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Mom of 2 BBL, 360 VASER lipo, JPlasma
ORIGINAL POST
Mom of 2 BBL
WORTH IT
I've been interested in the BBL procedure for a while now. I've followed Dr. Miami on snapchat, I started following some other surgeons as well and admired how much of a change they could make to the curves and contour of a woman's body through this procedure. After I had my second child, I worked and got really close to my pre-pregnancy weight, but my body just isn't the same as it used to be. I carry more fat in my midsection, I feel like I lack curves, and my poochy stomach has me reaching for the flowy shirts and dresses and abandoning the form-fitting clothes I used to love. My skin still has good elasticity, I have no stretch marks on my stomach, and based on my home-research and evaluation (I'm not a doctor), I don't believe I have a serious diastasis the needs repair, so I wasn't looking to get a tummy tuck.
I started researching liposuction and doctors near me and I had a consult. I told them I might be interested in fat transfer to help the shape of my butt, but I don't want a huge unnatural result. After my first consult, I decided I was going to do the full BBL, not just the Lipo, although I decided not to go with that surgeon. Honestly, the reason I went to have that consult in the first place was convenience. His office is 10 minutes from my house, and even though I wasn't super impressed with his work, it was a foot in the door to get started on this journey.
I also decided that I wanted high def, or VASER Lipo instead of traditional Lipo. The results are so much more natural looking in my opinion.
During the current pandemic, one of the surgeons I follow on IG and was interested in seeing was offering free virtual consults and a discount on services, so I scheduled with Dr. Galanis. The virtual consult was great. I felt incredibly comfortable talking to him, I didn't feel rushed at all (which is something I've experienced with every other plastic surgeon I've met with), and he was very informative and conversational. We talked about the procedure, he looked at my photos, and he got a plan together for me. After we were done, I was contacted by a coordinator in his office with the breakdown of the plan and costs.
The plan is: VASER Lipo of the abdomen, waist, and back
Fat transfer to hips & butt
& Jplasma of abdomen & waist (to tighten the skin)
The cost (even with a COVID discount) was a little hard to swallow BUT, this is my body I'm investing in! And if I want the best, I'm going to have to pay for it.
After I had that consult I knew that I wanted Dr. Galanis to do my procedure, and the discount helped me decide that this was the right time.
I am a little less than a week out from surgery now. I was given a list of items to purchase before, like chux pads, dark towels, maxi pads for the drainage, etc. so I have that all ready to go. I also picked up a bunch of prescriptions from the pharmacy. I had my pre-op physical & clearance with my primary care provider and all my labs came back good. Last step before heading up is my COVID swab test which needs to be completed within 5 days of surgery. My appointment for that is Monday June 1st. I head up to Beverly Hills on the 2nd for my pre-op appointment, and to check into my airbnb, and my surgery will be bright and early on Wednesday the 3rd!
I've had a breast aug before, and the recovery really wasn't bad. I'm hoping this won't be terrible either! I'm sure the first few days are going to suck but fingers crossed I get through the worst of it quickly.
Pre op info: I'm 29 years old, 2 children (and I'm done!), 5'5, around 150 lbs (was 145 pre- second pregnancy). My waist at the smallest point is about 32 inches in the morning, around my belly is about 38 inches. My main goals are to get a flatter stomach so I don't look pregnant and I can wear fitted clothes, more of an hour glass shape, and to give some volume to the flattened projection of my butt, so my butt is just more even and shapelier (you'll see in the pics!).
I started researching liposuction and doctors near me and I had a consult. I told them I might be interested in fat transfer to help the shape of my butt, but I don't want a huge unnatural result. After my first consult, I decided I was going to do the full BBL, not just the Lipo, although I decided not to go with that surgeon. Honestly, the reason I went to have that consult in the first place was convenience. His office is 10 minutes from my house, and even though I wasn't super impressed with his work, it was a foot in the door to get started on this journey.
I also decided that I wanted high def, or VASER Lipo instead of traditional Lipo. The results are so much more natural looking in my opinion.
During the current pandemic, one of the surgeons I follow on IG and was interested in seeing was offering free virtual consults and a discount on services, so I scheduled with Dr. Galanis. The virtual consult was great. I felt incredibly comfortable talking to him, I didn't feel rushed at all (which is something I've experienced with every other plastic surgeon I've met with), and he was very informative and conversational. We talked about the procedure, he looked at my photos, and he got a plan together for me. After we were done, I was contacted by a coordinator in his office with the breakdown of the plan and costs.
The plan is: VASER Lipo of the abdomen, waist, and back
Fat transfer to hips & butt
& Jplasma of abdomen & waist (to tighten the skin)
The cost (even with a COVID discount) was a little hard to swallow BUT, this is my body I'm investing in! And if I want the best, I'm going to have to pay for it.
After I had that consult I knew that I wanted Dr. Galanis to do my procedure, and the discount helped me decide that this was the right time.
I am a little less than a week out from surgery now. I was given a list of items to purchase before, like chux pads, dark towels, maxi pads for the drainage, etc. so I have that all ready to go. I also picked up a bunch of prescriptions from the pharmacy. I had my pre-op physical & clearance with my primary care provider and all my labs came back good. Last step before heading up is my COVID swab test which needs to be completed within 5 days of surgery. My appointment for that is Monday June 1st. I head up to Beverly Hills on the 2nd for my pre-op appointment, and to check into my airbnb, and my surgery will be bright and early on Wednesday the 3rd!
I've had a breast aug before, and the recovery really wasn't bad. I'm hoping this won't be terrible either! I'm sure the first few days are going to suck but fingers crossed I get through the worst of it quickly.
Pre op info: I'm 29 years old, 2 children (and I'm done!), 5'5, around 150 lbs (was 145 pre- second pregnancy). My waist at the smallest point is about 32 inches in the morning, around my belly is about 38 inches. My main goals are to get a flatter stomach so I don't look pregnant and I can wear fitted clothes, more of an hour glass shape, and to give some volume to the flattened projection of my butt, so my butt is just more even and shapelier (you'll see in the pics!).
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Replies (12)
May 31, 2020
First and foremost I think you have a nice shape backside. I honestly don't understand what's everyone's fascination is with BBL. I think some just go way too big and obnoxious. I think your butt would pop if you just lipo the abdomen & back or do a TT w/lipo to contour your midsection. As for the Dr/Covid discount, I would make sure it's not dramatically different in price comparison to everyone else. Remember you get what you pay for! I would make sure you check out reviews and lots of b&a photos. Just a few things I would tell anyone going into any surgery. Good luck and keep us updated.
May 31, 2020
Thank you! I don't have a huge issue with the shape of my butt, and I definitely let my surgeon know that I don't want to end up with a fake looking booty! His work is really natural and I think he'll be able to give me a subtle, natural result and good shape without overdoing it.
They told me the original quote and gave me the discount, so I know what the original cost was. They were offering a discount if you put a deposit down while they were closed because the doctor was still paying his staff during the shut down and wanted to make sure he could keep doing that. :) I've done my research for sure, and I feel confident that I chose the surgeon that fits my goals best!
I will definitely keep this review updated.
They told me the original quote and gave me the discount, so I know what the original cost was. They were offering a discount if you put a deposit down while they were closed because the doctor was still paying his staff during the shut down and wanted to make sure he could keep doing that. :) I've done my research for sure, and I feel confident that I chose the surgeon that fits my goals best!
I will definitely keep this review updated.
June 1, 2020
Ohhhh it's almost time! Keep us posted please!
June 2, 2020
Good luck! Hope all turns out better than you expected.
UPDATED FROM CaliUnicorn21
1 day pre
Surgery tomorrow!
So I’m checked into my Airbnb, I had my covid testing yesterday which was negative, and I had my pre-op today with Dr. Galanis. My appointment was supposed to be at 1:30 pm, but because of the protests (#BLM), Beverly Hills was enforcing a 1 pm curfew. I was able to get on the road earlier than I planned and they fit me in for my appointment at 12. At my pre-op, I met with Tess, who takes care of A LOT at this practice, and she had me sign my consent forms, fitted my compression garments for post surgery, and took my before photos. Then I met with Dr. Galanis and he evaluated me and we talked about what to expect for the morning. I also asked him to take some before & after videos of me on the operating table like on his IG because i think they’re so cool, and he said he would be happy to do that :)
Even though I was fit in on their schedule because of the early office closure, everyone was so nice, and I didn’t feel rushed through at all.
They gave me my paper RX for my pain meds, and i got it filled at the pharmacy across the street. The pharmacist said she would only fill it if I bought narcan, (medication for opioid overdose), So I said okay...? But she didn’t actually make me buy it, so that was weird.
Anyways...
Surgery is scheduled for 7:30 am tomorrow with a 6:30 am arrival. I’ll shower in the morning and wash my body with hibiclens, and get dropped off. Unfortunately because of covid my boyfriend can’t come in with me for the first part of the visit, he can only drop off & pick me up.
I’m so excited for this procedure! I’m not really nervous at this point, maybe it will kick in tonight.
Even though I was fit in on their schedule because of the early office closure, everyone was so nice, and I didn’t feel rushed through at all.
They gave me my paper RX for my pain meds, and i got it filled at the pharmacy across the street. The pharmacist said she would only fill it if I bought narcan, (medication for opioid overdose), So I said okay...? But she didn’t actually make me buy it, so that was weird.
Anyways...
Surgery is scheduled for 7:30 am tomorrow with a 6:30 am arrival. I’ll shower in the morning and wash my body with hibiclens, and get dropped off. Unfortunately because of covid my boyfriend can’t come in with me for the first part of the visit, he can only drop off & pick me up.
I’m so excited for this procedure! I’m not really nervous at this point, maybe it will kick in tonight.
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June 3, 2020
I hope you're feeling well this morning once you're all done. Let us know how it went and thinking of you during your surgery!
UPDATED FROM CaliUnicorn21
Day of treatment
Sore and achey
Can’t do a full update right now, I don’t have the energy, but today was great! I’m super sore and achey. When I stand up I get dizzy and nauseas so that isn’t fun, I’m hoping that doesn’t last long because i want to try to move around a little. Dr. Galanis did before & after video clips & they’re amazing! I’m so excited. I know I’m going to swell up but I’m having a lymphatic massage tomorrow so hopefully the swelling isn’t too significant.
Good luck on your journey!