Put my deposit down for mommy make over with Dr Atkins at Face and Body in Tulsa OK. 2 Rounds of surgery... Full face Laser resurfacing, mini tummy tuck Lightbow to the arms fat grafting to face. I’m going to heal for 4 to 6 weeks and go back for my second round by Bow to thighs additional contouring, interior butt tuck and second round of laser resurfacing. I’m really looking forward to finishing off what I wanted to do to my body. Dr Atkins did my butt implants two years ago.. I was pleased with the projection at the top of my butt but want more projection and fullness at the bottom. So he recommended Lipo and fat transfer along with a tuck to get the desired look. I’m looking at July or August to do my first round then heal for 4 to 6 weeks then start second round. This time I decided to log my entire journey on RealSelf.. I started to last time but stopped after surgery. We’re going to be doing Lipo to my arms and he believes that will be enough to tighten my arms up a bit and get rid of that flabby skin under my arms. We’re also doing lipo to my tummy legs and a little on my hips and lower back. A mini tummy tuck with Lipo on my belly butt tuck and laser resurfacing on my face. I’m committed to keep all my appointments and updates on here for others to see and hopefully encourage someone else to do what makes you feel good about you. Dr Atkins was awesome and attentive with me during my first surgery so I trust him to do a good job this time. His staff is amazing. Jennel (the office manager) is a sweetheart goes above and beyond to help in anyway to make your experience a good one. Updated on 20 Apr 2019: Just made another payment toward my mommy makeover. Looking forward to getting this done and logging my results. Any thoughts on weather I should have him tighten my abdominal muscles when he does the mini tummy tuck ? Updated on 2 Jul 2019: Dr Atkins did a good job with my butt implants so I’m trusting he will do the same with my abdominal, leg and arm Lipo. Also getting fat transfer to the lower butt, laser resurfacing, transfer to face and a butt tuck. I’ve always disliked my legs so hoping now at 48 years old I will finally be happy with them. He decided to break my surgery into two visits.. first do all the Lipo and resurfacing then heal come back and do the butt tuck. I plan to get a tummy tuck in 2020 and possibly lip implants with a lip lift. Dr Atkins and his staff are very attentive, polite, and professional. All my experiences with them have been positive and he seems to know what my vision is. Will be keeping my journey logged on here from start to finish. Any others who’ve had leg Lipo done please share your experience and results with me. I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Updated on 22 Jul 2019: I’ve never been happy with my legs and have always felt they were to big.. I’m praying after this Lipo I can have confidence and feel good wearing shorts again. Not nervous about the procedures more so about the result.. most doctors shoot for a more moderate change.. as for me I want a dramatic change in all areas I’m having done.. I go for my pre op the day before surgery and hopefully when I see Dr Atkins I can get some clarity on that. He’s a good doctor and I think he can see what I have in mind. Can’t wait to post pics!! Updated on 26 Jul 2019: Our house sold and I’ll be moving 21 hours drive from here before my second surgery date. Talked with the nurse and she’s going to talk to Dr Atkins when he comes back from vacation Monday. Praying we can get it all done at once or if not that I can pick another procedure that he’s willing to do to replace the butt lift :( I do have a couple other things I’d like to get done but I’d much rather get the butt lift so I can feel good in a swimsuit again. They are a wonderful group of people at Dr Atkins office so I’m sure we will come to figure it out. Updated on 30 Jul 2019: Jenelle from Dr Atkins office called today and said the doc said if all goes well during my procedures he will do my butt lift at the same time... this was great news for me.. didn’t want the expense of flying back to Tulsa plus rental car and room. Now to keep myself settled down over the next 10 days.. lol I’m so looking forward to getting the healing process over
Dr. Atkins and his staff are incredible. There is absolutely zero pretense with Dr. Atkins. He is professional, attentive, reassuring and amazing at his work. I couldn’t recommend him more. He answers every question with an answer I understand.
After having a baby I lost a lot of volume in a lot of places and started to notice my nasolabial lines even more at 25. My doctor recommended sculptra but said it needed to be mixed and prepped so I would need to return for another visit if I wanted to do that so I went with juvederm since I was already there in the office. I hate needles and honestly it was annoying. Because maybe one pinch is tolerable, but like 6 to 8 was uncomfortable. Overall I love my results. It was lumpy feeling the first couple of days but it feels smooth now. I did have a small bruise but it was not noticeable and it disappeared after 2 days. My doctor used one syringe. So happy I did it. The results look very natural and it was immediate. My face looks smoother and less aged. Updated on 17 Mar 2017: I'm so glad I got juvederm!! I recently went back to my doctors office about a month ago to get restylane lyft for my cheeks and I'm loving how great my face has been looking!
Hey ladies! So I've been researching butt implants & reading all of the reviews on real self for months but I just recently created a profile. I have always been unhappy with my backside. No matter how many squats or exercises I did, my booty was still small. The only time I have any sort of butt is when I was pregnant or gained weight & even then it was still really small. It seems my butt is the last place I gain weight & the 1st place I lose it. I've been thin most of my life, but gained a lot of weight with 3 pregnancies & then after a car wreck due to medication. I lost the weight immediately after but the fluctuating turned my small booty into a saggy flat mess. I've tried squats & dead lifts & nothing helps. My back, butt & thighs all line up without any curve, just flat. I have to wear padded panties (my 5yr old calls em "mommy's butt bra" lol) just to look somewhat normal in my jeans. So after years of being insecure I finally made the decision to do something about it & get butt implants. At 5'7 1/2 & 120lbs I can't do the BBL & I'm wanting permanent results. I chose Dr. Ladd Atkins in Tulsa bc he's only about 1hr 45 min from where I live & he has all of the credentials & positive previews I was looking for. I had my consultation feb 19th. The staff was all very nice & Dr. Atkins was awesome. He was very professional but he's really laid back & instantly makes you feel comfortable. He answered all of my questions & fully explained the procedure, different placements, implants etc. So I paid the deposit & scheduled my surgery for June 12th. I'm gonna go crazy waiting til June!! But my husband works & I know I won't be able to drive for awhile so I wanted to make sure my kids were out of school. I'm doing the round implants & based on my measurements of 13.4 I can go between 275cc - 450cc. I'm not sure what I want to do. I don't want anything crazy like vanity wonder but I also don't want to be disappointed bc I went too small. It's not like boobs where u can compare by cup sizes. One size might look huge on someone & small on someone else with a different body type. Like I said I'm tall & thin but I do have breast implants DD. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated:) & I'll add some before pics & wish pics. Updated on 25 Feb 2014: Here's some before pics...so gross. I do have big hips & Dr. Atkins is going to lipo my flanks & lower back & transfer what he can to my booty. Updated on 26 Feb 2014: First off I wanna say thank you to all you girls for posting pics & documenting your journey's in such great detail! It's really helped me a lot with my decision. I think I'm going to go with the 450cc round implant. I still have 3mos to go & may change my mind, after all I'm a girl;) but I'm pretty sure 450 is what it's going to be. Updated on 28 Feb 2014: I know that everyone's different but I just wanna get a general idea of how recovery has been for most of y'all. Bc I will be doing this narcotic free. Crazy I know. After my car wreck I was prescribed lortab & even taken as directed, you can still become dependent & unfortunately I did. I know My injury was more severe so was on them a lot longer than recovery for butt implants, but I still went through hell & I refuse to take to chance it. Dr. Atkins said he will prescribe ultram or tramadol instead. I have a high pain tolerance & I'm too determined for a booty to let anything stop me, but I just kinda want to know how you ladies have felt post OP. :) Updated on 3 Mar 2014: Here's some pics of me before, some wish pics (not exactly size wise but I like the waist to booty difference) & a pic of how I don't want it to look (u can see the implant) Updated on 3 Mar 2014: Lol I'm going crazy waiting for real! All I do I feel like is count the days & research butts. I've googled & binged & looked at damn near every review on real self it seems. I swear I've looked at so many ass's lately I feel like a pervy dude!! I've seen the good the bad & the ewwgly! I'm so excited I just pray time goes fast & that I get the results I've wanted. & that I don't lose my sanity in the meantime waiting lol;) Updated on 3 Mar 2014: Told u I'm goin crazy, I sound like dr f'n Seuss in my update. Really didn't mean to rhyme lol Updated on 5 Mar 2014: Here's a behind pic of my nonexistent booty. & a sports bra pic of my boobs. Updated on 5 Mar 2014: Ok got my hotel booked!! :) since I'm coming from okc to tulsa my pre op day is the day before my surgery & post op the day after, so I'll be needing my room for 3 days. I reserved a room at the Crown Plaza Southern Hills in Tulsa Ok. It's less than a mile( .18 mile) from the hospital so really close! It has a lounge/bar restaurant, fitness center, outdoor & indoor pool, lots of amenities that I probably won't use lol but hey maybe since I'll be there a day before surgery. & they have a deal with the hospital so I was able to get a discount, just let em know you're having surgery. I was able to get a room for only $109 per night. Updated on 5 Mar 2014: Hotel pics Updated on 6 Mar 2014: Moved my date from June 12th to June 5th!! I know it's only a week but that's a freakin week less of waiting! Which is killin me ugh:( so exactly 90 days from now instead of 97 haha. So wish I could move it sooner but dr Atkins only does surgery on Thursdays & that's the 1st Thursday in June. We've had snow tho so My kids won't be outta school til probably may 27th now instead of the 23rd & I gotta drive em to Texas & get back. I'm happy I at least moved it a week up yay. Updated on 7 Mar 2014: Here's some more pics. Some of me in jeans (without the pads) lol. I have no projection, no booty, zip zilch nada. & some pics of what I want my results to look like. I want the big projection & I like the big back scoop like Beyoncé. I want a round bubble butt & I want cheek creases? Idk how to explain it but I want there to be definition in my booty from my thigh. That make sense?? How do I explain that to my dr? Updated on 18 Mar 2014: Nothin to do with booties but I wanna whine so anyway my youngest turned 6 yesterday Updated on 18 Mar 2014: Idk why it only updated the 1st sentence of my review? & I'm sick & not in the mood to re type it. Updated on 25 Mar 2014: 71 days 14 hrs 39minutes 56s 42 seconds til my surgery...time is dragging by soooo sloooow:( Updated on 2 Apr 2014: That we don't get any tornadoes! There's a chance of tornado & severe weather today, we've got our bags ready & down in our storm shelter but I'm really hopin we don't. Last feb 2013 we started building a new house & on the may 20th 2013 tornado the house we were living in was hit as well as my kids school briarwood elem. Thank God our house that was bein built wasn't hit but We still lost everything in the other house & had to stay in a hotel til August when this house was finished. & we had renters insurance but the ins co filed receivership so like many ppl, we had to replace everything out of pocket. Not to mention our hotel we were stayin in was hit by the May 31st tornado. So like I said we really don't wanna go through it again...especially not in my dream house that we spent so much time & money havin built. & my babies can't handle it emotionally, losin little friends. So I'll be prayin all day Lord plz keep us safe, keep us in moore & all of Oklahoma safe. MOORE STRONG!!! Updated on 4 Apr 2014: So I've been tanning so I can get some color before my surgery since I won't be able to go for a little bit after & bc it's that time of yr. I usually never burn but like a dummy I went in a super bed with brand new bulbs the whole time & did the leg tanner. So my little booty is on fire along with the back of my legs:( the rest of me is ok. So guessin it was the leg tanner that did it. Gonna take a few days off & take it sloooow from now on;) Updated on 6 Apr 2014: It's raining & chilly today:( typical Oklahoma...yesterday was sunny & shorts weather. So I'm bored. I hate boring days they make the time till surgery seem even further. 59 days to go! My kids are havin fun at least, they're building a fort/tent thingy lol. Updated on 7 Apr 2014: So goin over supplies list for the sx & a thought occurred to me. How am I supposed to poop after sx if I can't sit for awhile?? They have female funnel urinals to pee but how do u take a sh!t? When u say u can't sit does that mean bc it's uncomfortable or bc ur not supposed to bend bc u could tear the incision? I can pee into somethin standing up if need be but I don't think I can boo boo standing. Im really stressin over this now. Updated on 21 Apr 2014: I keep forgetting to update. I added lipo of my stomach to my sx so it raised the price a grand. New total is $8200.00 for butt implants, lipo of back, stomach & flanks with fat transfer to butt. 6 wks to go ladies!! Updated on 2 May 2014: I started my period (tmi I know but we grown so whatever) & my sx is in a month. So there's a good chance I'll be on my period come sx time:( Not the end of the world but it's gonna suck. On a happier note, not much longer til I'm a big booty b!tch;) sx is paid for, arrangements made for the hubby & kids, hotels booked, got my supplies for the most part..gotta fill & bring my meds with me the day of surgery, I'll get the script @ my pre op & dr wants me to bring some type of spandex shorts that will cover my whole booty & I need to get a boppy pillow..but I got everything else lol. Everything's pretty much ready to go. Now the nerves & what ifs are kickin in!! Updated on 10 May 2014: Was lookin back through my review & noticed it said dd on my boobs. I hate that u can't edit ur review. Anyways my my breast implants are 650cc silicone & it's a DDD not DD. Ok on to the booty...I've been continuously researching & I've thought a lot about it & decided to do 360cc round butt implants intramuscular instead of the 450cc. My reason is if I do the 450 I would have to go subfascial & I don't want sub. Also the reason i picked 450 to begin with was bc that's as big as I can go based on my measurements of 13.4 & I wanted a drastic result & didn't want to have to get a revision bc I went to small. I didn't realize at the time that the implant only does so much, it's the amount of fat transferred that really makes a difference. My favorite results on real self are MissMia, Calinewbooty, & Angel87 & they all have either 350-360cc intramuscular with 300 400 & 600cc of fat. I know everyone's different & a lot of factors go in to what your results will be like different body types how much booty u had to start with implant placement size & shape of implant how much fat transferred..So I don't expect my results to look exactly like anyone else's I just like theirs & think that size will get me what I'm Envisioning & I no longer care about wish pics. I just want a big booty & want it to look good & a complication free surgery & recovery. 3 1/2 wks to go. Can't wait Updated on 21 May 2014: I can't believe I only have 2wks to go. It feels like time has been dragging & flying by at the same time. I'm excited & nervous but mostly just READY!! Updated on 25 May 2014: 10 days to go! Woot woot:) any advice or check list of things you ladies recommend? I have maxi dresses wipes boppy pillow. & The only thing my dr said to bring was my meds & some type of tight shorts that'll cover my whole booty. Ideas on where to get those? Or best kind. I don't wanna get a bunch of stuff I won't need but I also wanna be prepared. Updated on 26 May 2014: Yes I'm really countin down! I'm so freakin excited it's finally my turn! Updated on 27 May 2014: Been havin really weird dreams. I think it's my nerves. Updated on 28 May 2014: I will have my booty in one week!!???? Updated on 29 May 2014: I've been wakin up so stinkin early lately. Wakin up on a summer day before your kids wake up is craziness- I decided. Updated on 30 May 2014: Texas bound!! Takin the kids to my parents. Gotta later start then I wanted as usual. 6 1/2 hour drive with me & 3 kids that are already arguin?? Lord plz keep us safe on our trip & don't let me lose my sanity..AMEN! Updated on 31 May 2014: Almost 3...Couldn't post sooner, my parents live in the boonies & I didn't have service. Back in Oklahoma now...so glad to be home but missin my babies already:( Updated on 31 May 2014: The hospital called the house while I was outta town..they probably called my cell but Idk bc I didn't have signal..anyways I gotta call them back tomorrow to go over some pre operative testing questions! :) SOOO EXCITING Updated on 31 May 2014: That last post said 4 days pre but bia's it's after midnight so I'm countin it as 3 lol;) Updated on 2 Jun 2014: Its gettin real! Got my bag & my boppy ready to go. Updated on 3 Jun 2014: It's. About. Ta. Go. Down!! Me & my girl are leavin for Tulsa early in the morning..I'm pickin her up around 8am. Gotta be in Tulsa at 11am for my pre op appt & check into the hotel. My surgery is Thursday I gotta be at the hospital at 7am & sx is at 8am. Post OP appt is Friday at 9am then we'll head back. I got everything packed & ready to go, I answered all my pre op questions for pennacle (the hospital where dr Adkins does surgeries) the nurse Susan was really cool btw, she said the hospital stays freezin so to wear somethin loose comfy & warm. I can't believe it's almost here!! My girl text me early this a.m. & asked if I'm ready to be a whooty lmfao.. YES I AM!! Updated on 4 Jun 2014: Me & my girl just got to tulsa..eatin somethin & then headin to my pre op appt. & then to check into the hotel...I'll be a big booty [RS bleep] by this time tomorrow!! Updated on 4 Jun 2014: Sittin at dr Atkins office..waiting. Updated on 4 Jun 2014: Definitely feelin a lot more chill...Dr. Atkins recommended Los Cabos Mexican so my girl & I went & ate on the patio..had a margarita (& I don't drink) & watched the band. It was really good, def a good recommendation..Then we went swimming at the hotel. Now showered up & in our pj's talkin:) bout to call my hubby & babies & try to get some sleep..but 1st LEMME TAKE A BELFIE! Yes BELFIE instead a selfie Lmao jk but these will probably be the last ones before surgery. Good night chickas thanks for all the well wishes & great advice. XOXO ???? Updated on 5 Jun 2014: Gettin ready to go to the hospital!! Plz pray for me!! Updated on 5 Jun 2014: My girl just went back yay so excited for her everyone pray to keep her safe Updated on 5 Jun 2014: My girl will have a bootttayyy yay love this girl so again everyone pray Updated on 5 Jun 2014: I'm not gonna lie I hurt so bad!! This is no joke of a procedure.it was worth it though!! I got 360cc round implants & 300cc of fat per cheek. Which is what I was shooting for. I have some pics I hate em bc even my friend said pics do not do it justice but I'll post em. I'm so thankful for the girls on this site bc w/o y'all postin ur journeys I'd be freakin right now bc it's in that ugly small high stage but I know from u girls that it gets bigger drops & fluffs. I'll post the journey tomorrow if I feel better, just wanted to update. Updated on 6 Jun 2014: I'm feeling better right now but I still kinda sore. Not like it was yesterday. They almost kept me over night bc of how bad I was hurting..I stayed there til 6pm & my surgery was at 8am. I didn't want narcotic pain meds so it was a lot harder on me than most! I was up & down every 2 hours so I didn't get much sleep last night. I had shooting pains down my right leg. & my left lipo mark was oozing a little but dr said it's normal. I don't have drains he said there's not research showing that they help anymore than without them. Got my pre op at 9am today then headed home Updated on 7 Jun 2014: I had my pre op appt this morning slept most of today off & on & I hurt so bad. My butt is really tight & hard, I'm fixing to ice it. The anesthesiologist said it took 3 times the amount of anesthesia to keep me under during surgery. I've had 3 kids vaginally, one of them with no epidural & this is by far the worst pain I've ever felt!! I would recommend narcotics if u can take them bc omg w/o is a nightmare. It hurts to stand, walk lay down,..I can't get comfortable . I've been writing this post since before midnight & it's 430 now. I just keep passin out & wakin up. I've moved from mine & my husbands bed to the couch to my oldest daughters bed. I'm hurting! & I feel like the compression shorts make it worse! Updated on 9 Jun 2014: How long is this going to last??? I am taking Tylenol & ibuprofen & it helps a little enough for me to fall asleep for about 2 hrs or so & then I wake up miserable. My incision site/ lower back hurts but it's mostly the shooting pains that go down both legs that's killing me. From behind my knees down my calves to my ankles. Anyone else have that happen? Updated on 10 Jun 2014: I know it's nowhere near where it will be it's still in that early ugly high awkward stage but it's already an improvement from what I had...which was nothin. Updated on 11 Jun 2014: Goin back to Tulsa tomorrow for my 1 wk check up..kinda excited to get out the house but dreading the ride there too. I just started feelin better so hopefully the trip doesn't wear me out too bad. Hubby has a biz to run so my besties gonna drive me in my suv & I'm just gonna lay my back seat down & ride on my belly. Fingers crossed it's a smooth ride! Updated on 13 Jun 2014: Dr Atkins said it's lookin great & he's surprisingly amazed or happy?? Sh!t lol i don't remember the actual way he worded it but he's happy with how my incision looks already. He took all the tape off & showed me how to massage the implants down into place & wants me to at least once a day to help them drop...lucky for me my BFF that took me today is a licensed massage therapist so I'll be lettin her work her magic on it for sure! We had a blast today on our girls road trip since hubby had to work & my sons still at my parents in Texas fishin & lovin gettin to do boy stuff out in the country with his paw paw it was just me my friend & my 2 daughters..we decided to get sonic after my appt so we could eat on the patio since I gotta stand & the manager kept comin out & checkin on us & he actually went & made my 6 yr old some chz toys for free bc she decided she wanted some I thought he was just really nice but my friend said he was starin out the window at my booty the whole time he was inside & would sneak a peak when I wasn't lookin.. It was actually that way the whole day when we stopped at a gas station to pee, Walmart, the cd store..did some shoppin..just made a day of it to get me outta the house. I'm used to gettin attention & Ignoring it bc I have breast implants but I wasn't prepared for what addin a booty would do. I've never had a booty so I'm not used to booty attn lol so I was happy to know it at least passes inspection, on the other hand I'm VERY happily married & it gets on my nerves & makes me uncomfortable when guys think they can be so obvious about it..I got my boobs & butt done for MYSELF! to feel better about my body after having 3 kids..I get it'll bring attn but they could be quiet & discreet at least I feel but like I said I usually just ignore it completely. The one thing I can't stand tho is when I've got my kids with me..and THATS what reaaaallly pisses me off!! Wanna see me turn to my alter evil ego real quick? Hoot whistle hollar or approach me when I'm with my babies & I damn sure WILL embarrass ur a$$;) Sorry had to rant/vent..anyhoo other than that had an awesome day with my girls & the bestie & my booty is feelin & lookin better by the day. Oh & just another random bit.. It's really embarrassing & comical havin to wait for the hatch to come up & belly slide out the back of my SUV everytime we went somewhere. Updated on 13 Jun 2014: So I've been feeling better since Dr. Atkins told me to start walking a little to relax..the nerve pains haven't been bothering me but I guess I over did it today with all of the walking bc I woke up from a dead sleep hurting bad. Tried taking my ibuprofen & walking but it wasn't helping.. My husband also keeps the house really cold esp at night & when I'm cold I tense up more so I filled the bathtub with hot water to right above my ankles & have been pacing in the tub & it's helping. Thought I'd share that for some of you ladies having the same issue, it may help u too. Updated on 13 Jun 2014: I'll post more when I can get some taken..I know it takes awhile for everything to fall into place & fluff so I'm happy with results so far just ready for it to get big & round lol. & I hate the swelling in my stomach & back..makes me feel fat:( I know I'm nowhere near but still hate it. Updated on 13 Jun 2014: I know I'll regret it later but I'm goin crazy in the house & hubby went to ride his Harley so me & the girls took one of the dogs for a walk around our neighborhood. Updated on 18 Jul 2014: Hey my Lovies:) sorry I've been mia..everything's going good no bruises or swelling & haven't had any pain at all & I can sit drive etc. my stitches are dissolved & I've been putting mederma on my scar. It's really not bad at all. The booty greeds real I definitely want bigger! I know I'm still a mo & a half in & there's still fluffing & dropping etc so it's too early to talk about all that but I do want it bigger. It's definitely better than what I had before tho & I'm so happy to be able to wear jeans or leggings & look normal!! I did tell my dr that it's not as big as I wanted & I want it fuller on bottom. He said I'm really early & It will drop & fill out the lower & fluff up more but for some reason I'm not completely happy at my 3 mo check up sept 4th then he will lipo & add more fat w/o charge. So that makes me happy bc either way I'll get what I want. I'll post some pics of my scar when I get home xoxo Lex Updated on 21 Jul 2014: It's really hard to take pics of ur own butt but I'll try & post better ones that are centered & not crooked as soon as I can get someone to take em. Anyways it's lookin pretty good the scab just came off one side & a little bits left on the other side..been puttin maderma on so hopefully it works if not I'll have to laser it. Updated on 24 Jul 2014: My friend saw my booty for the 1st time today & she said Omg u have a booty! You don't look like sponge bob square pants anymore! Wth lol umm thank u I guess? Lookin at the before pic I did look like a flat square tho. I already posted both the b4 & afters but not together side by side so I'm gonna do that now. Updated on 16 Aug 2014: Here's a couple pics of shorts & leggings. Way better than what I had before, I at least look normal but still nowhere as big as I wanted but it's still early so I'm being patient????. It gets a lil softer & better by the day. Other than that nothing new..my 3mo check up will be sept 4th. Oh & I went red! Updated on 28 Aug 2014: I have a friends wedding coming up that requires a bachelorette dinner & party, rehearsal dinner etc so I went shopping. Still not my big pow booty I'm wantin but it wasn't nearly as frustrating as usual trying stuff on bc I didn't have to spend hrs trying to find something that's cute & hides my flat booty. Usually I gotta pass up any fitted dresses & go for the flowy ones. So same update it's been..better than before but not what I want yet. Updated on 28 Aug 2014: Updated on 28 Aug 2014: So I'm sitting on the edge of the tub shaving my legs & my left implant TURNED INSIDE OUT! It didn't hurt at all but it freaked me the **** out. I turned it back right & text Dr. Adkins a pic & he called me immediately & said it wasn't a big deal as long as it didn't hurt & that it probably won't happen ever again but if it does or it's something that really bothers me then it's an easy fix with just a stitch. My implants are intra muscular so I didn't think it was possible for the implant to turn but it did. I guess for now I'll just trust that it's not a biggie & leave it alone. Updated on 6 Sep 2014: So had my 3 mo chech up yesterday & my implant is for sure intra muscular & the implant is still inside the muscle. It's not normal that it turned it's actually rare but it is one of the possibilities that can happen to anyone. The implant turned inside the muscle from the pressure of sitting on the edge of the tub bc it was a tight fit to begin with. He said the same thing that it doesn't happen very often & probably won't happen to me again but if it does then it's easily fixed with a stitch to keep it in place. I don't like that it happened but I knew there'd be risks goin in. He wants me to wait & give it til dec at my 6 mo to decide on if he needs to do a touch up as far as bigger & filling the bottom out. He thinks it'll get there on it's own & it has improved a ton already so I'm willing it give it 3 more mos & then if it isn't where I wanted then he'll do it. So I'll see if the implant turns again in that time & if so I'll have him put a stitch in when/if he does the touch up. Updated on 25 Sep 2014: Pretty much the same old same old. So still getting a little softer & bigger slowly by the day. Still not as big or round at the bottom as I want but WAY better than what I had before. Just going to be patient til Dec & see how it turns out. Haven't had any other complications or issues with the implant turning again. I've deleted most of my pics unfortunately due to pervs..sad that that's even an issue on here bc this sites meant to help other women but this is the internet so it is what it is. I'll leave up the few I have until that becomes an issue too. Hope y'all are all doing well ladies!! Xoxo Lex Updated on 7 Dec 2014: So I went for my 6mo check up Friday & as promised Dr Adkins said if it still wasn't 100% what I wanted we'd add more fat at no surgery fee so my new Surgery date is January 9th. My booty has dropped all the way & gotten a lot softer & I've said a million times it's way better than what I had before! I can actually wear leggings & yoga pants & not look like a cardboard cut out. It looks really good how it is now it's just not as big round & POW as I'd hoped for so he's kept his word & is giving me what I want so I'm super excited:) I haven't had anymore issues with it turning & fingers crossed I won't! Updated on 29 Dec 2014: So since round 2 is comin up pretty quick I figured I'd post a before pic & a now pic. I deleted most of my other before & afters on here bc of creeper guys. I'll leave this one up til I have a problem. Can't wait for round 2:) Updated on 11 Jan 2015: So I had my round 2 of lipo & fat transfer on Friday jan 9th. My lipo areas hurt so bad right now. Last time I was in so much pain from the sciatic nerve & implant that I didn't realize how much the lipo hurt. It's nothing compared to the sciatic pain but still it hurts. So far I'm really happy. He liposuctioned my abdomin flanks & back & underneath my cheeks to sculpt & make it round. My 1st surgery I got 375cc implants & 300cc of fat (I thought I got 500 1st time but it was 300) so I had 675cc of implant & fat per cheek. This time he put an additional 500cc of fat making my booty 1175cc per side. It's huge right now. I can't wait for the swelling to go down & the fluffing to begin so I'll know the final results. Updated on 26 Feb 2015: It's almost been 2mos since sound 2..the swelling has all gone down & I have no pain. I can sit & drive & work out..all that stuff. No issues or problems & I'm finally happy!! The booty greed is definitely real & I would take it bigger BUT I know that's just me bein me & bein crazy. It could be as big as a house & I'd still probably find a reason to want it bigger lol. I'm happy though & I wouldn't wanna go through another surgery. I like how it looks in clothes & panties but more importantly I like how it looks naked. So I'm finally done. I'll add a pic from today & leave it as long as no creeper guys msg. Updated on 21 Jun 2015: Its been a ur since my first surgery & 5mos since my 2nd. Im still loving my results. It gets a little better every day. Not the huge booty I originally wanted but like I've said a million times it's so much better than what I had & bc it's not crazy big it looks real. Ppl just assume it is real so that's cool. Hope all my realself girls are doing good :) Updated on 4 Jul 2015: Updated on 14 Jul 2015: Here's a pic of my scar. I scar really easily but still it's not pretty but u can't see it in panties or a bathing suit. Using maderma & dr said we can always do scar therapy if I want to. Btw it's really hard to take a pic of your own butt crack lol. Sorry about the panty line on my booty. Also if you look in the tattoo area you can see two small scars..that's where the dr did the lips incisions for my lower back Updated on 16 Nov 2015: Hey ladies:) I know it's been forever. I'm still happy I had the surgery. Of course I want bigger but that's just the booty greed talkin..it's so much better than I had before. It's been about a 1yr & a half since my surgery & 10 mos since my 2nd round of adding more fat. I think it's safe to say at this point it's not gonna get any bigger but I'm just happy it hasn't gotten any smaller either. I doubt any of the original girls are still on here by this point but if you are hey loves!! Updated on 17 Aug 2016: Hey ladies so thought I'd update. It's been 2 years since my original surgery with the fat graft & implants & a year & a half since my 2nd round of fat. I'm still happy, no complications or issues. I'd like it to be bigger still but that's the booty greed talkin! I may add more fat one day but for now I'm happy. It hasn't gotten any smaller & it's a huge improvement over what I had before. I'm so glad I went through with the surgery..it definitely was worth it:) Updated on 16 Feb 2017: Thought I'd update. Still very happy. That is all lol.
There is a dent in the middle of my butt. My other butt cheek is round and I like it. They are 275cc, very tiny implants, for all the pain I am going through for small implants I should of stuck to squats.I don't know why there is a dent on the middle of my right butt, it really sucks I already want them removed asap. Updated on 18 Oct 2013: I hope my butt ends up like these girls. 275cc round implant is small though. Updated on 18 Oct 2013: I had a steroid shot that made a dent on my right cheek, thats gone now :). There are pictures from my first day. Updated on 19 Oct 2013: Day 3 is by far the worst for me. The reason why is because I have not been taking my pain medication because I am scared I will get addicted. I heard stories of people getting addicted. But I think I am going to start taking it as prescribed because I am just in so much pain. My butt is starting to look better day by day. I think I will get my dream butt once it is all healed. I have been taking my anti biopics so I don't get any infections. I am also happy where my doctor made my incision. he did not do it in my crack because it is so close to the you know what and bacteria is more likely to get in the incision. Updated on 19 Oct 2013: He made my incision in the v shape part of my butt. Updated on 20 Oct 2013: So the pain from the implant is gone. BUT the pain from where my doctor fixed my steroid shot dent is still there. I have been taking my pain medication as prescribed and I can getup and walk around. OH and I still haven't gone to the "bathroom bathroom" I am so scared to :( but I am just happy that my incision is not on my crack that just sound unsanitary and dangerous. Updated on 21 Oct 2013: Here is my video! Updated on 21 Oct 2013: (TMI)!!!!!! Finally went to "bathroom bathroom" it was unconfortable. Updated on 23 Oct 2013: I LOVE MY BUTT!! THEY ARE STARTING TO SETTLE IN NICELY Updated on 23 Oct 2013: I go to see my doctor tomorrow to take this tape out. Does anyone have any questions you need me to ask? Do you guys need a video of something? Updated on 25 Oct 2013: Updated on 25 Oct 2013: Updated on 25 Oct 2013: I have no idea why the videos aren't working but if you just go to my youtube channel from my last video; you should be able to see my second video. Updated on 26 Oct 2013: I have been getting a lot of attention for my bum at the grocery store haha I don't know if it's a good thing lol I want to shop in peace! Haha just kidding! I love it!!! Updated on 29 Oct 2013: I have been starting to work out again! I look [RS bleep] hot! I deserve to think I am sexy for once in my life! Working out will shape my butt even more! Updated on 9 Nov 2013: So i can sit fine now and walk even run but I rather not. It is still uncomfortable laying on my back, but I have gotten use to laying on my front. Updated on 9 Nov 2013: Yes they are still hard. I have to massage them but my butt will never be as soft as it once was since I have an implant there not just natural fat, but I am ok with that. I picked my doctor because he was from my same state and young. Young doctors are up to date on what beauty is now. I also did not want to fly to another state or even country for my surgery. There where two doctors in Oklahoma (Both from Tulsa, no Doctors in Oklahoma City were I am from) that I researched and went to a consultation. The first (DR Angelo Cuzalina) was going to put drains and charge me 10,000. The price wasn't what made me not go to this doctor but HE HIMSELF looked like clay. He has sooooo much plastic surgery and his wife who is his secretary looked like she overdid the botox. So I said OHHH HELL NAWWW! lol... The second doctor I did not see many reviews on him so I was skeptical at first. When I went to HIS consultation (Dr Ladd Atkins), He just seemed so confident and his staff was so nice and polite. (The other place was stuck up) Anyways, Dr Atkin's office was sorta cozy. He also had patients waiting for him who had also had already had surgery and just going for post op appointments. So I just pretty much took a chance and went with him and I am so glad that I did! OH AND I DID NOT HAVE ANY DRAINS!!! Which is a plus. I have done my research on drains and it is not scientifically proven that it helps much. Dr Atkins charged me 5,200 for implants, little of fat grafting and laser my scars. Moral of my post: Sometimes the most expensive doctors are not the best. Later I researched the first doctor that was going to charge me 10,000 and found out he had cut someones nose off !!! Research Dr angelo Cuzalina Tulsa lawsuit Tulsa. SOOO SCARY!! That could of been me!!! Updated on 9 Nov 2013: Yes they are still hard. I have to massage them but my butt will never be as soft as it once was since I have an implant there not just natural fat, but I am ok with that. I picked my doctor because he was from my same state and young. Young doctors are up to date on what beauty is now. I also did not want to fly to another state or even country for my surgery. There where two doctors in Oklahoma (Both from Tulsa, no Doctors in Oklahoma City were I am from) that I researched and went to a consultation. The first (DR Angelo Cuzalina) was going to put drains and charge me 10,000. The price wasn't what made me not go to this doctor but HE HIMSELF looked like clay. He has sooooo much plastic surgery and his wife who is his secretary looked like she overdid the botox. So I said OHHH HELL NAWWW! lol... The second doctor I did not see many reviews on him so I was skeptical at first. When I went to HIS consultation (Dr Ladd Atkins), He just seemed so confident and his staff was so nice and polite. (The other place was stuck up) Anyways, Dr Atkin's office was sorta cozy. He also had patients waiting for him who had also had already had surgery and just going for post op appointments. So I just pretty much took a chance and went with him and I am so glad that I did! OH AND I DID NOT HAVE ANY DRAINS!!! Which is a plus. I have done my research on drains and it is not scientifically proven that it helps much. Dr Atkins charged me 5,200 for implants, little of fat grafting and laser my scars. Moral of my post: Sometimes the most expensive doctors are not the best. Later I researched the first doctor that was going to charge me 10,000 and found out he had cut someones nose off !!! Research Dr angelo Cuzalina Tulsa lawsuit Tulsa. SOOO SCARY!! That could of been me!!! Updated on 10 Nov 2013: Hey I have been laying on my back more often. It still feels weird and sorta hurts but I'm getting more use to it Updated on 11 Nov 2013: It is pretty much week 4 so here are more pics Updated on 11 Nov 2013: Hopefully this uploads! This is the video I tried to upload twice on Oct 25th. I will have Week 3 going to 4 uploaded here in like 20 min. Updated on 11 Nov 2013: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6p1cQ-Q78w Here is the link to my ant video. My 3rd video will be put up in 20 min Updated on 11 Nov 2013: Updated on 11 Nov 2013: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN2W9Fr6S1M Link to my 3rd video... I am so sad the other one isn't uploading :( now my blog looks ghetto :( Updated on 5 Oct 2014: Sorry I haven't posted in a while but my implant flipped :/ Updated on 5 Oct 2014: I'm fixing this ASAP ! I'm going to the best of the best , dr cortes Updated on 8 Jan 2021: Hello it’s been over 6 years post op. I never got it redone. My implant flipped 6 years ago but I managed to flip it back that same day and it somehow never happened again. I also use to never work out back then. Ever since I started working out 4 yrs ago my implant just looks better. I also hardly notice it.
I would have difficulty finding anything to complain about! His staff is fantastic and professional and trained in the latest procedures. The welcoming atmosphere as well as positive results and make treatment a great experience!
Met with Dr Atkins and did my pre op!! After years of being flat as a board and lots of research I've decide to go with Dr Lad Atkins in Tulsa OK.. I will log my journey as I go. I've wanted to have this surgery for years and have always been self Conscious about my back side.. Six more days and it couldn't come fast enough. Updated on 16 Dec 2016: Motel booked and surgery is paid.. Dr Atkins and I decided on 460cc.. 3 days and a wake up and I'll have my new booty :-) here is my before pic Updated on 19 Dec 2016: Just got checked into my room.. 6am won't come soon enough :-) Updated on 21 Dec 2016: Woke up last night in a lot of pain.. So my plan for tonight is to set alarm clock to take meds.. I'm in the truck heading back to Joplin (2hour drive).. Have to be back in a week to get drains out.. Will take pics later today Updated on 21 Dec 2016: 2 hour drive home was miserable.. I suggest if you have to travel to stay in a motel for at least a few days.. My husband is a total sweet heart.. He has been by my side since we left to get it done.. He took apart my sons old twin bed and set it up in the living room for me since we have a loft bedroom is on the second floor.. Ugg Updated on 22 Dec 2016: Got to take a shower today And it felt great, pain is still the same hoping tomorrow will be better Updated on 22 Dec 2016: I'll post better pics when I'm feeling better :-) Updated on 24 Dec 2016: The implants have dropped a tiny bit.. Still on the high side.. Can't wait to see what they will look like once they fluff.. I hope the bottom fills out nicely Updated on 8 Jan 2017: I noticed last night that there is an odor coming from my incision site.. It's it doesn't look like it's open.. In fact it looks like it's almost healed.. There's no opening redness or heat coming from the site.. Idk what to think.. I'm scared! My mother is on her way over so we can get good pictures of it and send it in a text to Dr. Adkins nurse Jenelle.. Anyone else had this problem? Updated on 8 Jan 2017: Almost three weeks post op Updated on 15 Jan 2017: Went to church today.. First tine I've sat for that long.. It wasn't to bad.. But when I stood up I felt a lot of pressure in my hip area Updated on 22 Jan 2017: So I'm back to work.. I work in an office so I have to sit all day.. Can't use my pillow because I work with the public.. It's not to bad but after a couple hours I fell the pressure building up in my lower back and my butt.. But all in all the pain isn't so bad I can't deal with it.. I do notice that one implant still is higher than the other and after I said it wants to move back up to the top of my butt and once I start to walk it moves back down.. Does anyone else have this problem? Updated on 22 Jan 2017: So I forgot to give an update on my lips it's been a month and I can barely tell a difference so I'm going back in and having them do another round.. I'll update it a later time Updated on 28 Mar 2017: My appointment is set for April 4th and as we all know it's exciting but now my nerves are kicking in.. Ugg! I hope the pain isnt as bad as implantS.. I have 1.5 to 2 weeks max off.. I'm praying that's enough time to heal this time Updated on 2 Apr 2017: Motel booked and bag packed... I have to be at Dr Atkins office at 8:00am.. Leaving work top
I decided to finally tackle my insecurity with my face. I've always had a little bit of fat around my jawline and I hated how it made me look bigger than my actual size. I originally looked into coolsculpting because it wasn't invasive but I wasn't happy with the long wait time for results and the price. I got a quote for chin lipo instead and it was lower. The physician suggested a chin implant as well and at the time i didn't know those were a thing. But I agree that my chin is a little recessed. It seems like a common procedure in Asian people from what I've researched. So I decided to do it too in order to get the defined jaw line I've always wanted. My preop is set for Sept 2nd and that's when they will take my measurements and order my implant. The actual surgery is on the 9th. He said I would have some tape on my chin for a few days. Not sure how to hide that. I'm on rotations right now and working out my schedule is a little difficult since I'm required to work 40 hours a week and if I have to miss time for any reason I have to make up for it. It really sucks. But I just didn't want to wait anymore. I hope I will love my new definition. I will post before pics later. Updated on 26 Aug 2016: As you can see, I look ok when photos are taken at the right angle. I'm not happy with my straight on pics and definitely my profile is awful. My chin is not extremely recessed so maybe a small implant will improve it and I hope the lipo will help with the extra fat I've been cursed with. Updated on 3 Sep 2016: My surgery is next week. I got my prescriptions ready. The plan is to get a medium implant but the final decision will be made when the surgery happens. The doctor is going to decide which looks the best on me, medium or large. I'm pretty nervous and excited. I have so much stuff to do but all I can think about is this surgery. I hope the recovery isn't too bad. I will update after I get my surgery Updated on 9 Sep 2016: They were running late at the office. They also had to put the Iv in my hand because they couldn't find a vein in my arm. I was done at 515pm and the surgery was at 3pm. I asked whether they did lipo on my chin because I didn't feel the incisions that he had talked to me about and the nurse said she didn't think he did. I got so mad and the doctor came in and said he did do lipo but it was very light because he didn't want the skin to be too tight. On top of everything they didn't give me a medical release like I had asked hundreds of times. My husband rushed me out so I didn't even remember to ask for it. And as soon as I remembered we turned around but the office was already closed. It made me so mad. It was not my fault for forgetting since they had me drugged up on all these drugs that cause amnesia. I needed that form to send to my school to prove that I'm fit to return to rotations. So I'm pretty upset about it. And the doctor wouldn't be specific with me about where he did the lipo or if he even did it. I texted him about my concerns and all he said was "ok I will call you tomorrow" which I doubt will even happen. I think the implant looks good but I am so unhappy with the lack of communication from this place and the irresponsibility of the staff. I asked everyday for a medical release and they told me I would get it the day of my procedure. I'm so pissed. Updated on 10 Sep 2016: I'm not in a lot of pain. I woke up with a really stiff neck and chin. I kept crying off and on all night about the whole situation. I like the implant (the doctor went with the medium) but I'm upset about whether I did get lipo. However the soreness around my neck is a sign that I did unless it's from getting the implant. I still have feeling in both lips, but the bottom seems more tingly like coming off from novocaine from the dentist. I was able to eat chicken noodle soup last night when I got home. I took one percocet and slept with my u shaped neck pillow. I usually sleep on my back but I cassandra roll to my side. I hope I can get some answers today. I was so messed up on the propofol that I couldn't think straight. If the doctor doesn't call me by the afternoon I'm going to call. I think i should get my money back on the lipo if he didn't do it. That's just not right. I originally went in for a consult for chin/neck lipo then he suggested and implant as well. He said I could do them both separately, $1800 for lipo or $2750 for the implant. But he said I'd I decided to do both it was $3450. My husband said I should've just done the lipo because it sounded like that's what I wanted. Anyway I have school work to do and that will keep my mind off things. My chin is so swollen but it doesn't seem like the rest of my jawline is. I will post more pics when I get up to shower Updated on 10 Sep 2016: It's hard to tell a difference with all the swelling. I like what I'm seeing in my profile views but I am a swollen chipmunk in the front view. The doctor still hasn't called me!!!! I'm going to call him after lunch. This is getting ridiculous. But I am more confident that I can hide this procedure from my family. I essentially look the same. I did feel very nauseous today and I threw up once but I'm feeling better now. I feel very dizzy when I walk around which is odd to me because I was perfectly fine when I had lipo on my abs. I hope you guys can see a difference and I didn't go through all of this for nothing. Updated on 10 Sep 2016: Here's another side by side pic of my before and one day after. I can't complain too much about the lack of communication because it does look better than before. And I think my neck is more lifted so he probably did remove some fat. I'm still really self conscious about the swelling and wonder who notices. I just hope that when the swelling goes down I will still have the projection I see now and my bottom lip still looks super full and plump. Updated on 11 Sep 2016: I ate chicken noodle soup last night from chick fil a and I woke up with my face swollen like a whale. Even my husband was making fun of me. So bad idea to eat things with a lot of sodium. I have to go back to work tomorrow. Oh my god. Idk if the swelling will go down enough by then for me to look normal. I noticed now that when I tuck in my chin I don't have this excess fat that turns into a double chin anymore. I can't wait to see my face new under all of this swelling Updated on 11 Sep 2016: I'm only 2 days in but I'm loving my side view. Not fond of the front view just yet. My mom just barged into my room like she always does. So annoying. And I had my head band wrapped around my head and she didn't even say anything about it or even say anything about my swelling. I don't even know if she notices anything different. I was going to tell her I got stung by a bee if she asked, but wow. Either I don't look as bad as I think I do right now and this procedure was super subtle or she's just really blind. Idk. I worried for weeks how I would hide this procedure from my parents but it looks like it will be easy lol Updated on 12 Sep 2016: So I went to work today. Still soooo swollen. People would not shut up and quit asking about what happened. Everyone has believed the story about getting my wisdom teeth out. My chin is so sore and I haven't had any pain meds today since I'm working. I'm not as swollen as I was yesterday but idk how I'm going to hide it from my parents. It makes me look like I gained a lot of weight. Ice packs definitely make my face feel better. I went ahead and sent my school the doctor's note I got from the office. The note was written on a prescription pad so I wasn't sure if it was formal enough. But I went ahead and just gave them what I had since my rotation coordinator was being a butt and nosy about whether I came back to work and where my doctors note was since I didn't send it to her over the weekend. So annoying. Anyway I found a couple of before pics I didn't remember me taking with my make up done. I'm wondering how I will look with make up with my new chin. Updated on 13 Sep 2016: I'm not as swollen today as I was yesterday but it's pretty bad. My post op is on Friday the 16th. I have no clue if my face will be normal looking by then. It doesn't help that I'm breaking out like crazy too. Ugh I'm praying to see some real changes soon. Updated on 14 Sep 2016: Less swollen today but still enough that I'm not comfortable with being seen out about town. I will post another pic when I'm at 7 days. My post op is on Friday and I have a lot of questions and I'm also looking into botox on my forehead so I can stop wrinkling it. I'll check in on Friday! Updated on 15 Sep 2016: So I guess I lost track of my days so my titles are like a day behind lol. Anyway I'm not as swollen now that I'm worried about my parents noticing. They haven't said anything at all. I had a small bruise that showed up at day 2, but it went away in 4 days. I doubt all my swelling will be gone any time soon. It really sucks because I want to enjoy my new chin. Overall, the change is extremely subtle and I don't think you can notice unless you were looking for it. My lips are more pouty since the implant. I think my cupids bow is more defined and there is some contour under my bottom lip. Updated on 16 Sep 2016: I got my questions answered. I did in fact get Smart lipo but he only did it from the submental incision since he was able to get to everything without using incisions from behind my ears. He did not want to add any unnecessary cuts. So he did clear the air there so I didn't feel like I was ripped off. He said I need to come back in a month for another check up on my healing. He didn't need to cut out my stitches because he used dissolvable stitches. I talked to him about getting botox for my forehead and he recommended I just get 10 units ($100) maybe 2 to 3 times a year as a preventative. But he doesn't want to do it until I come back in a month since I'm still swollen and healing. I also talked about the nasolabial lines that I have been noticing more and he said he thought it could possibly from my swelling but he would also reassess it next month and I could get a syringe of filler (lasts about a year) if I wanted to treat them at that point. Anyway can't wait til I'm not swollen anymore. Also, he said they used the Conform anatomical extended implant in a medium on me. Updated on 26 Sep 2016: Sorry I haven't been on much lately. I've been distracted with a lot of things. Im not swollen much anymore. But my chin still feels weird. It doesn't look like length was added, so the biggest impact is from the side. But i dont regret doing anything. Things haven't been going so well with the marriage because my husband has been really insecure and I've had to deal with him dragging my self changes into it. He thinks I'm doing all these things so I can find someone else, etc. I tried comforting him for as much as anyone could tolerate. But insecurity is a huge turn off and idk how to deal with it. We started marriage counseling and it seems like the progress we make in there just falls apart because the instability of our foundation. It's been established that he has past hurt from someone else but I'm just tired of feeling crappy everyday because he brings me down because he feels depressed. Anyway, it's not fun to get all these changes when your significant other can't support you. It makes me wish I was able to get all of my procedures done when I was single. Updated on 2 Oct 2016: I finally took the time to actually do my make up so I have new pics. My jaw line has more contour than before and my neck is more lifted. I think the front view of my face has also improved. It is not as rounded at the bottom, but more defined. There is maybe a little bit of swelling around the wings of the implant but it is very minimal. But most of my face has gone back to normal. The implant still feels a little heavy but that feeling is slowly fading. My chin still doesn't feel like my own yet. Overall, the recovery was awful. It's easier to recover from compared to vaser lipo, but its still hard in its own way. Things have been improving with my husband as well since I last posted. We have gone to 2 counseling sessions already. He is still insecure, but he's getting better. I'm going to make a better effort on my part to be more open and honest with anything I decide to get done, despite fearing his judgement. So far, he hasn't even given me any crap about the surgeries I decided to do. Updated on 2 Oct 2016: I thought I would also include a picture of the incision under my chin. I've been using scaraway gel on it twice a day and so far i think it is healing really well. I've only used it for 2 weeks so far. Their products have really helped the appearance of my other incisions so I knew I was going to use this product for this procedure as well. Hope this helps! Updated on 22 Oct 2016: Haven't updated in a while. I'm loving my implant. I have forgotten how it felt like before I got it. I frequently like to place my finger over my chin and just think "omg I have volume on my chin" the sensation is starting to return to my chin. It still feels a tiny bit heavy but not as much as it used to feel. I also got a little bit of filler on my nasolabial lines at the doctor's office at my follow up so I figured I'd throw a pic in there too. Updated on 5 Nov 2016: My chin is slowly starting to feel like my own. It still feels like there is weight on my chin but it is not as bad. I went to comic con and couple weeks ago and was being sketched, so that's why my picture is a little far away. But I love my new profile and you can see that it's even made a huge difference from far away Updated on 22 Dec 2016: I already mentioned this in my other review, but my dad passed away in November unexpectedly so life has been rough right now. He was never sick or complained of anything which is why it makes it really hard for all of us to accept that he's gone. But I've been continuing on with my life because I still have my own life to live. Anyway, here is a 3 months photo update. I'm very happy with my profile view now and I'm no longer self conscious about it. Despite everything thats happened I don't want to feel guilty for enjoying my life just because my dad isn't able to anymore in the same sense as we all do. So I'm going to keep updating on my progress here. Updated on 14 Feb 2017: I have full sensation back in my chin now but I can still feel the implant on my chin. It's not bothersome unless I focus on it. Looking back I'm so glad I did it, but I wish I did it sooner Updated on 17 Mar 2017: It's hard to remember what it felt like before everything. I'm loving my results and never imagined it could be so great. It has enhanced my face shape and I'm no longer self conscious about people seeing my face from the side. I think most of the swelling is gone now and I don't feel a weight on my chin anymore. I'm loving it!
Hey ladies!! First I would like to thank all of you for your amazing reviews. My boyfriend and I have relied alot on your experiences. I have put my deposit down and my date is set! I am super excited and hoping I have the same success alot of you ladies have had. I had several consultations and decided to go with a doctor close to home. He is about 2 1/2 hrs from where I actually live. I chose him because he had all the credentials I was looking for. He is very nice and seems to know his stuff. Hr made me feel extremely comfortable, answered all my questions, and his staff is really friendly and helpful. I met with him twice,we have had a video conference, and phone calls. I love that he is willing to answer any questions or concerns we have. Anyways..I am 5'3 125lbs and I am getting style 3 301 round implants. He also will be doing a lipo and some contouring. My date is March 6, 2014!!!! I am so ready!! Any advice or concerns any of you ladies had/have yourself would be greatly appreciated:) Updated on 28 Jan 2014: Well ladies I am about a month out:) I am super excited but so not prepared yet. I have started looking for the things my dr said I am going to need. I am also in search of a hotel close to the hospital....I thought I would start posting some before pics. Updated on 28 Jan 2014: Updated on 28 Jan 2014: Updated on 28 Jan 2014: Updated on 6 Feb 2014: So I have decided to move my date up. This waiting is just too much. February 27 is the new date! Now I have to rush to get all my supplies I will be needing. Soon I will have a bootay! Updated on 11 Feb 2014: My procedure is paid and supplies are ready. I am getting super impatient! Feb 27, could not come soon enough. I am about 2wks out. I took a month off work. My doc said I should be able to return after a cpl weeks. How much time do you ladies recommend? I just dont want any complications but if I can save some of my vacation time that would be awesome. And is there anything that is a must have for supplies? I got the list of things my dr recommended. If there is anything that made your transition easier I would love to know. Thanks Updated on 19 Feb 2014: I am about a week out and I cant wait! I will be starting to pack everything up this weekend. What types of clothes did you ladies wear the weeks following your surgery? From what I gather clothes are annoying for the first week or so.... All I know is I am one week out:) Updated on 24 Feb 2014: I am just a few days away!! The nurse from the hospital called and got all my preop paperwork complete. Let me know to be at the hospital at 6:30am :-) I cant believe it is about that day! Updated on 26 Feb 2014: Tomorrow is the date!! I am all packed and ready to hit the hwy. I will be leaving in a few hrs. I cant wait. We got a hotel only a few min away from the hospital. These are the last pics I will be taking of my sad lil booty! Wish me luck ladies;) Updated on 27 Feb 2014: I am done.. just laying here. I qm drifting in and out still so I will post about my journey later. Just wanted to let everyong know I am good and thank you for all the support. Updated on 27 Feb 2014: So to start the day we got up at 5:45am bc I had to be at the hospital by 6:30am. First I had to finish filling out some paperwork. The nurse came out, introduced herself and took me back. She had me take off everything and I put on a gown. She proceeded taking my vitals, putting an IV in, and just really made sure I was comfortable. Both nurses were truly amazing and very professional. Next the anesthesiologist came in, introduced himself, went over my medical history, and the procedure, what he would be doing, and what I could expect. He also was very nice and wasnt above helping the nurses, which I liked. My doc came in next to go over the procedure, what I could expect, and marked me all up. The anesthesiologist came back in and administered some medicine in my IV. That is the last thing I remembered. Next thing I know they are waking me up and I have a booty! I wasnt in any pain they def made sure I was comfortable. I was released shortly after that and have been at our hotel since. That was at like 1pm and my pain meds lasted until like 6-7pm. I just barely took one. Im not in any pain. The hardest part of my day has been going to the bathroom. That was a bit difficult. Other than that I am doing good:) I like what I am seeing so far. Dr.Atkins did a beautiful job on my back. I cant wait for the swelling to go down! Im ready to see my end results. Updated on 27 Feb 2014: Updated on 28 Feb 2014: Ugh!! The 2nd day is way worst then the first. I am now home and the car ride was awful. I was vomitting almost the whole ride home. My body is even more swollen. I called my dr bc the right side is really swollen compared to the left. Anyone else have that? Im really worried bc I def dont want any complications:-/ any advice with would be helpful. Updated on 1 Mar 2014: My bruising is terrible. I have the worst trouble getting around right now. I cant wait to be able to move normally. When did the pain start going away for you ladies? Updated on 1 Mar 2014: I just had a shower and it felt amazing. My girls have been super amazing. She helped me in and out and even washed my legs so i didnt have to bend over. It feels so nice to be clean.I am still really swollen and bruised. Once the swelling and things go down, i think it will be simpler to move around. when they say you have to have patience for thos surgery, they werent lying. Im going to put together some before and after pics tomorrow so I can post them. Updated on 2 Mar 2014: Today has been easy. Im in less pain and it is becoming easier to move around. I have gotten my appetite back. I want to eat everything lol. It is true your butt changes day by day. The first day it was really bubbly, second day kind of square, the third day it was kind of flat, and today it is perking by out. I got some before and after pics my ladies are putting together so I will be posting them soon. Here are some pics i tried taking myself lol. I dont have my garmet on bc I am taking a breathier. Updated on 3 Mar 2014: Day by day it is getting easier to function. The swelling has gone down some but I am still really bruised:( I bent over for the first. It mademe really nervous. It was a success tho. Im not taking the prescription paid meds, just ibuprofen. It seems to control my pain fairly well. Im out of the muscle relaxers. They worked miracles for me. I will be calling the dr tomorrow to see about another script. I took another shower today. It was amazing. It feels nice to start moving around and things more. Im hoping by the end of the week I will be good and the my booty starts fluffing:) here are some more pics. Updated on 3 Mar 2014: Updated on 4 Mar 2014: So I thought i would try on some of my clothes and they dont fit. I can not wait for all this swelling to go down. im in need of a new wardrobe, from what it is looking.How many sizes did you ladies go up? If any. Im afraid nothing will fit. Updated on 4 Mar 2014: I got out of the house today:) not too difficult, just laid in tha back seat. My booty has not fluffed out yet. Im waiting... impatiently. Lol I just want to know the end results. The waiting game. Ugh Updated on 4 Mar 2014: Updated on 4 Mar 2014: So day 6 has been pretty easy. Im moving around so much better now. I finally put some stretch jeggings and jeans on. My ass looked amazing. Im still waiting for my booty to drop and fluff. Im so impatient. At what week did you ladies see the fluff? Updated on 5 Mar 2014: Updated on 5 Mar 2014: Today has been super easy. I dont do much but lay around. Lol It has gotten really old but I took plenty time off work so Im just taking it easy. I went to the mall today and tried on a few things here and there:) It felt so good to look in the mirror and liked the way it fit. Im still swollen so obviously it is not the final result, so no buying yet:( I will say this if you are second guessing your decision or worried or whatever, dont be. It is soooo worth it! All this pain and everything. I can even describe the feelings. It is confidence I never had and this is just my first week.Im super excited to see my end results!!! Have a good day dolls! Updated on 5 Mar 2014: Updated on 5 Mar 2014: Updated on 7 Mar 2014: So I took a month off work and I am super bored. All I do is lay around on my tummy watching movies. I went out to the mall the last cpl days to walk around and browse:) My swelling has gone down quite a bit. Im really surprised how well I am recovering. I have been slowly putting some workouts into my days. I dont want to overdue it so I just do lil 5lb weights and some squats and walking. I cant wait to be able to hit the gym! At what point were you ladies comfortable with doing a full workout? Here are some pics of my booty in size 9 jeans:) They are a lil tight but I think I will be a 9 once all the swelling goes down. Updated on 7 Mar 2014: Updated on 11 Mar 2014: Hey ladies, sorry I havent updated I have been just resting and relaxing. Im still doing good. The bruising is almost gone and my implants are starting to settle and form. Im still happy thus far. I think once I heal completely and everything I will still be able to give a positive review. I will be taking more picks next week so you ladies can see the difference. Updated on 15 Mar 2014: Updated on 25 Mar 2014: So my swelling has gone down. It is not fluffing the way I had hoped. Im almost about 4 wks and im not 100 percent happy with my results so it looks like I will be taking this journey again. I decided to do a quote for a revision with Dr.Gongora. Wish me luck. Im still in search of that amazing bod:) Updated on 9 Apr 2014: Hey ladies! So I know I have been MIA for awhile. I returned back to work a few weeks ago and have been swamped. I been getting alot of request for pics and I will be uploading some soon. My butt is not as big as I wanted but it is a nice round shape and alot fuller. Im still a lil swollen in my waist and I still have some bruising. Hopefully that will go away soon. I can say I am happy thus far with the shape and things. Dr.Atkins did do a clean job. I wont be going to him for my revision bc he is really great up until the surgery but after surgery care is what he lacks. When I had questions or concerns I would call him and his office leaving messages and nobody, not one person would call me back. So I ended up doing part of their job myself. Alot of research. I did find a dr that will be doing a lil more fat grafting and lipo for me. So I will keep you updated on that. This is not the best pic. All my other mirrors are too high for my short self.lol Hopefully I can get someone to do pics for me. Updated on 19 May 2014: So I have decided to go with Gongora! I am going to be putting my deposit down hopefully in the next couple weeks. He said I will have to wait a year from my surgery date so I'm looking at March 2, 2015:) Here we go again. Lol and as my implants I currently have they are good. I can't feel them at all. I'm not swollen anymore. All is well!
