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Boston BBL Dr. Volpe - Boston, MA

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Hello Out there, So after trying different things...

mariam2016
$9,700
Hello Out there,
So after trying different things to increase projection and get rid of my love handles to no avail I decided to just do it. I started to look in April and had my consultation with Volpe in May. He was very pleasant and so was his staff. He was also very real. He didn't promise me this super model body but did promise me change. I'm looking for an hour glass shape but also not exaggerated.
I worry about people commenting if I had work done? What do you say? Do you say you had work done or just say it is the result of your new workout routine?
My surgery is 8 days away, I'm not really sure if I have everything I need. Have learned A LOT from this forum and I hope to help others. I'll be posting pics after the surgery.
If anyone has any tips please share!
Thanks!

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George Volpe, MD

George Volpe, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 62 Reviews
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June 29, 2016
Hi! I'm excited to follow your journey here. I also have a BBL scheduled with Dr. V in August.
July 1, 2016
The staff has been super helpful! How did you find out about Dr. V? He didn't have any pictures of his work at his office when I went. Was that your experience as well? I would have liked to see more of the results than the ones posted on his website
July 1, 2016
I found Dr V through a Google search and have been following him on realself for months. It seems like everyone in the area goes to DelVechio, but I didn't have a good experience with the consult process, so I chose Dr V instead. I also didn't see any pictures in Dr V's office. I'm actually going to email him and ask if he has any others. I'll let you know what he says.
July 5, 2016
Spoke with Dr V via email and he said he would put more pics on his website. I'll be thinking of you this week! Good luck! I can't wait to see your results.
July 5, 2016
Great! I'm so nervous. I also didn't get tons of supplies. Hope I got what I needed. Are you going to tell ppl you got a BBL? I'm hoping I can just telling ppl I've just been going hard at the gym
July 5, 2016
I'm not sure. I have been working out the last couple of months so I'm hoping the bbl is moderate enough to be able to pull off saying its from squats lol. If the results end up being dramatic, I will tell people I had a bbl. I was over 200lbs during my last pregnancy, and I'm now 158. I worked hard to lose those 60lbs, so I kind of feel like I deserve this. It really isn't anyone else's business. Did you and Dr V talk about how many cc he would transfer? I forgot to ask him.
July 6, 2016
Oh wow that's amazing! I've been so lazy about working out. I currently weigh between 155-158. During the visit we said about 1000 ccs in each cheek and I also want some in my hips. I agree it isnt anyone's business but I also don't want all the questions ugh. Im so excited and cant believe this is actually happening
July 6, 2016
Lol, I agree I don't want all the questions either. Kind of just hoping it looks natural enough that nobody really notices.

Im so excited for you! You're so close. I can't wait to hear all about it. I still haven't decided if I want my hips done or not, but around 1000cc in each cheek is what I'm hoping for as well.

Did Dr.V ever give you a list of post-op supplies to buy? Or did you just do your own research? I tend to be a minimalist, and I don't want to buy anything I won't actually use.
:) :)
July 6, 2016
Yes that's exactly what I am thinking natural but looking good! Hour glass figure or as close to it. I do what my hips done, since I don't have much. I also figure for my shape it will give me an overall more hourglass shape. Dr. V did not give me a list. He just recommended I buy groceries. I did fill my prescriptions yesterday and will pick them up today. I did buy some wipes since we cant shower for about 3 days or whenever you have the post- op visit. I also got the face down pillow and a roller( styrofoam piece) to help with sitting. I also got the Neosporin. When is your surgery?
July 6, 2016
Wipes are a good idea, I wouldn't have thought of that. Did you buy your own compression garmet/faja? Or are you just going to use the one DR. V gives us? Since I'm getting a mini TT as well I won't be able to sleep facedown. So I'm thinking I'll have to sleep in a reclined position with a boppy pillow underneath my bum :-/

My surgery is August 23rd. I have high expectations for Dr V. His work is so natural looking. Do you have childcare help arranged? My biggest concern is definitely not being able to hold my kiddos for a week. :-(
July 6, 2016
I didn't get other fajas, just using what he gives us. Regarding childcare, I'm kind of playing it by ear. My surgery is on a Thursday, so on the weekends my Bf will be home. My mom lives about a mile away and she will help me on Friday. Im hoping I'm all set by Monday. Have you found someone in the boston area that do the messages?
July 6, 2016
Haha massages were my next question. I'm actually from Portland,Maine. I have found a place that does lymphatic massage, but BBLs are pretty much unheard of here in Maine, so I doubt anyone here has any experience with them. Your surgery is tomorrow, right?
July 6, 2016
Yes tomorrow is the day. I just pray everything goes smooth and the pain isnt as bad as everyone says
July 6, 2016
Me too!

Good luck! I'll be thinking of you :)
June 30, 2016

Thank you for starting a review, keep us posted.  Deciding to tell people or not is always a tough call.  I hope you get some good info from the community about how to deal with it.  It seems like one of the biggest challenges/most obvious tells (besides the new booty!) is not being able to sit.  Let us know what you decide to do!

July 17, 2016
hello mariam2016, i just had a bbl/lipo july 6 2016 i didnt tell my friends only mom and husband and a cousin who had it done before knows, she gave me some infro.. before i had it done, but as for anybody else really to me its none of their business. not been rude.. but if they ask if i was you i would say i work hard on inproving myself and leave it as that,good luck.. and welcome to the doll club...#lookingbetter4myselfandnobodyelse
July 17, 2016
Thanks vbabydoll, I agree!My results I believe are subtle enough that I can just say I've been working out. I have been trying not to see friends for a while, but feel so lonely. Just hoping these next couple of weeks fly by. I also think I am going to say I have a tailbone bruised and thats why I need the bbl pillow. :)
July 17, 2016
Lol.. tailbone bruised.. thats a good one im like you really havent seen any of my friends neither only talk to over the phone,, but come august the 9th will be my 5 week mark and we me and the hubby are going to meet some of our friends at myrtle beach!! and i know they r going to be like you lost some weight.. im going to say yep..i look good dont i..LOL
July 18, 2016
Lol exactly. I saw my bf niece and she said, you look really cute. My shape has changed a lot, waiting to see what happens with this butt. Lol
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July 14, 2018
you look great! I live Boston and Dr. Volpe is a great surgeon.. I want this procedure so bad but I'm scared.. I was going to go to Florida to a good surgeon there.. are you happy with your results?? I may need to get a consult with him..
July 14, 2018
Honestly, I do like the way my butt looks. Looks natural and that’s what i was going for. My stomach on the other hand is a little lumpy not smooth. I’m not sure if that’s typical. I haven’t gone back to rwally inquire, but my belly looks uneven.
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July 15, 2018
I think massages and the garment are suppose to help alot.. has volpe done ALOT of bbl's? I work at st e's but wendell perry in Florida is who i wanted to go to.. im just very anxious and adding the travel will make me cra cra
July 16, 2018
I wouldn’t be too scared to travel as long as you could stay where ever you are for 1 week. That’s when the pain is the worst. You aren’t supposed sit on it for weeks so it can potentially affect you results
UPDATED FROM mariam2016
5 days pre

Last Hurrah

mariam2016
So I decided to go away for the weekend before I am confined to a hot sweaty faja/ body suit. I put on my bathing suit, and it just confirmed I'm making the right move. I can't wait to feel sexy and love the way I look naked. I'm weighing 157. Before I gad my baby 3 years ago, I was 135. These extra 20lbs have not bern kind. I'm scared but puting on this bathing suit has helped me feel more read

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UPDATED FROM mariam2016
Day of treatment

I made it!!

mariam2016
Glad to be okay. Not sure what i look like yet. Volpe has the best bedside manner

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August 1, 2016
He sure does he's amazing!!!
August 1, 2016
So sweet and talented. My square went to hour glass. Wish O had done this earlier