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Mid 20s, No Kids, BBL with Salama 2016 - Miami, FL
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Well here we go...I've never ever done anything...
ilovebutts2016August 20, 2015
WORTH IT$8,000
Well here we go...I've never ever done anything like this (both starting a blog on something and getting a cosmetic procedure that is). This is huge for me and very out of character. I'm really excited, and hoping to get some support from these website from others who have had this done also! Any tips and advice is very welcomed.
A bit about me: I'm 27 years old, 5'4" and 140lbs. I've always been "the girl with the pretty face". And I've always wanted to be the girl with the "pretty face and amazing body". I'm not striving for perfection or an outrageously huge butt that doesn't fit me. I naturally am curvy and have an hourglass shape *35-27-38*. I have worked pretty hard to drop a few to get to these current measurements. However I still have several stubborn areas such as my love handles, lower belly, back fat, and arms. I have very thick thighs also that of course I'd like to be leaner, but I'm ok with them, and think that maybe they will fit me better once my butt has been amped up a bit. I'm not looking for a giant butt with a huge shelf, that's not me. I'm looking for a nicely shaped upside down heart shaped butt, with some nice projection and volume that looks great in jeans and dresses, and of course bikinis. Like I said I've never had anything like this done. Is be lying if I said I wasn't scared. I'm worried about not liking my results. I'm worried about complications like lumps and burns from lipo, I've read some pretty scary stories on here. I really hope that Dr salama can give me the result I'm looking for and that I'll be complication free.
A bit about me: I'm 27 years old, 5'4" and 140lbs. I've always been "the girl with the pretty face". And I've always wanted to be the girl with the "pretty face and amazing body". I'm not striving for perfection or an outrageously huge butt that doesn't fit me. I naturally am curvy and have an hourglass shape *35-27-38*. I have worked pretty hard to drop a few to get to these current measurements. However I still have several stubborn areas such as my love handles, lower belly, back fat, and arms. I have very thick thighs also that of course I'd like to be leaner, but I'm ok with them, and think that maybe they will fit me better once my butt has been amped up a bit. I'm not looking for a giant butt with a huge shelf, that's not me. I'm looking for a nicely shaped upside down heart shaped butt, with some nice projection and volume that looks great in jeans and dresses, and of course bikinis. Like I said I've never had anything like this done. Is be lying if I said I wasn't scared. I'm worried about not liking my results. I'm worried about complications like lumps and burns from lipo, I've read some pretty scary stories on here. I really hope that Dr salama can give me the result I'm looking for and that I'll be complication free.
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August 22, 2015
Hi doll! I'm having my surgery with Dr. Salama December 2015. I understand exactly what you are feeling. I feel very nervous some days and excited other days. I worry about wasting my money, time away from work, complications, what people will think of me....we all think about these things. But I do think Dr. S is one of the best bbl surgeons based off the research I've done. We have to hope that as long as we follow his pre and post-op instructions to a tee everything will turn out just fine :) I think having realistic expectations is important. We may end up with imperfections but that's a part of the risk and I personally think it's worth it.
I haven't started my own blog yet but I plan to do so soon. I'll add a lot of information since the other girls that have done so have helped me so much. I'm 5'3 118lbs and I've only told my sister. Everyone else would think I'm crazy...gaining 20lbs to have lipo and then transferred to my butt!!!!lol how do you tell people that?
I'll be following your journey. And try not to worry too much. You're going to be beautiful :)
I haven't started my own blog yet but I plan to do so soon. I'll add a lot of information since the other girls that have done so have helped me so much. I'm 5'3 118lbs and I've only told my sister. Everyone else would think I'm crazy...gaining 20lbs to have lipo and then transferred to my butt!!!!lol how do you tell people that?
I'll be following your journey. And try not to worry too much. You're going to be beautiful :)
August 22, 2015
Thanks for commenting! Can't wait to read your blog! I hope everything goes well for you. It's the waiting that's killing me! I wish I could just get it over with. It definitely helps reading other people's blogs and getting to be familiar with their experience. Even just supplies and garments and stuff, there is so much to think about and prepare for! Can't wait to see your results and hear all about everything!! Let me know when you start your blog, I will definitely be following it! :)
November 14, 2015
My measurements are close to yours, my fears about ruining what i have are the same as yours, my goals are also close to yours. I will be following your journey! I want to have my surgury with Salama in April if my finances are in order so I'm def gonna love seeing your results.
UPDATED FROM ilovebutts2016
7 months pre
Lack Of Suppprt...
ilovebutts2016August 22, 2015
So I'm feeling kind of bummed (no pun intended). My mom and my husband are the only people that know that I want to do this, and my mom only partially knows. She thinks I'm just having lipo. I just can't bring myself to tell her I'm having the fat put into my butt to make it bigger, she just wouldn't understand and would think I'm even crazier than she already does. Both my mom and my husband think I'm nuts. They think the problem is in my head and not my body. They want me to see a therapist because they think I have body dysmorphia!!! I don't. Yes I've always been reluctant to wear a bikini and yes I've never really fully loved my body, but I don't hate everything about it. I love my face and my hair, and I love my proportions (small waist wide hips), and I've taken measures in terms of diet and exercise to make myself healthier and in better shape. I just have some problem areas and I'd love a nicer bigger rounder butt that looks great in everything. Is that so horrible? I'm not trying to change everything about myself, I'm not trying to become a different person. I'm just trying to look and feel the best that I can and give myself the confidence to rock any outfit I want. I also want to look better naked for my husband. He's definitely an ass man and he's obsessed with what I have, but I also know that he will love the result of having it enhanced! I think a small part of him is excited, after looking at other peoples results, but mostly he just thinks I shouldn't do this because he's worried about risks and complications...what if I react to the anesthetic...what if I get burns...what if I end up lumpy, what if I get an infection, what if my final result looks totally fake or is shaped weird and looks bad. He thinks I'm taking a risk in messing up what he feels is already a good thing. I don't know. I've never been confident with my body, I just want to do this for me so that I can put on a dress or a bathing suit and walk out the door and not run away every time someone brings out a camera...I just want to look and feel the best that I can!!
I do think some people take plastic surgery too far and get carried away. But I don't judge people, it's their body so they can do what they want. I just wish my husband and mom would see I'm not going to get carried away, I have never had anything done and I don't want anything else, I just think this is the perfect procedure for me and would really help my overall appearance, thus helping me with my overall happiness in life because I'll be more confident and won't stress about my body as much as I do. I spend so much energy worrying how I look and changing outfits when going out and not wanting to be in front of the camera and not wanting people to see me in a bikini...I just imagine all that energy being put to some other use, some good use!
I do think some people take plastic surgery too far and get carried away. But I don't judge people, it's their body so they can do what they want. I just wish my husband and mom would see I'm not going to get carried away, I have never had anything done and I don't want anything else, I just think this is the perfect procedure for me and would really help my overall appearance, thus helping me with my overall happiness in life because I'll be more confident and won't stress about my body as much as I do. I spend so much energy worrying how I look and changing outfits when going out and not wanting to be in front of the camera and not wanting people to see me in a bikini...I just imagine all that energy being put to some other use, some good use!
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November 14, 2015
I've only told my bf and he's not supportive at all and keeps saying I'll end up botched... I know exactly how your feeling
November 14, 2015
It really sucks! My husband is coming around a bit now, he's a little better. But he's definitely not encouraging it. And my mom I only mentioned it to her one time a few months ago and I've never brought it up since because I know how she will react. At least my husband is slowly coming around...
Are you getting it done by salama too??
Are you getting it done by salama too??
November 14, 2015
Yes! I haven't made my appt yet but I wanna do it in the spring! I'm gonna try to gain 10-15 lbs bc when I was about 8 lbs heavier I sent pics and Nancy from Salama's office said gain 7-10. Right now I'm 5'7 and weigh 132. But I'm older so I feel like I'm more fat then muscle lol. I've been with my man 15 years and I'm hoping he'll come around!
March 1, 2017
You wanna hear the truth ladies? It isn't any better after either. My mum still makes comments about my butt being 'too big' and 'she doesn't know what I've done but I need to flatten it back down.' Ha! My boyfriend who was my friend for 7 years and during that time keeps telling me how lucky I am I didn't end up botched. He will not be happy when I go back... Sigh! Just do what you need to do for you. If you seek the approval of others, you'll never be happy.
January 17, 2016
Good luck girl people are always going to be hating. Have had my share of negative people and honesty, I had to stop even telling people that I was having surgery cuz people would just put in negative thoughts in my head and give me negative energy which you don't need keep your head up
May 5, 2016
me too, on all counts. (except the husband - i dont have one, and i am single for the first time in a very long time and want to do this while i dont have to answer to anyone.)
my mom is going to look after me but she keeps making comments about how giant asses are terrible, and my body is perfect as it is... and i appreciate the compliment in there, but it still sucks. :/
my mom is going to look after me but she keeps making comments about how giant asses are terrible, and my body is perfect as it is... and i appreciate the compliment in there, but it still sucks. :/
UPDATED FROM ilovebutts2016
7 months pre
Out of country insurance
ilovebutts2016August 24, 2015
Hey everyone,
For those of you that are like me and travelling from another country for your procedure, what are doing for insurance? I
realize for an elective procedure the procedure itself isn't covered, but what about in the event of a serious complication that required hospitalization while in Miami? My travel health insurance through work will not cover any hospitalization needed as a result of a cosmetic surgery, and I can't find any private insurance companies that will either. I found something called cosmetassure but Dr salama's office no longer offers it. Basically if something happens during the surgery or the days after and you need blood or whatever...you're screwed! You have to pay for hospital care on your own. Everyone keeps saying the chances of that happening are so rare, and yes I'm young and healthy so there is no reason to think something wil happen....but if it does we could end up having to sell our house to pay for my medical bills. What do people do? Am I just being nuts? Is this not an issue for anyone else? Does anyone on here know of any insurance that can be purchased that covers complications during surgery or else those 10 days post op that we have to stay in Miami?
If it was just myself that would take the financial hit in the rare event that something like this would happen, I wouldn't be as freaked out about it. But it'd be my husband and family that would pay the price as well, for a surgery I chose to have. Anyone have any insight or advice on this? Anyone know of any insurance you can buy that covers this kind of thing??
For those of you that are like me and travelling from another country for your procedure, what are doing for insurance? I
realize for an elective procedure the procedure itself isn't covered, but what about in the event of a serious complication that required hospitalization while in Miami? My travel health insurance through work will not cover any hospitalization needed as a result of a cosmetic surgery, and I can't find any private insurance companies that will either. I found something called cosmetassure but Dr salama's office no longer offers it. Basically if something happens during the surgery or the days after and you need blood or whatever...you're screwed! You have to pay for hospital care on your own. Everyone keeps saying the chances of that happening are so rare, and yes I'm young and healthy so there is no reason to think something wil happen....but if it does we could end up having to sell our house to pay for my medical bills. What do people do? Am I just being nuts? Is this not an issue for anyone else? Does anyone on here know of any insurance that can be purchased that covers complications during surgery or else those 10 days post op that we have to stay in Miami?
If it was just myself that would take the financial hit in the rare event that something like this would happen, I wouldn't be as freaked out about it. But it'd be my husband and family that would pay the price as well, for a surgery I chose to have. Anyone have any insight or advice on this? Anyone know of any insurance you can buy that covers this kind of thing??
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December 24, 2015
Ive the same concerns as you. Im from Sweden and I dont want to end up in the ER with no insurance . No insurance company pay for cosmetic surgery. I talked to Nancy about it and she told me to not worry as long as I follow the dr post op care ill be fine etc but theres no garantuee? I read a girl from Sweden who was Salama's patient had TWO blood transfusions, i asked her what insurance she was using but havent gotten any reply.
December 24, 2015
I feel like maybe some people just have lots of money so if they need to spend thousands on medical bills maybe it's not much an issue for them. Not the case for me...I can't be having to sell my house or vehicle to pay for consequences of a surgery I chose to have. Here in Canada health care is free so the thought of ending up in an American hospital that could cost thousands really freaks me out.
December 24, 2015
Sorry that was me replying I didn't realize I was logged into my husbands account haha
December 24, 2015
Its ok love, ill let u know when i get a response from her. Is Salama the only dr youre considering? Im thinking about going to dr Hazani in Cali if the insurance thing doesnt work out as planned. His patients seem to have faster and better recovery and hes results are great too. Yea i dont have that kind of money to spend on expensive hospital bills. That would ruin anyones life forever.
December 24, 2015
My guts telling me to go to dr Hazani as bbl shouldnt cause so much complications but somehow alot of Salamas, Fishers and Hasans girls get complications like burns or blood transfusion, although dr Salama dont have alot of patients who has had blood transfusions I read about a few and its enough to scare me :( its not worth risking everything for a bigger butt. Rather be safe than sorry. Ive done bbl two times in my country and I never had any complications, they used body jet lipo but they are really aggressive with the lipo in Miami so u need an insurance for sure ugh its so nice to talk to someone whos going through the same thoughts as me. We can keep each other updated.
December 24, 2015
I'm definitely going to salama. I have done a lot of research and all things considered he was my number one choice. I already have it booked and have made some payments and what not. The fact is you just can't predict how your body will react, even the most skilled and competent surgeon is going to have a certain number of patients who experience some complications. I have confidence in salama but as a responsible human i'd still rather fork out a little bit more money for insurance even if it is very rare that you'd need it. It's just a peace of mind thing! It really surprises me that it's not offered anywhere!
So you have already had 2 bbls? Can I ask why you want a 3rd?
This is my one and only shot ive never had anything cosmetic done before and i never will again, so I really hope the first time works out for me!
So you have already had 2 bbls? Can I ask why you want a 3rd?
This is my one and only shot ive never had anything cosmetic done before and i never will again, so I really hope the first time works out for me!
December 24, 2015
Also as someone who has experience with this procedure, what do you think of my before pics? Do you think I should lose some weight for optimal results?
December 24, 2015
Yes I had bbl 1,5 yr ago. My first transfer was 700cc and i had my second bbl transfer 4 months later. I only lipo my inner thighs on my second round. Overall my dr has done a great job the first 6 months my ass was BIG everyone noticed, i even had two co workers asking what ive done to my butt and that it was huge etc nosy cows lol ofcourse i denied it but they still didnt believe me. Omg the attention was real, everyone was talking about my ass even my fam, i havent told my parents but my mom made comments about it. After the 5-6 month my booty begun to shrink as it "dropped" and got softer, i lost the big shelf i had :( imagine going from kim k to j.lo. the good thing is that my butt is more rounded out now, at first it was reallt high i had a shelf booty but but much on my bottom part. Anyways i want a round 3 because i want bigger hips/wider butt and i want more shelf i think Dr Salama or Hazani can give me what I want. PS. I dont think you should lose weight, you need the fat to build your ass. And if you want a moderate change then one round will be perfect. But u wanna go big u need more rounds or gain weight. I want a big donk lol, something that sticks out from the ordinary butts but thats just me. Btw i think you have a great body to start with ;)
December 24, 2015
Yeah I definitely don't want a giant butt, or a shelf. I'm just looking for a really nice full upside down heart shaped bum that looks great but still natural...but that people are like "man she has an amazing butt", lol. I really hope it all works out. Do you have any pictures of your butt? It's hard to say that without sounding super creepy hahaha. I'm sure you look amazing already and definitely don't need a round 3 but you do you girl!
By the way I will totally be denying mine too. The only people that will ever know are my husband (kinda hard to hide it from him, and believe me it has been a hell of a struggle and continues to be one to even get him on board with this whole thing), and then my friend who will be coming with me to Miami to help me. I'm hoping because I already kinda have wide hips and a small waist relatively that this will just enhance my shape and make my butt bigger and better and I can just tell people who ask that I hit the gym super hard...which will actually be true, but let's face it no amount of clean eating and working out are going to give me the results I'm ultimately working for.
By the way I will totally be denying mine too. The only people that will ever know are my husband (kinda hard to hide it from him, and believe me it has been a hell of a struggle and continues to be one to even get him on board with this whole thing), and then my friend who will be coming with me to Miami to help me. I'm hoping because I already kinda have wide hips and a small waist relatively that this will just enhance my shape and make my butt bigger and better and I can just tell people who ask that I hit the gym super hard...which will actually be true, but let's face it no amount of clean eating and working out are going to give me the results I'm ultimately working for.
December 24, 2015
I can def send you my before and after my dr took and my current buttock size its been 1,5 yr so its safe to say its here to stay. I havent lipo my stomach and upper back and bra rolls and as i want a bigger butt round three is constanly on my mind. I just need find a new dr probably in the states as i need it all sucked out and atleast 1000+ cc in each butt cheek :( PS. Dont worry doll, u gonna look amazing as u already have a nice body. I started with a quite saggy butt at only 24, i keep forgetting how awful my old butt looked as i got used to my new butt so much lool girl im 100 % salama is gonna do ur body right, just make sure u have an insurance. I think im going to dr Hazani in LA but I still rather be safe with an insurance. Your lucky ur fam gonna help u during ur recovery. Good luck doll!
December 24, 2015
Thanks :) good luck to you too! Keep in touch and let me know if you make any decisions about doctors or if you find out about any type of insurance!
December 24, 2015
Yeah I definitely don't want a giant butt, or a shelf. I'm just looking for a really nice full upside down heart shaped bum that looks great but still natural...but that people are like "man she has an amazing butt", lol. I really hope it all works out. Do you have any pictures of your butt? It's hard to say that without sounding super creepy hahaha. I'm sure you look amazing already and definitely don't need a round 3 but you do you girl!
By the way I will totally be denying mine too. The only people that will ever know are my husband (kinda hard to hide it from him, and believe me it has been a hell of a struggle and continues to be one to even get him on board with this whole thing), and then my friend who will be coming with me to Miami to help me. I'm hoping because I already kinda have wide hips and a small waist relatively that this will just enhance my shape and make my butt bigger and better and I can just tell people who ask that I hit the gym super hard...which will actually be true, but let's face it no amount of clean eating and working out are going to give me the results I'm ultimately working for.
By the way I will totally be denying mine too. The only people that will ever know are my husband (kinda hard to hide it from him, and believe me it has been a hell of a struggle and continues to be one to even get him on board with this whole thing), and then my friend who will be coming with me to Miami to help me. I'm hoping because I already kinda have wide hips and a small waist relatively that this will just enhance my shape and make my butt bigger and better and I can just tell people who ask that I hit the gym super hard...which will actually be true, but let's face it no amount of clean eating and working out are going to give me the results I'm ultimately working for.
I am trying to stay positive and think of my body and how happy I'll be after the procedure. It will be nice to follow each other's journey and offer support in the lead up. I'm travelling all the way from the UK to Miami for my procedure and with major hesitations from my family. But it's what I've always wanted and I too don't want anything excessive just my hips filled out and a little extra in my butt but not huge!
Keep us posted xx
Looking forward to following you and seeing your experience!! Let's keep in touch for sure and let each other know the kinds of things we are buying for the procedure and what we are bringing and all that stuff!! :)
Do you feel good about choosing Dr salama? It's hard being out of country and not being able to meet different doctors in person!! I feel so far removed from the whole thing.
It's so good to know I'm not the only one feeling this way! Yes my sis and mother are the only people who know too and they're very anti surgery and think I'm crazy. It's good to get some form of support as you say even if it's from strangers!
I do feel good about choosing Dr salama. I have done so much of my own research and wanted this for about 5 years now. I considered the DR and Dr Jimmersin but settled on Dr Salama because ultimately I like his work, has good reviews and he is board certified and affordable. I've been clear to Nancy that I don't want anything too obvious because like Canada, having a huge booty isn't the rage and would stand out from a mile. Again it's all about the breasts and Botox here! I just worry people will notice my change and I'd rather not deal with the negativity so I currently wear clothes that hide my booty/hips and I wear hip pads when I go out so the change won't seem so dramatic in the end!
I am still saving and putting all my pennies to this but I pray it's all worth it. It would be nice if our surgeries were at the same time but yes we should keep up with each other's journeys, supplies, packing etc!
6 months to goooo!! #teamnewus!
I'm feeling good about salama too. I have done lots of research on this as well and in the end all things considered it just seemed like he's the best man for the job.
How long will you be staying in Miami post op for? Nancy told me it needs to be a minimum of 10 days, but I'm going to do 12 days I think just to give myself some extra time. So in total id be there 2 weeks, 2 days before the date of surgery and then 12 days after. Have you looked into where you will be staying yet? I'm on a serious budget so I'm hoping to find a condo or something that's close to his office. I'm considering having my friend who is a nurse come with me actually, as my husband is a hyperchondriac and I think if he sees me right away all bruised and swollen and blood and drains he will just freak out and think something is wrong. I trust this friend and I know she will never tell anyone, I'm super freaked out about that...having people know and the judgement and all that stuff.
Will you be bringing someone with you to help you? Let me know about the condo/hotel situation...if you find anything near his office that's cheap. Also are you going to be flying into the FLL airport? I've heard that's closer to his office than the Miami airport. It's all kind of hard to plan out when you live in another country and don't know where anything is! Ha.
Oh one more thing, in Canada we have free health care. But my travel health insurance through work or any private insurance places don't cover or sell travel health insurance that covers you in the event of an emergency out of country if it's related to an elective procedure. There is something called cosmetassure that some plastic surgeons offer that will cover you if something goes wrong and your complications land you in emergency and require hospitalization, but Dr salama no longer offers this. Are you worried about that? Basically if something goes wrong and you need to be hospitalized you have to pay out of pocket...it could be thousands and thousands of dollars...something that we don't have. I know that complications like that are so rare, but it's stressing me. Because if something did happen it would be my husband and parents that would suffer because of my choice. Once I get back to Canada I know i'm covered, but I'm worried if something happens while I'm there and not well enough to get home. What do you think? Have you thought about this?