling is going down n the bruising is slowly but surely fading away.

I'm starting to see the results and hopefully I don't lose too much of the fat that was placed cuz the doctor contoured my body nicely, and I don't really have a stomach anymore but that wasn't the reason for my surgery. I would hate to have to touch up anything. I go back for another visit in 4 days n I will talk to him about it.

I visited my ps and it went well. I was told I had...

  • 12 Aug 2011
  • 1 year pre
I visited my ps and it went well. I was told I had 600cc's put in. I'm healing nicely and I loooooooooove it. I can't stop looking at it except I haven't really gone anywhere cuz I don't have any clothing in my closet that fits, I love shopping for shoes but I think I might love to shop for bottoms now. I'm gonna post some before and after pics for yall

I visited the doctor on friday for my 2 month post...

  • 16 Oct 2011
  • 10 months pre
i visited the doctor on friday for my 2 month post op visit and she stated everything looks good but i expressed to her that i am not happy because the swelling has gone down on my butt but alooooot of the fat has been reabsorbed and the amount of money i paid, i am not happy with the results that i have now. I am not sure if more of the fat will be absorbed but i feel in 6 months, if i am given a discount i will be performing the procedure once more. I am not sure if anyone is/has been through the same feeling i am going through now but it is quite a disappointment and upsetting.

It's been over 4 months post op and I have been...

  • 22 Dec 2011
  • 8 months pre
It's been over 4 months post op and I have been reading updates from other ppl but the updates stop coming after about 2 months when everything goes back to "normal". Well I am inclined to post an update as I was looking in the mirror a minute ago.

I loved the look at first but it has gone down SIGNIFICANTLY!!!!!! I know there is a difference from pre op to now but I feel it was sort of a waste n false hope. My ps stated that some of the fat gets reabsorbed n because my skin is tight he couldn't put more, but now it looks round at the hips but flat. My butt is not a nice round shape.

I have been reading a lot about this procedure n realized I'm not the only one that this has happened to. I will try to get it redone soon, as most doctors say 6 months. But in the mean time put up with my dissatisfaction.

Confirmed my date for April 6 to Dr. Salama and...

  • 8 Jan 2012
  • 7 months pre
Confirmed my date for April 6 to Dr. Salama and just booked my flight and hotel. So now just have to start buying products and things for my "stay package" and since this is the second time around, i kinda have an idea of what my necessities are that i have to pack......so now begins the waiting and preparing game........

As of today April @, 2012, i am getting ready to...

  • 2 Apr 2012
  • 4 months pre
as of today April @, 2012, i am getting ready to make my trip to Dr. Salama for my BBL. i just spoke to larry the driver and he sounds sooooooo cool!! i mean i felt like i could converse with him all day on the phone. I have set everything up and all that is left for me to do is pack my things and head down by the end of this week. i will be keeping in touch with you guys and adding a before picture of what i look like now and an after after (lol, because this is my second bbl) when im done.

Unfortunetly due to Dr. salama's accident in the...

  • 10 May 2012
  • 3 months pre
unfortunetly due to Dr. salama's accident in the beginning of April, my appt was rescheduled and i had to book it for August 2nd, which ironically is exactly one year from my first bbl procedure. i was very disappointed when i had to be rescheduled because everything was set, booked, and ready to go. All i could do now is play the waiting game until August......
Good luck to everyone having the surgery and until late July..Everyone have a great Summer be stay n look good doing it!!!!!!

13 days to go for my surgery part two.....praying...

  • 20 Jul 2012
  • 13 days pre
13 days to go for my surgery part two.....praying to God for a safe and speedy recovery. This is will be my second bbl since my first bbl I wasn't too satisfied with. I'm not looking forward to the pain that I felt before but I pray my results are what I envision.

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missmiami 26 Nov 2012
So how r u doing
bbeautiful2 5 Nov 2012
Hey thanks for your review. I also was considering Dr. Michael Jones. The receptionist called me to schedule an appointment. Once she said he was only in DC once a month......had me thinking so what if something happens. I immediately said no. Your review let me know that was the right decision. He is pricey, did not realize he charged that much. How was your surgery with Salama?
mz_newbotty 13 May 2012
you look good girl why are you going for round 2? if i had a ass like that i wouldn't need a BBL lol!!
Lovememore24 14 May 2012
Thank u mz. Newbotty. My booty went down alot. My boyfriend says it looks good but when I put on clothes its not "round" enough. It definitely has lost volume. I'm not going for round two for a huge unnatural butt, just s nice large bum.
newbody ready 25 Nov 2012
how dis your round two go u have not updated !!!
Pinky Lynn 2 Apr 2012
Be safe on you trip down...Keep us updated! I'm def going to keep you in my thoughts!
Lovememore24 3 Apr 2012
Thank u so much. I definitely appreciate it.
LondonChicka 16 Feb 2012
Hiya ladies! I had my procedure done on 14th, wondering if anyone knows anywhere in tijuana I can buy another support garment?
make mine big and round 23 Jan 2012
Your insight has been verrrry helpful. I'm just in the investigative stage at the moment.. Scheduled consult for next month. Please keep posting!
pechuchura 10 Jan 2012
Wish you all the best honey! So sorry you had to go thru this... same thing happened with my breast implants, I wanted a natural look, first two months they looked big and amazing. Now I wish I had some more cc's.

Question: How much did you pay Dr. Jones? and how much for Salama? Did you negotiate or that wasn't a consideration for you/them?
Lovememore24 10 Jan 2012
I paid Dr. Jones $10,000 and that did not come with anything extra but I and I'm paying Dr. Salama approx $5,800 for the surgery, garments, n 2 massages.. but living on NYC these are the type of prices you pay....Smh
Butterhoney 9 Jan 2012
What are you packing smh how long are you staying ?
Lovememore24 4 Jan 2012
@girl2, I just scheduled my touch up bbl with Dr. S on April 6..now just have to book hotel n flight. I plan to stay 6-7 days so I could follow up at least 3 times before u leave.
@Gcoffy....I wish insurance paid something....even $100 off...but nope nothing
mamiso0co0l 4 Jan 2012
hey which dr did u go to?
Lovememore24 4 Jan 2012
My first doctor I had a bbl done with was in NYC Dr. Jones. He's been on Oprah, Wendy Williams, etc. The results set "okay" but he did what he thought would be the best for me not what I "wanted". So my back wasn't lipoed enough n I feel like I have a big back n a medium bottom which to me looks off.
I just booked my touch up with Dr. Salama, its gonna cost a few hundred more than someone whose never had lipo done in the same place before.
girl2 4 Jan 2012
Are you going to Dr. Salama? You wont regret it? I'm really planning on him because I love his results. this is my last time so i need to go out with a bang!lmao
Lovememore24 5 Jan 2012
Yup...Dr. Salama it is. When I got it done in august, after feeling the pain, which I didn't expect was sooooooo bad, I said I wouldn't do it again. But that was when I was swollen n it looked amazing. After the swelling went down and the fat got absorbed, I'm like I want the look I had when I first got it done... So here I am!!!!
I pray everything goes well and I get the permanent results that I'm looking for cuz until my boobies drop after I have a kid or two n I get a breast lift, this is it for me.
Gcoffy 4 Jan 2012
Can you get insurance to pay for it? Any loop holes?
Butterhoney 31 Dec 2011
You still look great .
girl2 23 Dec 2011
Hey girl, im like u! i had my procedure in April and im also on here! i have not personally done a update in a while, and i have retained my fat. however, it is not enough...when i put on jeans its like not round enough and i need a littl hips, so be glad you have hips! i plan to get redo in febn or march but i have to get a tummytuck as well because the ps made it seem like my tummy would go flat but the skin is loose and the belly is still there...jerk should have just kept it real! then they dont want to give you any money back, just touch ups, i dont want him touching me like never! so any way that is my plans tummytuck and more fat to hips and butt! that is why this time im really doing my research!
truluvsuks 23 Oct 2011
Congrats!! I have a few quick questions, did u go down any sizes after or go up a size? Is it hard to find clothes to fit that awesome new booty? Did u loose any weight at all after the lipo and fat transfer?
boompownj 31 Oct 2011
Yes, I actually went down 2 sizes...you have to wait to buy new pants.. I bought several pants and now they are all big on me
Lovememore24 1 Nov 2011
I also went down a couple sizes. I still haven't brought anymore jeans cuz I don't know my true size plus every jean maker n brand runs different. I'm really thinking about going for a second surgery in a few months because I feel A LOT of fat has gotten reabsorbed and a touch up is necessary, so I can't buy clothes until I make that decision.
RosaPR 24 Dec 2011
Hi numeee. I really can't comment on your difference because a only see that one picture. But from the look of it ..I see butt... Can you tell me a little of the things you stayed away from or did during your recovery? Like for me. I am on my 2nd month and I still have a nice amount of my fat. I was advise to not sit for 6 weeks...not workout for 3 months ...not wear jeans and stay out of the sun for 3 moths. Are those some of the things you have done?
Lovememore24 24 Dec 2011
I definitely did not sit on my butt for weeks, probably six weeks. Til this day I still don't sit for long periods of time (now its sort of a habit). I used to work out heavy before the surgery, I still haven't been to the gym yet. I never slept on my back or my side. I wore the garment all the time. So I guess the fat being reabsorbed has to do with my body. I was sooooo upset before but now I'm like 'I'm gonna do it this one last time n be happy with that' especially now that I'm researching like never before.

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