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At four months post-op, I see very little improvement
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4 Months Post-op from Lipo 360 with BBL
I had a BBL with Dr. Natalia Vidal in July 2024. Overall, I am very satisfied with the care I received from both Dr. Vidal and the staff at Pure. Everyone was kind and supportive throughout the entire process. However, I only saw the doctor briefly—once during my pre-op appointment and again on the day of surgery.
During my pre-op, I emphasized that addressing the back rolls around my bra line and behind my armpits was a priority for me. The doctor assured me this was achievable and did not express any concerns about it being unrealistic. Although I could tell she was busy and in a hurry, I trusted that I was being heard during this appointment despite its brevity. Unfortunately, at four months post-op, I see very little improvement in those areas. While I am pleased with how the front of my body looks, I feel the back, particularly the areas I highlighted as my main concern, was largely overlooked.
I also voiced during my pre-op that achieving a more proportional appearance was one of my primary goals. Sadly, I don’t feel this goal was met. The front of my body does look better, but it is overshadowed by the disproportionate amount of back fat I am now left with. It honestly looks unnatural—my stomach is flat with little to no fat, but I still have thick back rolls.
I reached out to one of the nurses at Pure and sent multiple photos to illustrate my concerns, hoping to discuss potential solutions, but I received no response. Given the premium pricing compared to other surgeons in the South Florida area, the lack of follow-up was disappointing.
If your starting point involves minimal fat on your back, I would recommend Dr. Natalia Vidal. However, for those with a more challenging starting point, like mine, I would suggest considering a different surgeon.
During my pre-op, I emphasized that addressing the back rolls around my bra line and behind my armpits was a priority for me. The doctor assured me this was achievable and did not express any concerns about it being unrealistic. Although I could tell she was busy and in a hurry, I trusted that I was being heard during this appointment despite its brevity. Unfortunately, at four months post-op, I see very little improvement in those areas. While I am pleased with how the front of my body looks, I feel the back, particularly the areas I highlighted as my main concern, was largely overlooked.
I also voiced during my pre-op that achieving a more proportional appearance was one of my primary goals. Sadly, I don’t feel this goal was met. The front of my body does look better, but it is overshadowed by the disproportionate amount of back fat I am now left with. It honestly looks unnatural—my stomach is flat with little to no fat, but I still have thick back rolls.
I reached out to one of the nurses at Pure and sent multiple photos to illustrate my concerns, hoping to discuss potential solutions, but I received no response. Given the premium pricing compared to other surgeons in the South Florida area, the lack of follow-up was disappointing.
If your starting point involves minimal fat on your back, I would recommend Dr. Natalia Vidal. However, for those with a more challenging starting point, like mine, I would suggest considering a different surgeon.
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Response from Dr. Vidal Laureano:
We appreciate this feedback. If a surgeon is unable to see a patient at their 5-day appointment, we make it a point for them to be seen earlier to ensure their surgeon sees them prior to leaving Miami. Whenever we are made aware of any concerns our first step is to reach out to provide support. However, we are unable to match this review to any patient around this time that brought up any concerns. We highly encourage anyone with concerns to reach out to us to discuss and address any concerns.
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