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It feels good to be able to wear cute,sexy clothes... :)

1 year half later....

Hi sista's here at realself.... it's been awhile since my last review. Here is a pic of me a year and half later. ...I am still looking into a bbl revision. That was put on hold due to having a lump on my right breast . It was a big scare...thank God that all test we're good and it was benign. If anyone has questions or doubts about Dr. Cardenas PM me.... she is a Wonderful,Caring, Talented Dr. :)

Dr. Salama quote

Hi ladies. Here is Dr. Salama bbl package special deal and Dr.'s suggestions:
$9,499. That price is all-inclusive for the surgery. The liposuction areas that are included in the Brazilian Butt Lift are:abdomen, flanks, and upper & lower back. Included in the surgical package is:

·         Surgical fee

·         Anesthesia Fee

·         Facility Fee

·         2 Custom Compression garments

·         2 Post-Operative massages

·         Cosmetassure Insurance policy – up to $250,000 medical coverage

·         1 Boppy pillow

·         Post operative Abdominal Board

·         Post operative Lipo Foam

If you would like to add additional areas of liposuction, we can certainly discuss that once Dr. Salama has reviewed your pictures and made an assessment. Each additional area of liposuction will be $500. In order to make your journey convenient and relaxing, Dr. Salama is pleased to inform that we’ve partnered with Serenity Recovery Retreat to offer full service recovery stay. For an additional $1,899, they will provide all transportation needs during your stay, grocery/pharmacy stops, fresh made meals, and 24 hr supervision to insure your well-being. Pricing is for a ten day stay at the facility. Please inquire as availability is limited. You can visit their website atwww.serenityrecoveryretreat.com. 

 Typically patients stay about 10 days post-operatively so the doctor can monitor your recovery and make sure you are well enough to travel back home. Please make sure this time is available.

THIS IS DR. S SUGGESTIONS FOR ME:
Hello Sandra,
I hope you are doing great and thank you very much for sending in your pictures so quickly. I did have an opportunity to show them to Dr Salama and the following are his comment:

“ Patient is a good candidate for the BBL but I do need her to gain some weight.  She has some fat in the areas that I will liposuction but I will need more, I would say about 10-15 lbs.  The areas that I will  lipo is the abdomen, back and flanks. I will use the fat to inject in her buttocks for more fullness and projection. As long as she gains some weight I foresee giving a good result. Judging from her pictures it does not look like she needs a thigh and arm lift and I cannot do them at the same time as the BBL. I can however liposuction her arms as that is a common request and with proper compression the skin should retract. Overall she is a good candidate.”

Nancy one of Dr. Salama's patient coordinators has been very helpful and informational so far. The only concern I have is having to gain weight for this procedure. I currently fluctuate from 155lbs to 160lbs. Last year before my sx with Dr Cardenas I was 30 pounds heavier and went on a diet due to dealing with hypertension. Im scared if I gain 15 pounds I will start having issues with high blood pressure again. Idk if that is a normal procedure for some dr.s to suggest gaining weight. Maybe some of you dolls can shed some light on this topic. Thanks

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For those who maybe considering a certified plastic surgeon out of the country. Dr. Laura Carminas Cardenas is the one... i came across Dr Cardenas here on relaself. She had so many postive reviews so I decided to go with her... She is a beautiful, caring, attentive doctor/person! I am so glad I made the choice... :-)