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Need a trim waist!! Lipo /BBL

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So I've been researching procedures and reading...

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spice_island30
So I've been researching procedures and reading reviews from this site for quite some time. Finally thought to make a review of my own. I am 5'3 200lbs have one baby girl. I want to get lipo and bbl. I have considered a tummy tuck but am terrified of the scar and i plan on having another baby so just want lipo for now with fat transfer to my bum. I have been working out 7 days of week for an hour to try to get down to 180 before getting PS done. I've also adjusted my eating habits so I am eating wayyy better than before. I've been wanting PS since I first found that it existed. I've always had an curvy athletic shape but no matter how skinny I would get I would have this little pooch in my lower tummy. After having my daughter my figure went downhill and now I gain mostly in my tummy. :( I can finally afford to get work done so I'm really excited about getting the procedure. My family and hubby are not too supportive of me with this but I don't care. They feel PS is unnecessary and that i should try to lose it the natural way. And while I get that I know i tend to gain weight in my belly so if i can get rid of most of those fat cells or move them someone where else then that's what i'll do. My two sister both have tiny waist and nice big bums on petite frames, Im trying to look like that too lol! Anyways so far I've hit up a few docs. Heres what I was told
Dra Baez: I hit up Dra Baez in DR for a quote. Her requirement was to be under 180lbs and quoted me 2700. She said her quote would be good for 6 months. I tried emailing her several times after that to send a deposit and lock in my date but i have not heard back from her and its been Months.
Dr. Alejandro Pizzaglio: He responded the next day. weight requirement is to be 190 or under. He suggested i get a tummy tuck as well. Quote 3800 if you choose recovery house its 4400 After hearing about all the issues with surgery in DR I've just decided to stay in the states. Thanks goodness i didn't hear back from Baez. I probably would've been out some money.
Dr. Ghada Afifi: Her assistant seemed very nice but I had problems emailing her my pics and started to see some bad reviews so its a no for her. So thats a no go.
Dr. Fischer (Vanity):I spoke to the assistant there who gave me a quote for a tummy tuck. I asked about the bbl but have not heard back from her either :(
Dr. Mel Ortega (spectrum). The assistant was very nice. Responded back with a quote promptly for 4500 for a tummy tuck and 5999 If i wanted bbl. I emailed her back to see what dates the doc would be available, if the price includes recovery house and info on deposits but have not heard back from her either. Price sounds great but I'm pretty sure i would be hating life if i had to fly all the way back from the southeast to northwest coast after having surgery. Not sure why she havent responded. Will call her maybe when i get a break from work. Would love to find a doc on the west coast!
Dr. Kenneth Hughes: He responded back extremely fast. Quoted 9500 for lipo to my tummy, flanks, full back with fat transfer. He seems really nice and down to earth. Very responsive. I told him the price was over budget but he suggested i speak with his assistant regarding financing. I've researched his work and i love what I see so far. I really really want to go to him. I can definitely deal with a flight to California rather than an 11hr + flight to miami. I have to decide on a date and will get back to his assistant as soon as me and hubby can come to an agreement. I wanted to have the procedure in late July. I've been planning to do this bbl for over a year. I have the vacation time but conveniently enough my hubby wants to take a job offer that would have him away during the month of July. Plus being over budget I would rather save up more to cover the entire cost instead of financing.
So now I'm still deciding what I want to do. The lower prices are definitely tempting but I would rather go with a more skilled plastic surgeon, shorter flight, and better overall experience. I think I'm leaning more towards Dr. Kenneth Hughes. I love his response time and how he is friendly and down to earth. He is not requiring me to lose extra weight or requiring a tummy tuck first. I will be racking my brain in the next couple of weeks to decide. We will see how it goes.

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May 25, 2014
Welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!

How are you doing with your research, have you made a decision on your surgeon yet? Good luck and please do keep us updated with your progress!
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July 3, 2014
Thank you. I've started seriously researching docs this year. I've narrowed it down to two PS, but I've decided to hold off on any PS procedures until later this year or early next year. I am working towards dropping the weight and getting a healthier body first. :)
July 4, 2014
That's a great plan. You probably want to be the best shape possible before surgery, not only to make the surgery/recovery easier, but it can only improve your results! :-) Keep us updated with your progress!
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October 19, 2014
Spice_island, I am glad you are researching a ton of doctors, after my experience which wasn't necessary a rough one, I just would take my time on a surgery like this and try to lose as much weight as possible and for all the work you want, I would not go to a surgeon that is under 8-9000. I was close to 150 before my surgery and after surgery i was like 143. But I was still over weight for my height and age. My doctor didnt recommend that I lose weight. He didnt even take my measurements. However Dr. Schlesinger did all of that. After I was cleared to start working out, I started eating clean, and lost about 20lbs. I also wouldnt choose a doctor that isnt returning your calls. There are so many things consider, and real self can help you with that! :-)
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March 26, 2015
How is Dr. Hughes with Liposuction?
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April 12, 2018
yes definitely my choice after a ton of researching death toll from surgery in Miami. the price is tempting and their laws in plastic surgery are different. I understand California is extremely high on the price but it’s because it’s way more safer and way more laws and standards to follow I will save as much as I can cause I was looking at the DR and Miami no very big risks and bad reviews along with deaths! I’m in Cali and cried just imagining if I’m not ale to come back alive I was in tears and told myself the best always cost and told my boyfriend I hav too much to lose so I will work on my weigh anyway as get this money together for dr Kenneth Hughes !!!!!!
UPDATED FROM spice_island30
1 year post

Finally back on track

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spice_island30
Hello realself peeps. I've been gone forever so just wanted to stop by for a update. Last time I updated I was losing weight in preparation for surgery. My weight loss came to a hault and I found out I pregnant. I had a beautiful baby boy in May last year. I'm now finally back on track to losing weight. I've been eating healthy and working out. I'm 5'3 and weigh 195 :( I'm aiming to lose 35lbs prior to the procedure. I want this flabby stomach gone and would love to have some more hips and ass. I want lipo and bbl and then eventually a tummy tuck. It would be so nice to see my abs again and have a nice big butt lol! I was considering Kenneth Hughes but decided to do more research on other docs and keep my options open. I'm planning on having the surgery by November this year if not sooner. I've already gotten the time off from work approved and have sent off for my passport in case I decide to fly out of the country for the procedure. I would prefer to stay in the states for the procedure but not gonna lie DR got the PS game on lock!! So I'm def keeping that as an option. I will start getting supplies together at a later date. Right now just focusing on getting this weight down. I gain weight in my upper body. My arms/stomach/face are the fattiest parts. So I'll be working on toning my upper body. I've been lurking for a minute but have finally mustered up the courage to post some post op pics of my own. Be blessed everyone :)

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UPDATED FROM spice_island30
1 year post

I'm free to travel!

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Passport came in the mail today woop woop! I was so worried that this would take forever to come but It only took 2 1/2 weeks. Glad I didn't pay for expedited services because I won't be making any moves until later this year. Nice everything is falling into place. I'll def be checking on some overseas PS now to see if they can help me achieve my goals. My main focus is my tummy and butt right now but these 38F boobies will need some attention later. So if i get my main work done here in the states maybe I'll save some $$$ getting the boob work done in DR?? We will see! :)

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