I did my tummy tuck and he went beyond my expectations. He not only did the tummy tuck but he lifted the skin enough to make my pubic area look 10 years younger. He liposuctioned my waste and contour my rear. His follow up was close and personal as to make sure I was happy. He wasn't cheap but extremely worth it.
Updated on 18 Feb 2014: Updated on 8 Mar 2015: It has been a year of my surgery and I am very happy of the results, my breast show off well and they are not too big or too small the scars are still noticeable but I don't care because eventually they will fade....
Hello ladies! I found Dr. A about three years ago while looking for a plastic surgeon in south,FL. I originally researched for plastic surgeons in Colombia, but when comparing the prices and putting in a balance the sacrifice of not seeing my children for at least 10 days and being away from home I decided to just pay the extra money. I knew I would feel safer close to home, going through surgery is scary enough being in a foreign country would just add to the stress. I had my first appt with Dr. A. on July 2012. They gave me a quote for $9,00 for a tummy tuck and lipo of flanks and back. I instantly felt so comfortable in his office, he was so nice and patient. The moment my husband and I walked out of his office we knew if anyone was operating on me it would be him. I had too much going on for the next year and wasn't able to schedule my surgery until Dec. 2013. During 2012 and 2013 I was overweight and tried many ways of loosing weight failing at every single one of them. I failed so many times I just lost confidence in myself and my will power to refuse foods. I entered a stage of depression that I wouldn't even look at myself in the mirror. My looks were affecting me emotionally, I would constantly cut myself from family portraits and avoid parties as much as I could. I wanted to lose weight before my surgery but I didn't. Dr. A. was okay with that, he told me I didn't really need to loose weight. He said that after the surgery I would have the will power and determination to loose the weight and oh boy was he right. I'm currently 8 weeks post-op and 42 Lbs lighter. I have been able to maintain a healthy diet, I avoid carbs ( only eat whole grains) and eat mainly protein, veggies and salads. I'm just starting to walk 30 mins daily x 5 times a week. I will be adding some photos later on today or tomorrow. Best of luck to all of you with your upcoming procedures! Updated on 4 Feb 2014: It's really hard to post these, least I want is a co-worker or someone I know to recognize me! Lol ... But oh well, thanks to dr. A thats not how I look anymore!!! I have the rest of the pics on my other phone, I should be uploading some more tonight or tomorrow. Also Just FYI my drains were not removed until 13 days post-op. Updated on 4 Feb 2014: Updated on 4 Feb 2014: Hey ladies!! I thought of making a list with supplies that I bought for my TT . Thought maybe it would be useful for you. - Moo moo gowns ( granny gowns from Walmart/Kmart/Target that open completely by the front. go 2 sizes up to be safe) I had 2. - Colace ( stool softer) -Benefiber ( also helped with constipation) - Gatorade 2 ( less sugar than the original) - electrolytes needed after surgery - Coconut water - Baby food/ apple ( first 48 hrs I couldn't eat anything else) - Extra pillows -Electric lift recliner ( this was a life saver) - Walker ( my doctor gave me one until drains were removed, I had a second one but never had the need of using it) - Maxi Pads - baby wipes and Summer Eves wipes ( for when you can't shower) -Girdle/Faja/ Garment - it's a must, it prevents fluid retention and helps shape waist. I bought a custom made one to my measurements. Best investment ever. -Cotton balls ( you will need plenty once you start cleaning your BB) - Peroxide (also for cleaning BB & incision) -Triple antibiotic.. I used so much of this I would buy the big packs at Costco -Arnika Forte pills ( bought from my doctors office, great for bruising and swelling) -Pineapple - great to pee ;) This is all I can remember now, I'll add anything else that comes to mind. Updated on 4 Feb 2014: Picture taken just now. Updated on 4 Feb 2014: Updated on 4 Feb 2014: Hey ladies!! Here you can see the difference between week 7 and 8. Not much of a difference. Some days I have more swelling than others, usually varies depending in my diet. On one of the pics you can see the front part of my scar got a little thicker, dr.A said to continue monitoring it, that sometimes it change. Usually at 8 months if it's thick he would go back and fix it. I'm still super happy with my results so far!! Updated on 24 Mar 2014: Hello ladies! You would think the swelling would have stopped by now but it hasn't :(... I see most of it in my back. I've been having to take my garment to take in for a few weeks now but I've just been too busy. Hopefully I'll make it this weekend, Im hoping the tighter it is the less swelling I will see. Im very happy with my results, I will be forever grateful to my doctor ( may he rest in peace) Updated on 31 Mar 2014: @newtummy4ptc here is the picture of the girdle! So sorry for the delay posting it! Sorry about the angle I had to take it myself. Lol... They custom make it to your measurements so hopefully they can instruct you where you have to measure and ship it to you! Good luck!! Updated on 3 Apr 2014: Hello ladies! I looked for the photos my hubby took morning before I went into surgery and oh boy was I speechless!! I can't believe I let myself go to the point where I lost any kind of shape in my body! I took some photos today and put them next to each other to compare them. Don't let anyone tell you your weight is an excuse for poor results! I was very big, I still am big compared to my ultimate goal but my doctor did an amazing job with the lipo and TT.
Hi there Beautiful Women of all sizes, shapes and ethnic backgrounds. First, I apologize that I didn't write pre op intros..I had so many things going on called life...I decided to go beyond my comfort ability and contribute to this site since there have been many of you who have selflessly shared your testimonies and experiences, I thought, I have to give back to the community. Im 38 years old, had one child 19 years old, currently weighed about 174lbs, have a firbroid or 2, diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) messes with hormones and also PMMD -Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder-..pms but on steroids....I don't want to bore you but I do want to give as much background information in case this sounds like you. I was always around 105lbs to125lbs up into late 20's, stress, bad relationships etc..and hormones...led to weight gain wouldn't come off. Even when I was thin a size 3, my butt looked like a wrinkled pancake. I recall going school shopping in my teen years and I was beautiful..but as I tried pants on my mother and father always said okay turn around...and I would, over and over, I was like "What?" I like them...years later I understood that my fathers concern was that I had no rear (how cute lol) I was told and made aware by one guy in highschool and it hurt. Since then I have been obsessed researching, staring, looking, lunging, plunging and who knows what else. I've had a rough life..Born raised in Canada..got married to a jerk in Cali escaped from him started new life here in FL ..met another nice ...then jerk man...however....on the side I saved up money for this...I was adamant that I am and I can and I will do this....before this was something I could only dream of going to a plastic surgeon...I wasn't prideful...just thrilled and grateful. Pre OP Appt- Met Yashira, beautfiul, sincere, caring, tough, smart, young lady. Couldn't ask for more. Prescriptions: (had to sit down with a friend and write it out to keep track) 1) Ciprofloxxacin 2) Zofran-take the day with you to surgery-FOR NAUSEA but for the day of surgery ONLY 3) Soma- muscle relaxer 4) Valium/Diazepam 5) Oxycodeon 6) Ranitidine -nausea to go with the cipro antibiotics covered under my insurance paid about $40 YES YOU NEED ALL OF THESE DON'T MESS WITH THEM. AS suggested get these filled well in advance as most pharmaceuticals do not like to fill that many narcotics at one time. Today is Day 4 I remember being so excited and stressed that I was so sleepy I just decided go in and get it over with. Showered, no lotion, bag packed, meds, and on the way..had no idea what I was really in for ..no fault of theirs. Arrived for my appt earlier as it was 6:15am..got dressed, peed, asked a few questions, Dr Auzrin came in and did the markings...for lipo.. arms, back and flanks.. then fat transfer--my request PUT IT ALL BACK IN. I met most staff very sweet, clean, professional, warm, awake and they laid me down in a warm bed with warm blankets, started an IV...I started talking and drifted off in 4 minutes. I woke up screaming in PAIN...shock...anger...hurt....I was in the wheelchair screaming get me off my ass. That night I had to go back I couldn't pee on my own I needed a catheter, I have a small honda...my ex was the only one I could get to take care of me. He said when he saw me I was slumped over and all he could see was pain all over my body and my face and he felt sick for me. I got in the back, lay on my stomach and feel stuck up against the windshield not caring. Got home...two people helped me and my boyfriend get me in...my right foot kept bending and wouldn't move, I felt like I kept bending slash breaking it...I finally got upstairs and don't recall much. I had to go back in the evening for a catheter and I was mad..but it was very helpful and comforting. Pain meds feel like they don't work but they are. Basically, you feel like you got ran over by a truck on your ass, the bottom by sacrum, the backs of the thighs feel like charlie horse all day all night, the calves, the ankles, the feet. I lost a lot of blood...that was normal...Dr Azurin said he got to get very aggressive with Lipo. The cherry on the top was having to lay on my back to get the catheter put back in. I haven't looked at myself much, I haven't showered, tonight will be my first attempt at a quick shower, wash garment with woolite in a fabric protector bag, and dry in dryer only on cold air or air. NO HEAT---during this time im going to swell so IM SO SCAREDDD BUT I HAVE waist cincher that goes over my garment and that i can wrap around my waist tight with maybe a shirt in between and then bandage wrap by arms to keep those tight no idea what to do with the ass. I'm sorry to be so real and so raw and I hope I don't scare you...everyone is different..I see women on here who are up and taking photos their 2nd day..how I have no IDEA....Thank you for reading...Ill keep you posted. Arms, flanks, back and fat transfer. I'll find out how many cc's on Monday. Please support me and pray for me please. God Bless you all and I would never choose any other than Dr Azurin no matter the result as our bodies mold and turn into what is also genetically realistically possible along with many other factors. I have no wish photos...as my only wish was to have a lot more then what I have now. I agreed before had to be happy with the results ...but I guess should have shook hands with Mr. Pain also. ****I never ever post photos of myself so I'm doing this for all of you lovely ladies who kept me informed throughout before I made my decision and I hope this helps. BEFORE PHOTOS --the ones I sent for consult. XOXO Updated on 23 Dec 2013: It has gone by so fast and to receive your comments from around the states made me feel very uplifted and cared for and thank you. I have some photos...they are for your review and assistance. I also had my first massage at Taras Spa who also makes the custom girdle vs the generic ones from the surgeon. It felt soooooooooo soothing. I think I had this on Thursday ...she is from Iran and travelled to China and always upgrades her skills, she is so earthy, holistic, caring. They wrapped me and a sleeping padded bag it felt like after rubbing some herbs on the lipo areas only and it was so comfy..they wanted me to break a sweat. Then I went to another room and had all of these teas that were steeping and used a ultrasound and placed all over bruises and did a massage ... This was the first time I saw my entire body as I had not taken a shower as I said in my last comment my ex was being a nice guy then an mean and I threw him out as I needed mental peace. I washed my hair by kneeling down on padded towels leaning over bathtub with a towel for the arms to lean on...felt soooo good ...then wrapped my hair and undid the garment little by little washing underarms breast etc as I was alone. Here are some photos for you. Today is my second massage. I woke up early today because I am stiff so I took a relaxer pill. Updated on 23 Dec 2013: I was told that my butt will be all swollen and I am ohhhh so itchy oh bruises etc ...Yashira said I would go through the Granny Flatt Butt stage first ...from what I understand it has to shift fluids, heal, settle in and take shape with commitment to garment. After 2months I can gut the buttocks part of my garment cut out. I really do hope I end up with a big booty as I know Dr Azurin goes under the muscle he doesn't just blow it up he wants as man fat cells to survive. Updated on 29 Dec 2013: Hi there! Thank you all for reading and for responding, I know time is limited, I've had 4 massages and I feel better wow !! what a journey so far...go quite a bit of attention from work, that was fun their like family ..I been wearing dresses because legs swollen today hey have gone down some. I'm sill itchy, nothing to complain about much. I'm now just going through he patient part of molding and healing...I'll post new pics soon xoxo Updated on 1 Jan 2014: Well I spent New Years Solo but it was healing I listened and watched don omar, beyonce, shakira videos and had a friend over 10pm and she left then. So during the week, my body was looking great, the waist is coming in because of this durable, awesome, custom made to all of your curves already...Tara's Girdles and her sick ass spa is 3007 W Commercial Blvd, Ft Lauderdale Here is her website ...she's so committed born in Iran, Lived in Columbia, studied everywhere including China for tea bags with ultrasound reducing inflammation.. Go check it out, if you come to FL you may as well choose her for the garment and all massages! Updated on 1 Jan 2014: http://www.tarasmiraclespa.com/english/spa.php Updated on 1 Jan 2014: Well I've been feeling really independent, boost of confidence and reassurance that I can go after my dreams even though I'm 38 yrs, I have a 19 year old son who is in Canada, my country of Origin. My mother is Guyanese and My father is from Trinidad and Tobago, I live in FL. So my butt has been looking SO plump and roundish Ive enjoyed the attention and basked in for a little bit LOL...today though ...it seems like its gotten FLAT ..yes i know I have read everywhere that it goes through the granny butt stage...I had 2 Liters of FAT removed and 1,000cc's in each butt cheek. I feel so bad that I didn't post a pick of me yesterday I looked so GOOD a better version of myself but today its FLAT I love you all for reading my post and also for responding. I hope my journey helps someone. I have stopped taking my pain med... If you have any HELPFUL TIPS ON THIS FLAT PART as naturally I've always had like an Pancake ass and my lowest weight I can get to is 105lbs that's what I was , I'm just giving you an idea of how small I used to be and can get too. I remained at about 125lbs up till 25-26 years (after my son) going from size 3 to 8/9 and over the years up to siZe 16!!! WOW...anwya I am at 182lbs today I am 5:"2 and so I hope that when I lose weight as I have too...that I don't lose the butt :( Updated on 1 Jan 2014: Updated on 1 Jan 2014: crazy yesterday this thing was poppin today its FLAT Updated on 1 Jan 2014:
After 6 months of never ending research I decided Dr. Azurin is the surgeon for me. My current weight is 120 (about 6lbs. over my norm) and height 5'2. My waist is already a 25" my flank/love handles are 34" so I am very misporpotioned. Dr. Azurin will be lipoing my flanks, lower back and possibly abdomen (yes what you read is true if there is loose skin he will not lipo). I may ask for outter thighs to be added when I'm there. Dr. Azurin has A LOT of experience with slender women and I feel very confident in my choice. He DOES not ask his patients to gain weight before surgery and I love that! I'm not down with doctors that ask you to get unhealthy as you can before major surgery. A few well known docs asked me to gain 30-40lbs and stop cardio. Uh yeah ok buddy. Great advice. Not to mention if you gain weight before surgery plan to keep it on unless you want to lose that ass you just went thru hell to get with it! It took about 3 weeks for my patient cordinator Lynne to get back to me but when she did the ball was rolling. I contacted them in June, wanted a date for August but he was booked till Oct. I am more than pleased with the customer service at Dr. Azurin's office. The hard part is I am traveling from CA to go see him so I have a lot of planning to do which is kind of giving me a heart attack! I look forward to hearing from the ladies who traveled as I have a ton of questions and details I have to start working on soon! Updated on 20 Aug 2013: So here's my traveling situation: my mother in law will be traveling with me (flights are a small fortune since I'm covering both). The flight there is non stop (5hrs) which is nice but the flight back does have a layover in TX (travel time about 7hrs). I'm more than freaked out about the flight home since I will only be 8 days PO. But hey NO GUTS NO GLORY right?! Just remember to get up and move around as much as possible. I will be flying in Sunday Oct. 6th and meeting with Dr. Azurin Monday the 7th and BOOM surgery the 8th! Will be staying at the closest hotel which is the Courtyard Marriott. They give Dr. Azurin's patients get a corporate rate of $79.00 a night. I will be staying there from the 6th-9th. Be warned they do not have in room microwaves and you need to request a fridge. There is a bistro in the hotel where you can purchase meals from. On the 9th I will be relocating to a hotel with a kitchenette on the beach located in Hillsboro Beach (about 30 min. from Dr. A's ofice). I thought that might be nice for my mother in law since she's never been to FL. The rates there were $92.00 a night. So now I need to make rental car arrangements which isn't going to be as cheap as I orginally thought. All the travel cost is adding up fast. AND poor Lynne I'm calling the office once or twice a week because the traveling has brought up a few dilemmas but they have been amazing over there! I've also been buying a few supplies here and there but I'm not going crazy buying a bunch of crap I won't use. I will post a list of what I'm bringing later. It will be minimal. Also Dr. Azurin doesn't reccomend all those massages right after surgery. I was told maybe a couple lymphatic massges when I'm a month post op. Can't remember what I was told exactly so I'll reinform on that later. *adding one more before pic, can't wait for these love handles to be gone! Updated on 27 Aug 2013: Received my paper work/packet from Dr. Azurin's office yesterday. Read through it and all of a sudden I was scared. I go to bed and literally had a nightmare about going through surgery and having terrible results:/ Ok brain stop messing with me! I have about 45 days left and will not be turning back!!!!!!!! I can say I haven't really had time to be nervous about surgery until the packet arrived. I've been so busy planing the trip. I changed my hotels becuase I came across a website called homeaway.com where people rent/sublet their homes or condos. I found a beautiful house 20 min. away from my doctor office and 5 min. from the beach which will be nice for my mother in law who will be taking care of me. Girls this is a great option and my nerves are much more relaxed knowing I have great accomodations. I have a couple weeks to do labs, EKG and get the sign off from my PCP.....it's becomming real. I have most of my supplies which I will list soon. I'm kind of stressing on a back up stage 1 garment for when mine is in the wash. I was told by Lynne not to even worry about garments yet and I won't even know what size to get until after surgery. It's crazy how much added cost there is to this surgery even after paying for the procedure. It's adding up crazy fast! If I'm able to add my stomach and outter thighs that will be an additional $600 an area! Guess I'm to the point where I just gotta laugh at it, the money is gonna go and it's go quick so be prepared. Cha ching! My next post I will list my supplies and break my costs down. Hope everyone is having a lovely week. Updated on 27 Aug 2013: I'll be staying here for 10 days. The 15/20 minute drive scares me a little, not gonna be fun driving there after surgery but I'll manage. Dr. Azurin's office is located on W Atlantic and the rental home is right off E Atlantic. It's 13 miles away and pretty much a straight shot. My mother in law is not the best driver in the world, should be interesting. Updated on 31 Aug 2013: The last couple days I started thinking to myself "do I have enough fat to make a difference?" I was told by Lynne that in small women even a small amount will make a good improvement. I won't even know how many cc's Dr. A will think he can get until the Monday before surgery (one down side of traveling). I don't know why I'm having all these thoughts but I'm a little sad. So far I've put blood, sweat and tears into this surgery and I wish I knew what to expect. My expectations are realistic and I know I'm not going to get a huge booty. My main priorities are my "love handles" and hopefully getting a rounder fuller apperance for my bum bum. Overall I'd like a nicer shape and know the lipo to my flanks will help so much. Well thanks for letting me vent girls, I know the friends and hubby are probably so sick of hearing about this BBL ish! Updated on 6 Sep 2013: My day is about a month away...wow! I'm having all sorts of emotions:/ Trying to stay positive and keep my head in game! I still have a few things to get done -car rental -order custom girdle by Tara -order foam bolster pillow (plane ride home, driving) -buy arnica pills maybe Aminosculpt Updated on 11 Sep 2013: I am seeing the craziest stuff about FLORIDA on tv! 20 ft Anaconda in the road near Miami!!!!! Say what?!?! Sink hole claims another life!!!!! Huh, sink hole???? Hurricane season in October, eeeeekkkkk! Florida please be good to me : ) Well girls (or the few wonderful ladies that take the time to read and respond, thank you) can I say as nervous as I am......the excitement is comming back. Yay!!!! LABS tomorrow, praying everything comes out perfect. I will have to wait about a week to get the results back. Cross your fingers for me! Loving the results of my BBL SISTER and fellow AZURIN DOLL @ZULUPRINCESS! Really assures me I made the right choice, Dr. Azurin all the way. Do I want hips? Yes, yes I do. Does Dr. A do hips, NO. And his reasonings are legit. He aims for long term natural results. In the long run that's what is best for my body type. Don't get me wrong I see some of these girls come out of surgery looking like POW! and I love that sorta fake coke bottle beyond blessed look. Unfortunetly I do not have the fat or body type to pull that off. Wishing luck and love to all the girls with upcomming surgeries and all the girls in recovey. Updated on 12 Sep 2013: Labs done earlier today and most resluts back already. Ugh I hate getting pricked it hurt! My HMG is at a 15.0!!!! Whoop Whoop. Happy happy happy. Only paid my $10 co pay so that brought joy to my heart. I gotta say today was a good day! Yesterday I ordered a custom made foam bolster from cushionsxpress.com It will arrive in about 2 weeks. I hope this works for the plane ride home and driving. I ordered it to be 13" long and 7" in diameter. It came out to be around $44 with shipping. I need to take my measurements for my custom girdle by TARA. Does anyone know how I do my torso measurments????? That will be ready for me to pick up on the Monday before surgery. Time is flying by! Updated on 16 Sep 2013: Purchased this Ann Chery waist cincher in a 32. I sized according to the guide but there is no way in hell this thing is going to fit. Even with that fat sucked out! Seems like Ann Chery runs small? The quality is very good so I may order the 34. Updated on 20 Sep 2013: AND it's not going to work!! My booty is gonna sink right down!!! Please any suggestions for my plane ride home???? Updated on 20 Sep 2013: I was cleared for my surgery today!!! EKG came out great. My prescriptions were covered by my insurance, $60! Everything seems to be going smooth. My day is getting closer! Updated on 25 Sep 2013: Well my mother in law came down with a bad Cellulitis infection and may not be able to travel with me. Scrambling for a plan b and trying to stay positive. I can't believe this is really happening now that I am so close! I know everything will work out. Updated on 4 Oct 2013: Well it's almost here! I'm kind of in disbelief to tell you the truth. I do have a good amount of nervousness going on. I'm sad to leave my family for 10 days, I will miss them so much. They are my life line and vital to my happiness. They will be in good hands though so that helps ease my mind. Also building a good amount of anxiety not knowing what to expect pain wise. I'm so ready to see what I will look like. I keep trying to picture it in my head and I just can't. I've had these love handles for over ten years and to be honest I was starting to believe they were here to stay but come Tuesday it's GOODBYE! Updated on 5 Oct 2013: I went pretty minimal on supplies. I did get Arnica pills, Bromelain pills and will be using a water bottle with the bottom cut out for a female urinal (heard it works better than P Ez). I have 2 maxi dresses a maxi skirt, sweats and yoga pants for my attire. So happy there's a washer and dryer at the house I rented. Girls if you think of anything I might need feel free! Updated on 7 Oct 2013: I had my pre op today and everything went great! I felt very comfortable with Dr. Azurin. The whole office is great. I also picked my garment up from Tara's and I am wearing it now "stretching" it out some. Feeling nervous but excited too! As I assumed Dr. A said I do not have a lot of fat but it will make a nice difference. He is also going do my lower abs conservative. Whoooo....can't believe it's here!!! Updated on 8 Oct 2013: I didn't get nausea or vomiting so I am very happy about that! On my second bottle of gaterade and second piece of toast. Peeing kind of hurts from the catheter being in. My booty hurts something fierce. All in all not as bad as expected but still pretty painful. Girls thank you how the well wishes you guys are amazing! Updated on 10 Oct 2013: TMI Warning: went #2 twice today, no constipation. The first night I was sent home with compression boots but I still got up every hour and went pee and walked around. Night time has been a little ruff with the stiffness. My butt hurts the worse and my sides feel sore. Still no dizziness which I feel is helping me a lot. Also, I got visit by the wonderful Zulu Princess today! Updated on 11 Oct 2013: I went in for my surgery at 6:15 am. Dr. Azurin came in and drew on me. We talked about what could and couldn't be achieved. From there I went into the OR had my iv put in and lights out! I woke up to the nurse putting me in the car. It did feel like i couldn't move my legs. I don't even recall the recovery room. Rode home on pillows in the back seat on my stomach. Once home took my meds. My Aunt put on my compression boots and set an alarm every hour for the whole night to make sure I was up walking. I ate soup, applesauce and drank A LOT of fluids. Girls to avoid constipation I ate a few prunes the day before surgery and a few after, I have had no problems what so ever! Today I went to the pharmacy and had a 10 min walk by the beach. My flanks have that sore stretching feeling and my butt feels like a body builder gave me a Charlie horse. I am so over laying on my stomach! My garment is working out fine no issues with that. The open crotch hole does seem like its crooked though. Ok time for my 50th nap of the day! Ladies this surgery is mind over matter a 100% Updated on 13 Oct 2013: Had my first shower, it felt so good. No lightheaded ness or passing out. Put on the garment from my doctors office which is much more comfortable than the vedette. Other than m&m the extreme butt pain everything seems to be going well. I have a good appetite and I'm sleeping a lot. I seem to be going through my pain meds fast. Seeing my body was kind of crazy. Muffin top gone some bruising and my butt looks like a big granny butt, I hope that changes. Thank you to all the ladies who have shared kind and positive thoughts its really helped along the way. Tomorrow I see Dr. Azurin for my last time befor I fly back home. Hope he can give me some insight about this big granny butt because right now it makes me want to cry. Updated on 13 Oct 2013: The vedette is more comfortable than the Tara garment. Updated on 13 Oct 2013: I will probably take this down shortly. My butt looks like a long old ladies butt and I hate it. HATE IT. Is it big yes! Is it cute, NO! I see Dr. Azurin tomorrow and he will be hearing about this. Also I know things take time to settle. I think this garment may be a little too small also. Ladies any comments or advice about how your tush looked right after??? I'm feeling so heart broken : ( Updated on 14 Oct 2013: I'm devastated to say the least. If I wanted a huge 45 year old but I would of gained 30lbs and went without the pain. Also I feel like both garments are a little bit of a let down. Guess I'm just having a mad day. My butt is STILL in serious pain and the stiffness, well geez I never knew it was possible to even feel that. I'm so sick of all this. My head strong is starting to fade.....fast. Updated on 15 Oct 2013: This is some journey! Today I went out shopping and out to eat. Cane home took a shower and let me tell you it was an Olympic triathlon getting my garment back on. Whoooo! Pain is still there. Sometimes not too bad sometimes severe. Can't wait to see my body change the next few months. Updated on 15 Oct 2013: I know I'm super swollen but that tire around my waist is gone!!!!! My stomach looks nice and I will post better pics soon. I know I have a lot of work to do in the gym and eating clean but I feel much more motivated with out that baggage around my sides and back. Updated on 15 Oct 2013: Blame it all allll alllcohol, just kidding blame the Percs! Updated on 17 Oct 2013: Was ok. Def feeling it now that I'm home. My knees are swollen the size of cantaloupes! Still a little pain in my ass and sides. Stomach hurts a tiny bit. Not itchiness or burning yet. Have felt the ripping feeling in my flanks a few times. Taking meds only twice a day. Thought is be ready to drive but no way! Maybe next week. Here's another pic from same day as others. Swell hell to say the least Updated on 18 Oct 2013: Feeling pretty good. Do have some pain. Nights and mornings seem to be the worse with pain ans stiffness. To recap: my surgery took about 3 hours. I got a little over 400cc's put in my butt. I already knew it wouldn't be a huge difference but it certainly is a nice difference. I had no side effects like dizziness, throwing up or constipation. Just pain! Also no leaking fluid what so ever. Hopefully hubby will help me take some better pics tonight to show the few women who actually care about my blog and results. You few women are the only reason I stay on RS. So stay tuned can't wait to see whats under all this swelling! Dr. Azurin is a great doctor and I am very pleased so far. Updated on 20 Oct 2013: Still really swollen not to much change although booty is rounding out some. Updated on 20 Oct 2013: Waking up with this stiffness is something else I tell you! My elbows and knees are begging for mercy! I really have nothing to add or update that some of the amazing vets haven't already gotten to. I'm so glad I choose Dr. Azurin. He gives smooth natural results. He's perfect for you you slender ladies with minimal fat. I like my results so far! Eating healthier waiting to get cleared for the gym (I have a few weeks). Going shopping with the fam today so we'll see if I get a visit from the good ol swell hell. Also still loving my Tara Girdle, worth the money. I think I have a week or two before I send it back to get taken in. Yesterday I ordered an Ann Chery for back up because I do not like the Vedette I purchased ($140) from my doctors office. Have to wash my Tara today , shower day yippee! Any advice on washing? The first time it was washed my aunt did it while I was sleeping. Ok ladies enjoy football Sunday I know I am! Updated on 21 Oct 2013: Guys do you think this swelling in lower mid back or a seroma? I will call Dr. Azurin tomorrow and send a pic. It's giving me a lot of worry and anxiety though:( Updated on 21 Oct 2013: Please tell me it's not a SEROMA. I'm all the way across the country from my doctor and I don't even know where to begin with getting it drained. Updated on 23 Oct 2013: The last two days I've been very sore and stiff. Lynne said I can lay on my butt now but I just can't bring myself to do it! I'm going to wait another week before I attempt driving. To clarify from earlier posts about my garments at first my Vedette I bought from the office felt comfortable but it makes my butt look weird and that's why I was so upset those first posts. It made my butt look terrible. Also my Tara was so tight it was uncomfortable. I can officially say without a doubt I love my custom made Tara garment. Tara has been in the girdle business for along time and really knows her stuff. Also she makes butt out garments too for the ladies whose surgeons prefer that method. Any how just taking it day by day. I'm really loving my results do far. Dr. Azurin is such a great sculptor! I couldn't be happier. My waist is so tiny and my butt is not huge but it's round and has that feminine heart shape. I'm not sure if that man will ever know what he's truly done for me. Looking in the mirror I can't even believe it's the same person. Happy happy happy! Updated on 25 Oct 2013: My PC said she thought my back was still swelling and didn't see a seroma. So hopefully she's right. What she did say is that there is a crease in my back and we need to figure out what's causing it. My garment is still pretty tight and I don't feel it creasing. I believe it's the white binder my doctor has me wearing. Just over the foam piece it buckles no matter how tight the binder is. Not sure why this is happening? Any waiting to hear back from Lynne I'm sure it won't be until Monday. In the mean I'll just have major anxiety about a permanent crease in my back. I swear it never ends with this surgery! Feeling a little frustrated. Updated on 25 Oct 2013: To add photo of what the binder is doing. Do you ladies think this could be it? I'm so bad about posting before I add pics! Updated on 26 Oct 2013: So BBL girls I am 18 days PO today. Feeling much better but my sides and lower back are pretty tender. The itchies have paying visits here and there. The Benadryl Gel is the truth! Probably one of the only things I bought that I actually use. As far as my results go: I AM VERY HAPPY! Dr. A is the best! I got a small bubble butt and I love it! I wish I had a little projection but hey you can't have it all! Had to call Tara's Garments this morning with my new waist measurement. Pulled tight....wait for it....22" um whoa! Just waiting on new tighter garment because the crease is also spreading to my sides. My garment feels tight but Tara is right it seems tight but I'm shrinking pretty fast. Here's some pics ladies. Still can't believe the change in my body. Updated on 6 Nov 2013: Finally hit the 4 week PO mark! Healing seems to be going slow for me. Sides and lower back still tender. No more burning and very little itching. I started driving a little and it's pretty uncomfortable. I am using a yoga mat with pillows behind my back and it puts a lot of pressure on my spine. I went for a lymphatic massage last week and also had some massaging on my flanks. It really helped my flank area not feel so sore and so tight. I felt really good after. I will be doing one a week for at least a month. I've also been skipping self massage time here and there :( not good better get it together! I still feel pretty tired and would say I only feel 60% back to normal. I also feel like I am in my "flat" stage. I've lost all the swelling in my butt. It's not to much smaller, just a little smaller. I'm getting very anxious to start working out again. I can do treadmill walking at 6 weeks. My new tighter garment came and it's pretty tight but still creases in my waist area. My doctors office does not want foam underneath garment so I'm not really sure what to do at this point. This whole garment situation is driving me crazy! I'm also cleared to sit on my butt but I can only tolerate a few minutes here and there. Updated on 22 Nov 2013: Not to much to update. I would say around 4-5 weeks I noticed my butt much small than it was. Dr. A said I didn't have a whole lot of fat to transfer but geez talk about getting used to the swollen look. I didn't measure consistently so I'm not sur how much I've lost. I also lost 4 lbs which I'm trying to gain back. Also been struck by the stomach flu which was terrible on a healing BBL body. I haven't taken any recent photos but will do so when I'm feeling up to it. Updated on 1 Jan 2014: Ok girls I know it's been awhile. I've been without my garment 100% since week 9. I DO swell A LOT without it. Also my flanks are still very sore and tender. Some days and nights I wear my white binder to help the swelling but at this point I feel like I'll be swollen forever! Dr A says the lower back swelling is the last to go down and can take a few months or longer to go away completely. The Booty I'm now at 37 inches and I'm not sure what I was at before surgery, maybe a 34 1/2 ? My butt is bigger but in a weird way. I have a long butt crack so I have more of the upside down heart shape. I don't have a lot of projection and I didn't no get the lifting effect that most get from this surgery. Dr A told me about these things prior to surgery so it's no surprise. I only had 400cc each side so I barely had enough fat to merely "fill" in. I really need to exercise because I do not have much of an under crease and I feel it makes my butt look long and flat. I just got to the point where I started exercising a few times a week for 30 min. Still no running yet, to painful. My big issues are the small areas if cellulite I had on my butt cheeks pre op are now much larger. Very self conscious about that. I haven't spoken to my doctor yet to see what can be done. Overall I am very happy with my results and see a big change with the lipo of my flanks. Dr. A really enhanced my figure. This surgery has been crazy ride that's for sure but I can say so far I do not have any regrets and for me it was worth it all the way. Sorry I have not taken very many pictures and will try to get some better ones up soon. Updated on 26 Feb 2014: Dr. Azurin was such a great man and a talented surgeon. He changed my life. I am blessed to have had my surgery with him. My love and prayers go out to his loved ones. I am at a loss for words. Updated on 23 May 2014: Well girls I do not have to much to add. I'm 37 1/2 around hips and 23 1/2 (sometimes 24 depending on diet) in my waist. I have pain in my very lower back tail bone area. I believe from the surgery, feels like a dull ache when I sit for long periods of time. I still have mixed emotions. I did not gain much in the booty area, I feel like maybe I should of put on some weight. There was a huge difference in my flanks and I have a nice curve in my lower back. Overall I look much better and need to focus on fine tuning with exercise and diet. I would say it was worth it 100%. I'd like it a little bigger and rounder but I'm thankful for the improvement. Not sure if I would consider a round 2 because I don't know who I would go with and if I want to be out of commission that long again. Dr. A passed and I have had no contact with any one from his office. I feel like my journey has come to an end. Good luck to all you beautiful ladies.
I am 28 5'1 and 173 lbs after 5 kids that include a set of twins i really need a tummy tuck and since i am doing the surgery already might as well try and see if i can get some projection on my ass I hope dr azurin is able to give me a big ass cause really thats what I want. BUT I AM SO SCARED I PRAY EVERYTHING GOES WELL and i will give you my post op pictures as soon as i can because really this site helped me soooo much with my decision . Updated on 21 Aug 2013: Well thank god I made it thru I just want to say how easy it was I just went in the office and everything was over b3fore I knew it dr a and his team are Super nice qnd professional just the recovery girls its hard but meds helped alot I will post pictures n as soon as I am able to move more but over all the padding iam already able to feel my smqll3r waist Updated on 8 Nov 2013: Pics coming soon Updated on 11 Nov 2013: This was 2 weeks post op still couldnt stand up straight excuse the mess Updated on 11 Nov 2013: This was2 weeks post op I was still sore and couldnt stand up straight Updated on 11 Nov 2013:
I live out of state, but was willing to travel in order to achieve what I want. I have been researching this procedure for a few years now and I'm excited that I can finally get this done! In my metro area, Dr. Jimerson is everyone's top pick. Although I've liked a few girls that I've seen by him, I knew he wasn't the right one for me because has a tendency to give women a big ol' "shelf" and most of them are left with the same exact sequence of scars on their butts and backs. I was looking for more natural curves without the "bullet wounds". Lol. I consulted with a few other surgeons as well, but chose not to go with them for several different reasons. I came across Dr. Azurin and did my research. I've put my faith in him and his wonderful assistant Lynne and I'm finally going in the morning for the procedure. I went and met them in person today and we went over the details of my surgery. He explained what he's gonna do, what he won't do, and why. I respected his honesty. I can't wait to see how I turn out!!!!! :) I've already been warned that the recovery is pretty painful, but this is a sacrifice I'm willing to make if it will boost my confidence. My body isn't the best, but I've just always threw on a good bra, started sucking my stomach in once it got a lil bigger, and dressed fashionably in clothes that hid my true shape. #teamnospongebob. I'm ready to throw on a bodycon dress! I may be a little out of it tomorrow so I'll update you ladies as soon as I can, pics and all. I've got a rough morning ahead of me so goodnight ladies! Updated on 10 Jun 2013: Let's start with the morning of my surgery. I get there with a serious case of butterflies and I was greeted by a sweet nurse. She took a pee sample and then took me to a room to change into a thong and bra. I waited for quite a while then Dr. Azurin came to the room with the nurse to take my before pictures and to mark me. He made me feel comfortable and I was ready even though I was quite nervous. They took me to the room where the surgery was performed and the anesthesiologist hooked me up to the IVs. I don't remember much after that besides waking up out of it in a wheel chair complaining that I had to get out of the wheel chair. Lol. I was so high but I felt the butt pain! I walked out like Frankenstein- completely out of it! Lol. I can laugh about it now, but it wasn't funny then. I have a family member here with me to help me along this journey and they were freaked out. I remember some discomfort, crashing as soon as I got back to my hotel room, and having a shaky night of sleep. Day 2 and 3 was a bit worst than day 1. The anesthesia was gone away and I was depending on my prescribed meds to ease my pain. Laying on my stomach was so hard. It's not like any other time you lay on your stomach. You have to deal with the fact that your butt and back hurt on top of the fact that your neck hurts. You also have to deal with the compression of the white wrap and Styrofoam padding that you HAVE to wear on top of your post surgery garment. You can't move like normal because walking, bending, kneeling, and moving as swiftly as your norm is null and void. You almost have to learn how to do everything again. My family has been great with helping me take my meds on time, helping me walk, getting me in and out of bed, getting my meals, etc. You HAVE to practice walking a lot and ice your swollen areas. Getting comfortable is soooo hard, but you'll eventually be okay. Remember the pain is just a small temporary sacrifice you have to make to get the body you've always wanted. By day 4 you need to poop. I had no problem peeing, but since I couldn't poop on my own my family had to insert a suppository in me to make me go. Once I broke the seal, I had no further problems pooping. I'm still taking my meds, but not to the max. My worst pain, at first, was my butt. My back pain and the irritation of me not being able to walk or sit has definitely bypassed my butt pain. Don't get me wrong, it still feels like my butt is pregnant and the baby is trying to bust out, but the other pain takes away from it. It is now day 6 and I took my first shower today. I had been washing up at the sink, but was too scared of washing any dirt into any slightly open incisions or something to take a shower just yet. I'm sure that everything is sealed now so I felt super comfortable about taking everything off and showering. I FEEL SO GREAT. It felt a little weird having my garment and padding off but it was pretty awesome seeing my new shape completely naked. I think I look pretty good now and I still have lots of swelling that still needs to go down. My stomach is flat, my sides curve inward, I have a butt now, and my back fat is gone from my rolls but the lines are still there where the rolls were. I'll have to let time take it's course on those lines going away in combination with me working out in 5 weeks to work on it. I don't have any saggy or folding skin. My skin is just sensitive right now (to be expected) in my midsection area- back and stomach. I have little to no bruising. I think me eating lots of pineapple and taking Arnica pills helped with that. Dr Azurin has done a very good job. I go see him for my last office visit tomorrow before I fly out back home later this week. His staff has been very helpful, caring, sweet, and informative. I'll update you ladies soon. Bye for now :) Updated on 11 Jun 2013: This is the end of day 8 and I feel so much better. I'm a lil annoyed that I'm still walking like a bowlegged pregnant woman. I can't really put on pants, shoes, and panties without help or a serious struggle on my own, but I keep reminding myself that it's temporary. This time last week I couldn't walk , get in and out of bed, or get dressed on my own so I have definitely improved and will continue to do so. I'm going through an itchy stage on my back. I hate being itchy, especially in places that are hard to reach. That was something else to be expected so I'm not really tripping too much about it. I've temporarily replaced my Styrofoam piece from the bottom of my back and have a "homemade" ice pack there wrapped in it's place because like I said before, icing is important too. I made my little ice pack with a few ice cubes and wintergreen alcohol in a hefty storage bag. It comes out of the freezer super cold and slushy which makes it easier to tolerate because it takes on the shape of your body unlike a regular ice pack. I recommend doing that or buying a pack of frozen peas* Dr. Azurin changed my life! I've been off and on crying tears of joy all day. I can't wait to get back home, by new clothes, and to take pictures in them. It amazes me that I'm still swollen and still have shrinking to do when I'm so little already. I went for my last visit this morning, and was so happy when I looked at my whole naked body in their full length mirror. I got teary eyed saying bye to Lynne today because she has been so sweet and such a big help along the way. If I had to do it all over again I would because this temporary pain is and was definitely worth the beautiful new body that I'll have long term :) Updated on 13 Jun 2013: I DID and you SHOULD invest in a custom girdle from Ms. Tara if you go to Dr. Azurin for your surgery. It is an expensive investment that is well worth it. Most post surgery women, and not just women in Florida, go to her for their garments. She has over 20 years in the business and she makes the garment custom for your body. Look her up: TM CUSTOM GIRDLES - www.miraclegirdles.com Updated on 1 Jul 2013: I'm about 90% back to normal in my movement/bending. I never really had any bruising other than my injection scars. My injection scars are fading pretty good with the use of Mederma and vitamin E oil. I think after a few months you might not even be able to see the scars. Some of my swelling has gone down around my back and sides. I'm so overdue with having my girdle taken in. It's buckling and creasing because of me getting smaller. I've even lost a little itty bit of projection in my butt and hip area, but it's not really noticeable to others. My waist getting smaller makes it hard to notice. I just know because I've been obsessed with looking at and monitoring my body everyday. My back rolls were barely there at first and I thought by now that they would be more towards the gone side as my swelling went down. Instead, it looks like they've come back a little. The only reason I'm not completely tripping about it is because I know I've still got more swelling to lose, not to mention I can start working out in 2 or 3 weeks. With the little fat I have noticed in my back rolls, I should be able to lose it really quick. I'm still a happy camper because my body still looks good :) Updated on 1 Jul 2013: Updated on 5 Oct 2013: Coincidently, I went shopping yesterday and thought I'd snap a cpl pictures in the dressing room for my "surgery sisters" not realizing that it has been 4 months EXACTLY since my surgery. I've been eating pretty good and I work out here and there. My swelling has been gone for a minute now. As you all can see, my waist is still SNATCHED and my butt is still NICE. I SWEAR Dr. Azurin changed my life! God bless him! I forgot what my horrible body looked like before my surgery and I'm glad that I forgot. I can confidently wear almost anything and that is a feeling I used to NEVER have. I feel GREAT.
Ok, ladies my surgery is schedules for March 11th with Dr Azurin in Coral Springs Fl. I am Flipping out, partly because im so nervous/scared and the other part is im anxious. All my life I have wanted a booty, nothing big just something porportioned o my boobs because they are huge!!! Double D. So Finally I said f*** it, im going to treat myself I work hard, I have no kids, I graduated with honors, I convinced myself I desereved it. so now here I am 2 weeks pre-op and im so nervous. I said I wasnt going to post pictiures of my unporportioned ugly body and flat booty because I was too emnarrassed but after obsessing on this site and looking at so many girls and their bodies, it helped me. So I figure posting picyures could possibly help someone else. So here they are DONT JUDGE!!!! lol. i will post more after my surgery! Updated on 5 Mar 2013: yikes, ok my surgery is 5 days away, this is all becoming so real. Im so anxious. Yashira is a doll. She called me to see how I was doing and to tell me my bloodwork was fine. I am all set. I am a little dissapointed however. intially Yashira told me I couldnt do lipo to my abs. (that I would need a tummy tuck) but I have very tight skin and I havent had any children so I dont know why i would need a T.T. I did my consult online so I am guessing she wasnt really able to tell how much elascity I have in that area. Anywho when I go for my last pre-op consult I will ask again and it will be in person so I hope I get a different aanswer. oh and I have decided to take off three weeks from work, just to be on the safe side. anyway does anyone on here that has already done the procedure have a "packing list" I am staying for 10 days and I dont want to forget anything or pack to much. Updated on 10 Mar 2013: ok ok ok.....tomorrow i fly into florida for my last pre-op appointment. tuesday is the big day. I am soo scared! and anxious. I just started packing and i dont know what to pack. I am totally lost on this part. HELP!!!! Updated on 23 Mar 2013: ok Ladies. I know this review is long overdue!! Im so sorry. My first post -op week was a tough one. my surgery went extremly well. I am so pleased with my results I have a donk. My sisters have re nicknamed me to "booty" I look so good I dont even know where to begin, so I'll start from the beginning: I get to the doctors office. Dr Azurin comes in with Yashira and ask me to put underwear on so they can take pics. Then the anasteliologist (I'm sure I misspelled that) comes in ask me a few questions then walks me to the operating room. The room was FREEZIN!! he tells me to lay down and give him my arm. He put the I.V in and told me I will feel a cold substance in my vein but it will go away momentarily. The last thing i remember was saying "i feel sleepy" I woke up in the worst pain. I remember Yashira telling me to get up but I couldnt feel my leg. I was like "i cant whats wrong with yall, i cant feel my left leg" lol. They wheelchaired me to the car. I remembere that my but hurt i just dont remember how much. the first night was horrible. I ha to wear a cathater and i had to get up every two hours and walk 3-5 min. All I wanted to do was sleep. The next day I went to my first post-op appt. and i told them i wanted the cathter out. it was so annoying. Yashira told me the nurse would take it out but I had to pee before I left the office. I was like ok, sure no problem. i had drunk 2 bottles o water before i got there and had the urge. Boy was i wrony i was there for 3 hrs. trying to pee. It was miserable. By the time I went I had already drunk4 bottles of water and a gatorade. Updated on 7 Apr 2013: Hi Ladies, Im sorry for this long waited review. I am now about 4 weeks post op and Im in love with my new body. My butt is still kind of hard, but it is getting softer. the lipo area is still numb and I cant really feel it. I dont have any pain. Every one is blown away when they see me and I get so much attention from strangers...guys and girls lol! overall I love everything. I put up some pics of me in a bikini. I didnt do lipo to my stomach so I have to still get to the gym to work on my abs. but I wanted you guys to see the diference in my love handels before and after.
Well, I'm going in for my Breast Lift w/ saline implants & Lipo of the arms tomorrow. I'm super excited. I'm not that nervous since i already know what to expect. Tomorrow will be 14 weeks since i had my Tummy Tuck & Lipo of the back & flanks. It looks great!! My only hang up is size. What do i do. I've always wanted larger, fuller breasts. I'm not a small girl. I'm about 5'7"/5'8" & weigh around 189lbs. I'm currently a droopy 38C? I have a thicker lower half versus upper half. My chest is relatively wide. I heard the doc mention the numbers 16/17 when he was measuring each breast. So as far as implant goes, i tried on a few & liked the 525cc's better than the 475cc's i also tried. But i freaked when he told me it was 525. He told me not to get hung up on the number & focus on what feels & looks right to me. Given my height, weight, etc, does anyone think 500-525cc's would be gianormous on me? I do want them big, but not monsterously abnormally huge. Anyone out there with a similar experience that has possibly gone through this, i would love to hear from you, too. Thanks!! Super excited!! Updated on 3 Apr 2014: I hadn't gotten around to posting an updated pic before but here's one i had on my phone. I believe this was about 3-4 months out. Healing nicely! He did such an amazing job!
Well, today makes 13 weeks & 5 days since i had my Tummy Tuck & Lipo of my back and flanks. I'll be honest, the recovery is brutal!! There are no words to describe it. But the outcome is the BEST feeling in the world!! I can't believe my transformation. I feel like a whole new person!! Since the surgery, i've lost a total of 30lbs. (Laid off the carbs) and it has helped my overall outcome & i plan on losing more! I started off heavy but feel like a million bucks now!! To the point that im having a breast lift w/ implants & arm lipo in 2 days to complete my transformation. After 3 kids plus weight gain, my body was a mess!!!
