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My BBL Journey

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My BBL Journey

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rica123
WORTH IT$11,500
Hi beauties! This is the beginning of my BBL journey and I'm going to update u guys every step of the way. Let's begin :)
July 7th 2020, Consultation Day: I went into this beautiful clean office and was greeted by Beatrice at the front desk. She was so sweet. She gave me a form to fill out and I waited 5 mins max. Then Dr taranow called my name and greeted me warmly. He is the sweetest person u will ever meet but will not sugar coat anything. He started by explaining the BBL procedure. Next I went to change into my gown and started showing him the areas I didnt like. Dr taranow is very knowledgeable about what he is talking about. He showed me area I can improve on and explained his techniques he will be doing to achieve the best results. I got a price quote of $11,500 that included my entire stomach including flanks, back, banana rolls under butt and underarm fat, hip dip fill in and entire butt shaping.Without under arm it would have been $9400. Next I went back to beatrice to schedule post OP appointment and surgery date. I also have to do some blood work before post OP date. I will update u guys on my post op date.
Post op date: July 27th 2020
Surgery date: August 6th 2020

rica123's provider

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 8, 2020
That is soo exciting !!! Start getting everything needed cause TIME FLIES! Hope you get the results you're looking for. My lipo360, ab etching and BBL is Monday and even tho it was a month wait from my initial consultation, it took time to get everything needed.
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July 9, 2020
Omg give me all the details I would love to see ur before and after pics. Goodluck :)
July 10, 2020
Thank you sooo much! I need the luck and prayers! My anxiety is through the roof!! LOL You have a list of things needed?
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July 10, 2020
I went on Amazon and purchase the following items and they all arriving on Monday. Please tell me if I'm missing something:
1. Maxi dress for surgery day
2. BBL pillow
3. Female urinal
5. Antibacterial soap with cloth to cleanse body
6. Arnica pills for bruising
7. Stool softener
8. Compession socks.

List of things I need to buy:
1. Pads to spread on bed for liquid
2. Faja(I dont know if they gonna provide this or I have to buy)
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July 10, 2020
What time is ur surgery on monday?
July 11, 2020
Yo have everything I have which is great! You're almost done. I got many maxi dresses (under $10) on Amazon because you'll need a few for appointments or to even step out. Yesterday they tested my COVID and thank God it was negative (tho I've been home for 3 months) you just never know. I'm soo excited for you, it's almost here! Already a week went by
July 11, 2020
Surgery is at 11, have to be there by 9:30am
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July 11, 2020
Lolz Monday is soo close for u. I'm nervous for the covid 19 test too cause u know in NY it's crazy but I have been only experiencing allergy symptoms and I've been out alot. I've been looking for cheap maxi dresses on Amazon but I haven't found any $10 ones. I'm going to check again and on Ebay maybe
July 11, 2020
I know, the virus in NY is INSANE. I'm in Queens every weekend visiting my in-laws but they've been safe and healthy THANK GOD! Yes, keep checking for those dresses, they will show up. Ebay is great too, we became best friends last year ebay and I lol
July 11, 2020
Just remembered the foam pads that you'll need to put under your faja so that your stomach can be nice a smooth with no lumps after surgery.
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July 11, 2020
Ahh thank u I totally forgot :)
July 11, 2020
I private messaged you the links in Amazon of where I found my dresses for $10, but they went up to $14 and one got sold out :(
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July 11, 2020
Omg thank u so much :)
July 10, 2020
So exciting please show us results I want to get lipo and sculpting with him
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July 11, 2020
Absolutely!! I will update u every single step :)
July 13, 2020
Heyyy show us how you look now so excited going to get mine done by the end of the month
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July 13, 2020
Lol yay which doctor are u going with? My surgery date is august 6th :)
July 16, 2020
Were you able to show him wish pictures of what type of body you want and also can you post ur wish pictures
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July 16, 2020
Very good idea I have many on my phone. I will post it here
July 16, 2020
Ok thank you I just want to know if he does ur surgery the way you want cause I have so much wish pictures I just want to make sure he listen to the patients needs
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July 17, 2020
So exciting! I just got home from my BBL/TT/L360 about two weeks ago! Any questions, just ask!! I have pictures in my notebook on my profile :)
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July 17, 2020
Yay I definitely will! I'm going to check out ur results now
August 6, 2020
The day is FINALLY HERE!!!!! Good luck my friend! You will come out looking fantastic, I know it!!
September 9, 2020
How are you liking your results?
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September 9, 2020
Hey love I am loving my results. My waist is so tiny and it's still swollen so it still has to go down. My butt still looks amazing. Most swelling went down and I see the decrease of size but it's still big and it's started projecting outward. I'm almost at 5 weeks and I will sure add more pics this Thursday.
UPDATED FROM rica123
21 days pre

Wish Pics

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rica123
Forget to add my wish picss. My goal is to have a tiny waist like these models and a bigger and rounder butt. On Monday I have to do my blood work and covid 19 test then I go for my pre op on the 27th. Stay tuned!!

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July 21, 2020
Good luck. Follow my journey for tips
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July 24, 2020
Thank you. U look amazingggg too :)
December 22, 2020
How much did your bbl cost? Also did you do lipo 360? You look amazing!!
UPDATED FROM rica123
12 days pre

Bloodwork and Covid19 test

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July 24th 2020: Today I went to do my bloodwork at labcorp and covid 19 test. Hopefully everything comes back normal. Basically they drew some blood from my arm to test for anemia then I went to do the covid 19 test. Most uncomfortable feeling ever in my nose lolz.
Next update: JULY 27TH 2020 (pre op appointment)

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July 26, 2020
how exciting ! I'm scheduled for sep 11th in texas so nervous but more excited!!!
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July 26, 2020
Goodluck work ur surgery hun :) tomorrow is my pre op appointment and then literally the next week will be my surgery. I'm started to feel the anxiety now.
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July 26, 2020
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July 26, 2020
dr. cortes in Texas, I'm so excited for you.
July 26, 2020
everything will be ok!!! Trust in God and I pray you get the best results and fast recovery
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July 27, 2020
Thank you so much hun. I hope u the best in ur surgery too and I would love to see ur results:)
July 27, 2020
I will definitely post pictures.