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33 Years Old Three Kids Ready for Change

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Hi dolls! I'm scheduled with Dr. Gear in Charlotte...

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Kat020818
$6,500
Hi dolls! I'm scheduled with Dr. Gear in Charlotte NC on 02/08/18 for bbl! Anyone who has already been through this procedure, please feel free to comment on your experiences below. I'll be posting before pics closer to Feb, 2018. I'm a nervous wreck but I'm super excited about my decision to finally do this!!

Kat020818's provider

Andrew Gear, MD

Andrew Gear, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 29, 2017
Hi there! I’m scheduled 3/22/18 with Dr. Gear. Good luck on your journey!
January 6, 2018
Do you anyone who did a tummy tuck with Dr. Gear.
January 6, 2018
Do you know anyone who had a tummy tuck with Dr. Gear.
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January 6, 2018
yes
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January 6, 2018
hi!!! great!!! what are you getting done? my pre op is next Wednesday!!
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January 6, 2018
good luck to you as well! what are you getting done?
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February 17, 2018
Hey Lady! I hope you are recovering well! I’m looking at getting a BBL and Breast augmentation next month with Dr. Llorente but my family is wanting me to look closer to home which Charlotte is the closest choice. Would love to know the price of Dr. Gears procedure and more on your experience!
UPDATED FROM Kat020818
5 days pre

The time is near!!!

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Kat020818
Hi dolls!! I have 6 more days until surgery!! Who else has surgery this month??

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February 2, 2018
I bet you're getting nervous! You will do fine.
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February 2, 2018
it's all I think about! I have a 7 month old so I'm hoping after a week I can care for him. my three sisters are staying with me for a week.
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February 2, 2018
how long was your surgery? would you say you're in more pain now opposed to our first bbl?
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February 2, 2018
That's good. You will definitely need their help because you won't be able to pick him up or drive.
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February 2, 2018
1st surgery 4 hours, 2nd surgery 3.5 hours. More pain this time because i had my thighs lipoed.
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February 2, 2018
did your dr. have you take any medication before surgery or the day of surgery?
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February 5, 2018
No just pain meds and antibiotics immediately after.
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February 5, 2018
ok cool!
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February 24, 2018
hi noticed you mentioned having a 2nd bbl? was it due to a revision? this is my biggest fear which is why I’m having such a frustrating time deciding on a surgeon.
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February 24, 2018
Yes, round 2 was more like a necessity. One hip went completely fat. I had no other choice.
September 17, 2025
Hi, did your fat live after 2nd round
February 4, 2018
will you be getting any post surgery massages?
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February 4, 2018
yes girl I've been looking in my area for weeks now. I'm in Raleigh NC. How many is necessary?
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February 4, 2018
so you're having surgery this Thursday too?
February 4, 2018
ohh ok! I’m in Charlotte and looking for someone her because I will get 5 in Miami and 5 more when I get back. they said 10 is a good number. yea I have my surgery on Thursday 8th too!!
February 4, 2018
*here
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February 4, 2018
oh wow!! we're Surgery sisters lol! I know of one more person whose Also going to dr valls on Thursday! the wait is over I can't believe it's finally time! I'm nervous, excited, feeling cramps lol! I told my sis that I'm making myself sick lol
February 4, 2018
right we are lol!! I’m excited and alil nervous but I’m trying not to over think it either!! I can’t believe it’s here either! I’m just ready for it to be done so I can just recovery and be good. lol
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February 4, 2018
right!! we're on the same page! my surgery is at 7am. keep me updated on how you're doing! who are you having surgery with?
February 4, 2018
mine is at 10am! I will for sure! Dr. Hanabergh he does real good work so I’m excited to see my outcome!!
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February 5, 2018
yes he does!! happy for you!!
February 5, 2018
Sending love and light your way for your upcoming surgery. Is Dr. Gear still our surgeon?
February 5, 2018
*your
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February 5, 2018
yes love he is! thank you so much! I'm a nervous wreck smh
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February 5, 2018
are you still scheduled with him as well?
February 6, 2018
Yes, I am scheduled for the morning of 3/22. But due to starting a new job, I may have to reschedule until the fall :(.
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February 6, 2018
awww!! well it will all work out! are you getting bbl?
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February 14, 2018
Hi doll! I hope you re recovering nicely. Hope to hear from you soon!!!
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February 14, 2018
hi doll! just as you said everything went well! this process was easy compared to the stories I hear about on here lol! most ladies say they feel like they've been hit by truck,...I'm a week post op tomorrow and I haven't took one pain pill yet. to me it isn't pain it's more soreness and aching. your help was greatly appreciated!! how long did you wear your faja, 6 weeks? when did you see the most reduction
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February 14, 2018
in your stomach?
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February 19, 2018
hi love! how long did it take Before you saw the most reduction in your stomach?
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February 19, 2018
I wore my compression garment 6 weeks my first BBL and 3 weeks my 2nd BBL. I noticed my stomach reduction immediately.
September 17, 2025
Hi, I know it's been a min, But how satisfied are you with your surgeon and his staff?
February 6, 2018
Hi there! I have my pre op with him on wed. My surgery is scheduled for Feb 27th
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February 19, 2018
oh great! good luck! let me know how it goes! dr gear is great!
UPDATED FROM Kat020818
7 days post

How do I drive ???

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Kat020818
Ladies!!! I'm almost one week post op (tomorrow) and I need to drive my daughter back and forth to dance practice. With the bbl pillow, my butt still touch the seat a little. Is this normal or what did you use? I'm trying my best to stay off my butt but I'm a busy mom and I have a 7 month old as well

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February 16, 2018
hope surgery went well!! mine was good!! still in search of massages in Charlotte
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February 19, 2018
yes love surgery went well! I'm back to normal as far as everyday life. how are you doing?
February 20, 2018
I’m good! everything went well. haven’t started driving yet tho. but I will soon.
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February 19, 2018
My butt touched the seat a tad too. It's ok just make sure the pillow is well under your thighs. Also you can place a pillow behind your back which will make yiu lean forward.
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February 19, 2018
I tried that and it does work better thank you! I still feel awful when I drive could be a mind thing lol. when did you sit directly on your butt?
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February 19, 2018
I didn't sit directly until 6 weeks and only for 15 minutes as it was too sore. By 8 weeks I was sitting fine. I didn't drive for 30 days. I was so paranoid the first time around.
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February 19, 2018
How was your surgery? Are you happy? How much did he get out and put back in?
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February 19, 2018
surgery went well! I had 800 ccs put back and the minimum out. he said I was very fibrous and some of the fat he couldn't use, I was sad about that bc I wanted 1000cc
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February 19, 2018
800 is good though. Not all fat is good fat. Good thing he didn't inject bat fat because it wouldn't have lasted anyway. Some doctors overfill and it doesn't last.
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February 19, 2018
true. I was surprised with all the fat I had but he was truthful. I want more Lipo in which I knew I would. I'm scheduling that surgery during my 6 weeks check up. hopefully I can do something with less own time Bc I'm out of vacation time at work now
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February 24, 2018
Good luck!
September 17, 2025
Ladies now that it's been a while.......who do y'all refer for hip dips?