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BBL, Dr. Fisher & Vanity Review Plus $$$$$ Saving Tips!!! - Miami, FL

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After 2 kids, 2 yrs of research and contemplation,...

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After 2 kids, 2 yrs of research and contemplation, I took a chance on 1/26/15 and finally had my BBL procedure done by Dr. Fisher at Vanity Cosmetics in their Miami office. I'm now 7 weeks post-op & I have no regrets whatsoever. I've got my body and my booty back, It's almost summer and I can't wait to get back onto the beach and in a bikini with no shame!!! Dr. fisher- Very down-to-earth & funny but, what I appreciated mostly about him was his honesty. During my consult, he was very upfront and told me that Lipo alone would not be able to get my lower stomach completely flat and I would have to commit to exercise plus a healthy diet in order to achieve that. He also informed me (after showing him several wish pics) that he would inject as much fat into my butt that it could handle and for me to not expect the procedure to get rid of a " pocket of cellulite" at the bottom of one butt cheek. I had realistic expectations going in but, immediately after surgery my expectations were exceeded plus some!!! My pre-op measurements were 36-37-40, I'm now 36-28-47!!!!!!! Vanity- I've read a lot of bad reviews re: Vanity's Miami office however; I had no issues at all. They are a lil' disorganized but, I knew this going in. I expected to be in the office the day of my consult for at least 6 hrs based off of other reviews but, I was in and out w/in 2.5hrs. My wait time for my follow-up the day after surgery did seem long but, I think it was more because I was in pain and accidentally took one of those pain pills on an empty stomach!(Huge mistake!). As long as you have your IPad, Phone, a friend w/u or even talk to the other girls that are waiting in the lobby w/u, the time goes by very quickly. "Fajas"- I had NO idea what a faja was prior to my experience. I would have easily wasted at least $200 if it weren't for a friend of mine explaining the sizes and style that I would most likely need. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to have 2 Fajas NOT 1 during your 1st post-op week. Your faja that you came out of surgery with will be full of blood and fluid, you will need and want a shower after your 2nd day follow-up. Please make sure you have a 2nd faja to put on while your original is being cleaned. It's very difficult to explain but, you feel sooo uncomfortable even for an hour w/out your Faja during the first several weeks after surgery. Vanity charges $120 just for one Faja, feel free to contact me at I have 2 Vedette 929's/Celeste (same style given at the Office) new, still in the package never opened. Please email me @ anewun2015 for Huge savings on these Fajas!!! Both sizes are 42(Extra Large). I am 5'8" pre-op weight was 165lbs and this was the size given to me by Vanity. If you are not familiar with Fajas, the sizing can be very tricky, it's easy to waste $$$ purchasing the wrong size garments and not all sellers issue refunds. Massages- I did only one massage at Vanity for $85 the day after surgery and I hated every minute of it. 1st off, It was very hard to lay on a massage table 1 day after surgery. 2nd of all, it just felt uncomfortable and nasty with all the fluids being pushed around. I researched and ended up buying an endermologie machine for $120 and massaged out the hard spots myself instead of spending $300-$500 for lymphatic massages which many Dr's do not recommend so soon after Lipo. "Out-of-Towner's"- I came from Tampa to Miami for my surgery as the procedure is not as popular and the prices are not as competitive in my area plus I was sold on Dr. Fisher. I stayed at the Hyatt House by the airport, it was approx 4 miles from Vanity, had a kitchenette, living room, a separate bedroom and bath. There's plenty of space to do your post-op walking which help to prevent blood clots and breakfast and dinner are free. It was a lil' pricey but PERFECT. I paid $149/night and stayed 5 nights total before going back to Tampa. I would highly recommend getting a suite and not a standard room if you can afford to. Having a kitchenette helps save $$$, you can cook your own meals once you feel up to it (day 3 on average) and there's so much more space so you don't get cabin fever. Clothing- Do not bring a lot of clothes, the only thing you need are maxi dresses. Prob 5 max. "The Unexpected"- The pain, the amount of swelling(I retained so much fluid that my eyes including the rest of my face looked like Will Smith in the movie 'Hitch' after he had an allergic reaction to whatever it was that he ate!!! Bruising and.....My period- I am usually like clock work when it comes to this but, I started the day after surgery. Apparently, it happens to a lot of women due to the body being in shock. Be prepared and bring items with you in case this happens to you as well. Highly Recommended Item-a Walker w/wheels!!! Get 1 at Walmart for $58 bucks, it is $$$ we'll spent. Trust me!!!! Lots of women told me that they'd wished they would've gotten one when I would go in the office for follow-ups. All in all I had an excellent experience, I can't come up with enough positive things to say about Dr. Fisher, his staff and of course my new booty!!! Good luck to all of those preparing for their surgery and feel free to ask me anything!!! Sent from my iPad

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March 18, 2015
Wow! You look great! Im tryin to decide between fisher and ortega! Do u know how long u have to wait to sit? I have a desk job and this is my biggest concern! I need to get back to work and make that $$ back ;-)
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March 18, 2015
Thank you!! I feel great now too!!! Dr. Fisher recommends no sitting for a total of 3 weeks. I took it the extreme and did no sitting at all for 3 weeks then still limited my sitting until week 6. I'm not working right now so, I was able to extend the no sitting time.
March 18, 2015
Thanks for your review. Fisher did an outstanding job on you. Did you have your labs done prior to arriving or did you have them done at the clinic?
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March 18, 2015
Thank you! No, I was actually going to have my labs done then decided against since the lab fee's were around $300 and Vanity would still need to do the labs themselves regardless.
March 18, 2015
Thanks for your speedy response. How long did you have your drains in?
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March 18, 2015
I hd my drain removed on day 4. I believe they would've kept the drain in longer but, I needed to head back to Tampa the next day.
March 23, 2015
Thanks, I may only keep mine in for four days too . I don't think we're allowed to fly with them in. Thanks again for your detailed responses and review.
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March 18, 2015
Thanks you for sharing you look amazing. We almost have the same measurements I'm 36-36-40 so im hoping I can have results like you. Continue to update us thanks
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March 18, 2015
Thank you! I'll post updated pics soon! No worries you will look fab!!!
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March 18, 2015
If you don't mind me asking, what is your weight? I have 2 brand new faja's that are much cheaper in price than what Vanity sells them for.
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March 19, 2015
I weight 165. I just bought one from off eBay in a size medium 929 vedette
March 18, 2015
You look great!!! I am 36 sleeps away from my BBL and trying very hard to gain some more weight. Pray for me please.
March 18, 2015
Ugh me to I'm trying Apetamin a liquid vitamin that increased appetite, I was told by vanity I can take up until 30 days before then I have to keep my weight stable. Good luck to you!
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March 18, 2015
I heard Ensure helps you gain weight quickly, hv you tried that? I will definitely pray for you, I understand the anxiety prior to surgery. I told Dr. Fisher and the anesthesiologist " I hv two kids, please don't let me die" the next thing I knew I was being woke up and was freezing cold!!!
March 18, 2015
Im terrified of the "cold" everyone keeps mentioning but I guess it's better to know & expect it!! Great review by the way!
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March 19, 2015
Um the cold was unreal! I won't lie to you. It took over an hour for me to warm up. They even hd to put a bag of fluid in a microwave before putting it in the IV line to get me warmed up. Hope you don't go through the same and Good luck on your surgery!!
March 19, 2015
I have heard about apetamin. The thing is before I decided to do the sx I was working out 5 times per week and eating 6 times per day. So my metabolism is on 10...lol. I have gained about 10lbs so far and I need to go at least another 7-10. I am trying to get to 155-160. Good luck with your weight gain as well. :-)
March 19, 2015
I have been drinking them atleast once a day. Lol that anesthesia will have you out like lights. I am a bit nervous but then I think about the results that I will have and I am good again.
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March 18, 2015
Your review is very informative :)
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March 18, 2015
Thank you!!!
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3 months post

8 week Post-Op update!!

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Feelin good, swelling is pretty much gone but, the booty remains the same!!!

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April 8, 2015
You look so good! You still wearing a faja? And by the way when you got yOur massage at vanity did they usE the "open drain" technique that I hear about? Where they basically milking you from your lipo inscision or the drain site?
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April 8, 2015
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it
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April 9, 2015
you look amazing!!!!
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April 9, 2015
Thank u!!!!
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April 9, 2015
You look amazing!!! Did you use all the foam pads and ab boards?
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April 9, 2015
You look great hun! Very nice curves and your booty is the perfect size.
April 15, 2015
thaks for your post,you look great