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Mom of 4 Seeing Dr Hughes for a Bbl and Bl * Lipo - Beverly Hills, CA

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I want to be transformed so that I can love myself...

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Heljoy4
WORTH IT$17,000
I want to be transformed so that I can love myself again! I use to be really fit and after my last baby a little over a year ago - I got injured and could not workout. So after my surgery to fix my ACL I still can't workout for 9-12 months! So here comes depression and weight gain and still manage a house of 4 kids. I'm just tired of losing weight getting in shape - so I'm doing this for a boost! So that I can feel good again about my body and maintain the dr work! I use to have a beautiful big ol' natural butt / I want that again - I want to be able to fit into my clothes and be proud of what's underneath! I'm 5'6 180lbs . I'm still trying to lose weight to at least be at 165-170 ish before my surgery. But I don't want to lose too much bc I want that fat to shape my butt.

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April 12, 2016

Thanks for starting a review and for adding pics.  Did your doctor recommend you lose that much weight?

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April 13, 2016
No, actually he didn't. I dont live in the area yet so I was happy when he was able to view me through photos. I am still about 30lbs from my pre baby weight. But bc of my injury it has been hard for me to lose weight with exercises - So I have had to solely base my weight loss on diet alone- Which is hard bc I breastfeed and after baby 4 my weight just did not want to go down- Sorry for the OVER explanation- So I have 3 months till my " Fix THIS ish" date and I am just really trying to tone with bands and I was able to run a little at physical therapy today- which made me happy! I am normally a very fit person so for me not to workout is killing me- Plus when I do get my new contour to my body I want to be able to keep that new bootay- TIGHT and high- I am more into a high athletic butt - then just a big ol' fat one- I think I have that now ;) lol anyway- To answer your question - No ;)
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April 13, 2016
Keep your head up girly! Love yourself NO MATTER what size you are. Know, that our bodies are what they are now because of our beautiful babies! We have the blessing of giving life. Don't let your brain keep tricking you into feeling bad about yourself. I am too working hard to be 180 # by June 1st... It's just around the corner wowzwers!! YOU CAN DO IT! Take it one day at a time and if you slip, just get back to it! We're gonna do this together! TEAM HUGHES!!
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April 13, 2016
Yes! You're right! June 1!!!!! I'm excited for you! You gotta post pics - I will be stalking your page
April 13, 2016

I can relate- I am a runner and had to have hip surgery and both the mental and physical recovery were awful.

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April 14, 2016
Lol! You got it! That's what I'm doing with other RS ladies.... It's my obsession until I have my own experience to report :)
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April 14, 2016
My trainer says that your body gives up first before your mind does. In other words we can do more that we think we can do. It's always going to be hard but it's worth it .
UPDATED FROM Heljoy4
14 days pre

Consultation with Dr Hughes

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First I just want to say Dr Hughes is a very compassionate person. I feel so comfortable for my surgery on July 1st.
During my consultation I was welcomed and did not feel rushed or uncomfortable at all. Everyone was friendly and very attentive.
Surgery details:
I have always had very large breast.
And after 4 kids and two prior breast sx
I now have large saggy breast after breastfeeding my 15 month old.
They were not saggy like they are now but after breastfeeding they're just not what I want.
Surgery 1. Breast lift
Now the question to decrease implants or keep the same. I don't want to feel like - CRAP!! I have no boobs/ bc after all when you've always had big boobs It just becomes normal.
Then again I'm 40 years young and I know the best thing would be to go smaller with a great breast lift - they'll be like I was before kids!! Plump !! And no sag :)
Dr Hughes recommends it too but he mentioned that its ultimately my decision. I value his opinion so much bc he's such a no nonsense guy and so down to earth - I'm so happy he listened to my concerns and he knew how I could feel about downsizing - but I'd rather be healthy and back, neck and shoulder pain free.,
Procedure #2-
BBL
OMG I can't wait! Lipo it all out!
Since have my baby and under going another surgery that prevented me from working out my body just is not the same.
I did not bring any wish pics instead I brought pics if the old me.
I showed Lorena and I told me I want to look like me but new and improved.

I think we all are on here to find comfort in what we are doing with our bodies.
To find assurance that the Dr we choose is going to make us happy and thriller to be in our skin again!
To the leave the house and walk by a mirror and say Damn!!! THATS ME?!?
Hell yes .... And I love it!!

I'm in great spirits with my doctor and my procedures. May God bless Dr Hughes and his staff and May everyone that choose him feel as satisfied with their decision as I do.

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June 21, 2016
Awesome! So excited for you :) I haven't worked out in like 3 weeks (seems for ever!!) and I can't believe how walking a few steps gets me so out of breath. I can't wait to start molding my new body pronto! Especially with weight training as you suggested. In regards to your wants, I would side with Dr. Hughes on a nice loft with a small or without and implants. Less to worry as we age you know? I'm sure your body will be all that and a bag a chips anyways:)
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June 21, 2016
Yes! I'm on board mentally with smaller breast just not so much that I'm sad about it. I think 650-675 will be okay coming from an 800cc plus all my extra tissue from baby. Thanks Negrura!!
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June 21, 2016
650-675cc is still big, but it is less than 800cc. I'm pretty sure they'll still come out looking great! It's almost time... You ready?
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June 23, 2016
Kind of- my house is not ready bc it hasn't arrived from our recent move - it's sad really. But it's like a sleep over party everyday at my house with a family of 6! Plus two fur babies . It's next Friday- and I feel the time is speeding up. I'm still walking and doing light circuit training - but I will stop next week. Thanks for asking !
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June 23, 2016
Well, then don't stress! Just do as much as you can. I would say to prioritize what YOU need so that you don't do too much after your surgery. It's ok to be a little selfish to take care of yourself. The one thing that REALLY helped me was cooking before and freezing meals for my family. The weekend before, I cooked like there was not tomorrow, did laundry and cleaned/organized my bathroom and bedroom .
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June 24, 2016
Yaaass!! My mom is flying in from Texas to help me- I bought Aloe water from Costco to help flush everything out!! My whole family all 4 kids and husband and my mom are going the day of my surgery help with the drive home/ crazy! I can't do anything alone
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June 24, 2016
Yes we can, but it's nice to know we don't have to do it alone!! We are blessed to have loving support:) xo
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July 4, 2016
Hola! How are you doing?
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July 4, 2016
Wonderfully!! Thanks for asking- I bet your progress has really set off a million alarms :) you were right , in person is way better!! My picture don't do justice ! I have a shelf!! A freaking shelf!! I know it will go down and then fluff I can only imagine - Hey real quick!! I put I new review up for Dr Hughes bc I could not edit mine/ do you know if it takes time to be put up? I want to tell and share with other woman the feelings I have about this Dr. If he can make others feel the way I do- then that's just perfect! We all need to feel this way, it's a beautiful thing!!
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July 6, 2016
Hey hey now.. Booty!! Lol! I like mine so far. I'm waiting for the fluff fairy still :) I'm soft and hard in some parts. To edit your review you have to go through the website. The app doesn't have that option. You can go to your initial review and add stars and comments. It updates automatically:)
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July 6, 2016
All I know is that you look soooo good!! I can't wait to catch up to you!!
UPDATED FROM Heljoy4
3 days post

Surgery Over and feeling wonderful!!

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I look absolutely fantastic!!! And I'm still swollen and puffy and no where near what I'm suppose to look like - I can only imagine the final results!!
I had a BBL W/ 1500 © to each side
I also had a BL with removal of old 800 cc implants and saggy tissue from breastfeeding to a HP 650cc
They look amazing! Up and perky! And I'm in no pain-
I had lipo on back, stomach , flanks and arms.
Lower bleph with fat transfer and fat transfer to Lip.

I'm 2 days post op and I'm off pain meds - I'm up and walking around I've had 2 BM today and feel amazing!

When I cleaned my incisions yesterday and the binder came off - I was literally in tears - I look so beautiful- I was beautifully sculpted by the best!! I have zero regrets.
Now that it's all said and done - I could not have picked a better Dr.
I will let the pics say the rest but they really don't do my body justice !!
I've included my sleeping arrangements and protein drink that my beautiful Dr recommend!!

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July 4, 2016
Congrats looking great
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July 5, 2016
Looking good
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July 5, 2016
Awww thanks!! I feel pretty good too- I have my follow up this Thursday - I guess I will hear all the gritty details I hope I wasn't a brat!