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Doing this for me!

UPDATED FROM newbodykat
4 months post

4 months post op

WORTH IT$7,000
So Im sorry i didnt Respond to any questions before, i guess I didnt Have my notification settings on. So long story short I feel amazing. I can Wear clothes i couldnt Wear without looking silly before. My experience was awesome. It takes a while for your shape to REALLY be noticeable with all the swelling, but now Im seeing a huge difference. What helps is my compression garment. I had To go down a size since i had The surgery- that’s how swollen you’ll get! (Yikes) I’m also doing the keto diet- and i was Nervous about losing my butt but my body is still proportionate. Dr. Gear gave me the ok to work out with some exceptions- so my life is pretty much bnormal now. It’s crazy ho much a procedure will change your outlook on life

newbodykat's provider

Andrew Gear, MD

Andrew Gear, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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What about financing? Is that a good rout to go?
Honestly i don’t know i paid outright but it would remove the burden of saving or sure and speed it up
UPDATED FROM newbodykat
Day of treatment

New body just in time for summer! :D

Today I had my bbl. When I arrived, the front desk receptionist was very personable and made me feel excited for my procedure. She told me we could have a seat ( my mom was my care taker). It was about 2 minutes later and the nurse came out to prep me for surgery.I believe her name was Laurie but she was awesome. We talked like we’d known each other, and she made sure I was comfortable. She understood that I was nervous about being under anesthesia. She talked as if it was no big deal and that I was going to be ok. Also she did my IV in one shot, which I’m ecstatic about because I hate needles and have always needed multiple tries.long. Story short she was great and hey should keep her around! 
I met again with Dr. Gear. He is a so cool. He was so down to earth and made me feel good about my body and the changes I’m making. He’s got jokes too lol! 
Getting anesthesia was so much easier than I though. One minute I was talking... next thing I know I was waking up from recovery lol. The anesthesiologist’s name was Kenny I believe. He’s got to be a comedian at home because he made me laugh from the moment he came in. He was so pleasant and He eased a lot of my anxiety. I literally woke up like, omg I’m done? Lol honestly i remember talking and askin questions but I dont remember what I asked or what I said. It must be good stuff.

Pain is tolerable. I am sore but I imagine I’ll feel better tomorrow. Dr. Gear used 720 cc’s per butt cheek and really contoured my waste. I’m happy so far. Can’t wait until i can’t see myself without the faja and foams. After that I’ll add a side view picture

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Hello hope you doing well. How are you feeling the day after your bbl?
Hope you are feeling well! Dr Gear did my Mommy Makeover on April 24th.
Did the surgery leave a lot of access skin ? I asked cause my stomach looks like yours and they were saying i should get a Tummy Tuck BUT i don’t want one
Honestly no, it looks like i lost Weight but not like my skin is saggy
Thanks for sharing your experience
ORIGINAL POST

Doing this for me!

Tomorrow I am scheduled for a lipo+ bbl procedure with Dr Andrew Gear in Charlotte, NC. I’m so nervous about my surgery but I am confident that Dr. Gear knows what he is doing, because at my pre-Op he was funny and dow to earth and he put me at ease even though I’m really self conscious about my post baby body.
Actually I’ve always been kinda self conscious about my body. I have large breasts and I’m slightly tall. I have never had hips or a butt and I lack that feminine figure. I’m doing this to be able to wear clothes that I wouldn’t dream of wearing to date. I’m doing this to feel confident when I’m out in public hanging with my girl friends. I want to feel more like a woman, with curves to match m outgoing personality. Who wants to always change 100 times edit going anywhere because you don’t feel good in anything you put on!
For the past 2 weeks I have been taking Vitamedica vitamins and have been trying to drink plenty of fluids. Dr. Gear has also prescribed about 5 other medications that are supposed to aid in the healing process. I’m scheduled to arrive at 10:30 am. The only thing I’m really still nervous about is getting put to sleep... has anyone else experienced this kind of anxiousness?

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Hi, I’m thinking on having my bbl with Dr Gear, can you tell me bout your experience with him, and do you have pictures after your surgery, thanks
It is totally worth it! I just posted a couple of photos today :)