POSTED UNDER Brazilian Butt Lift Revision Reviews
129 Lbs 5ft2in BBL - Beverly Hills, CA
UPDATED FROM Justmel
25 days post
A little over 3 weeks Post Op
JustmelOctober 31, 2016
$9,000
I am a little over three weeks Post Op and I am sad to say there is little to no change.
I am not upset because I know I didn't have a ton of fat going in and there is always a risk but it is disappointing. I think his ability to get fat from thin patients is a bit over exaggerated.
I am most disappointed about the upper back area because I can still grab/pinch a great deal of fat from that area right behind my arm pit which should not be the case.
The incisions on my back are very low so I don't know if he even attempted to reach that area after I stressed over and over that was a major concern. Not only that the incisions on my back were not placed properly in my opinion because they cant be hidden by my bra straps so I will have very visible scars on my back. I'm almost more irritated with that because that should be a given and that was the easiest thing to achieve. I have not noticed any other surgeon who places incisions that low on the back to access the areas I was concerned about.
The incision on my arms are very small so not visible. The incisions on my inner thighs are not as small as the one for my arm but not as big as the two on my back so the scars will likely not be a big deal.
I have been delaying an update hoping for some positives but at this point I don't think it was worth 9k at all just my opinion from my experience. I did not have any complications or any horrible pain and swelling didn't last long at all so that is a plus. I will continue to update.
I am not upset because I know I didn't have a ton of fat going in and there is always a risk but it is disappointing. I think his ability to get fat from thin patients is a bit over exaggerated.
I am most disappointed about the upper back area because I can still grab/pinch a great deal of fat from that area right behind my arm pit which should not be the case.
The incisions on my back are very low so I don't know if he even attempted to reach that area after I stressed over and over that was a major concern. Not only that the incisions on my back were not placed properly in my opinion because they cant be hidden by my bra straps so I will have very visible scars on my back. I'm almost more irritated with that because that should be a given and that was the easiest thing to achieve. I have not noticed any other surgeon who places incisions that low on the back to access the areas I was concerned about.
The incision on my arms are very small so not visible. The incisions on my inner thighs are not as small as the one for my arm but not as big as the two on my back so the scars will likely not be a big deal.
I have been delaying an update hoping for some positives but at this point I don't think it was worth 9k at all just my opinion from my experience. I did not have any complications or any horrible pain and swelling didn't last long at all so that is a plus. I will continue to update.
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Replies (2)
November 1, 2016
Awww mel I'm sorry you are not loving your results yet :( I can imagine how scary it is. As submitt said don't give up yet I'm sure you've had at least some improvement. Will you post before and after pics at some stage?
UPDATED FROM Justmel
Day of treatment
All done
JustmelOctober 7, 2016
Everything went ok. Not being able to eat breakfast was very hard. If you like breakfast like I do, you may want to schedule your surgery for first thing in the morning because you cant eat before. I arrived at the center at 8:30 am. I started IV shortly after and was heading into OR at around 9am. He was finishing up a BBL when I arrived and started another surgery (not sure or what that one was) right after me. The ladies that assist him with IV and anesthesia were so nice.
It is really cold when you wake up from anesthesia but they provide a small heater and blanket so it isn't so bad.
I'm not in any pain at all but this garment for the arms is very annoying to say the least and it is so tight. I only got arms, inner thigh, and bra rolls so not a lot of lipo other than the arms garment I feel just fine. I should add I do have high pain tolerance also and it will likely be worse tomorrow.
I ate a bit as soon as I got home but I have not needed any pain meds yet. Took the arnica and antibiotics as directed. it is just a waiting game from here I guess.
It is really cold when you wake up from anesthesia but they provide a small heater and blanket so it isn't so bad.
I'm not in any pain at all but this garment for the arms is very annoying to say the least and it is so tight. I only got arms, inner thigh, and bra rolls so not a lot of lipo other than the arms garment I feel just fine. I should add I do have high pain tolerance also and it will likely be worse tomorrow.
I ate a bit as soon as I got home but I have not needed any pain meds yet. Took the arnica and antibiotics as directed. it is just a waiting game from here I guess.
Replies (5)
October 7, 2016
Wow. You are very lucky. You didn't get stomach lipo?
I hope your recovery continues to be smooth sailing. Can't wait to see your pics. Happy healing!
I hope your recovery continues to be smooth sailing. Can't wait to see your pics. Happy healing!
October 7, 2016
Yours looks amazing though. I wish he could have done my stomach but he said he didn't want to create any irregularities and I didn't have enough fat there.
I will try to post pics on Sat after I shower access the situation.
I will try to post pics on Sat after I shower access the situation.
October 7, 2016
Justmel, can you post your current pics? I am excited to see your results. I too talked with Dr Dass and he is a great doctor. He is so on the expensive side though but it is worth it. I am 5'2" but weigh about 140 lb and I am told left and right that I am a "thin" patient and I am not sure if me working out 7 times a week can be misleading in terms of weight.
October 10, 2016
Pics? How are we supposed to make a decision based on words and no observable results of before and after? Pictures speak a thousand words!
October 11, 2016
How exciting babe! Congratulations! I hope you feel well soon to post some pictures of your amazing transformation :-D
UPDATED FROM Justmel
1 day pre
Tomorrow is the big day
JustmelOctober 5, 2016
My surgery is set for tomorrow and I am so excited and nervous all at the same time.
I am set to have lipo on my arms, back bra roll and inner thighs. I am very much hoping that he goes all the way up to get out all the fat on my back and not just stop at the bra line. I am also reconsidering the knees. I don't want to have my thighs done and then the knee area not look proportionate. I read about that somewhere on realself. I just called the office and scheduled another quick appointment so he can look me over one last time to make sure we are on the same page. I really just do not want to have any fat left behind on my back that is a major concern. It seems like a lot of surgeons don't go up far enough and there is a pocket of fat left right behind the arm pits for some reason.
I measured and weighed today also 129lbs
35.5-27-41.5
I go in at 8:30 tomorrow morning :)
The girls in his office are so patient and accommodating.
I am set to have lipo on my arms, back bra roll and inner thighs. I am very much hoping that he goes all the way up to get out all the fat on my back and not just stop at the bra line. I am also reconsidering the knees. I don't want to have my thighs done and then the knee area not look proportionate. I read about that somewhere on realself. I just called the office and scheduled another quick appointment so he can look me over one last time to make sure we are on the same page. I really just do not want to have any fat left behind on my back that is a major concern. It seems like a lot of surgeons don't go up far enough and there is a pocket of fat left right behind the arm pits for some reason.
I measured and weighed today also 129lbs
35.5-27-41.5
I go in at 8:30 tomorrow morning :)
The girls in his office are so patient and accommodating.
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October 5, 2016
The fat near the corners of the arm pit is a major concern for me as well! Please let me know how it goes as when I booked my surgery I was really unclear on whether that area was covered or not Angela told me the axilla (that area) is another $1000 but when I asked what was included in the bra rolls she said from the bra line to the top of the back? I was totally confused but prayed that was all I needed as I don't have another $1000 but am really self conscious of that area D: best of luck! Please let us know how you go xx
October 7, 2016
Thank you. I told him about that area again before surgery, I will let you know after I am able to remove garment on Saturday.
October 9, 2016
So it does not seem as though he went as far up to that area that we discussed. I have no brushing or anything there at all. The incisions he placed on my back are much lower and very far away from that area. Seems he only did bra roll area.
October 9, 2016
:0 oh no :( that's a bit devastating... Are you able to upload any pics? How does it look?
October 10, 2016
I have some dents from the back area under the armpit. If I stand up straight, I can still see the fat rolls in the bra area. Needless to say, I'm a bit disappointed bc I wanted it flat back there :/
October 10, 2016
Could you upload some pics susie? For the money it should honestly be perfect :(
October 10, 2016
It is very disappointing. It looks the exact same as before so far. No change athe all from what I can tell.
October 10, 2016
Will be interesting to see you before and afters. I have seen a lot of girls thought that but it really changed after a few weeks because of swelling, but then again when I asked about the axilia Angela said it was another area, so another $1000 but then when I asked about the bra rolls she said it was from the bra line to the top of the back? I'm so confused :(
That's how I'm feeling about my mini TT scars. It makes me wonder if he got tired halfway and just closed me up for the sake of closing me up.
Like everyone is saying, I have to see the bigger picture of my before and after. That's fine and all, but I just shelled out about $14k for this and I need it to be as perfect as humanly possible, barring any natural imperfections on my body's behalf. I expect better stitch work, incision placements: things Dass can control.