Dr. Hasan Doll!! 30 Yrs Old, 5"6, 176 Lbs - Miami, FL

I was asked for some recent pics of my stomach, so I thought I'd provide these two; one clothed, one is not. I'm still happy with my results. I've even found that my weight doesn't distribute in the same way. I've yo-yo'd up and down 15 lbs throughout the course of the last year due to stress and a slow return to exercise, but I have yet to gain any weight on my lower back and my waist is still small in proportion to my hips and butt.

Since I have a child and opted to have my BBL performed before my TT, Dr. Hasan did warn that I may experience some slight sagging in my stomach area after the lipo that would gradually reduce after the swelling went down and everything "fell into place." This was definitely true. It's not nearly as bad as I though it would be, though, and the core workouts that I've been doing lately have helped my stomach over all. My bottom is now soft, jiggles when I walk, and is still very shapely. I did lose a little volume in my hips and cuff area, but I hope to add on next year when I go to correct to stomach issues with a mommy makeover.

My emotional recovery has been more tumultuous than my physical one. The attention from men--and women-- I receive is more overwhelming than I thought it'd be, but I'm OK with that. What I wasn't prepared for is the harsh judgement from some in my life who'd initially supported my decision. I stand by it, though. It was a present to myself and I feel that it has improved my confidence and quality of life. I'm more into water sports, shopping, and meeting new people because I feel that I look great. :)

What I would've done differently is fought for more time off from work. If you sit down to soon, you lose volume. Unfortunately, I have a desk job, so...lol. This procedure was worth it for me, and my advice hasn't changed:

1) Get everything in writing and keep your receipts.
2) Have reasonable expectations.
3) Don't go it alone. If you're under 40, get a 'booty buddy.' If you're older, have medical problems, or are a smoker, try to stay in a recovery house to avoid any complications.
4) Post your results afterward...because everyone will want to see them!

One month out (well, technically it's in two days) and I feel great. Most of the numbness and pain I felt in my lower abdomen and back are gone. My injection sites have healed up nicely. There are some dark spots, but I think they'll fade pretty well.

The biggest change--as I've mentioned before--is the confidence and attention. I get a lot of stares from men and women, and a lot of compliments on my figure. Someone from my workplace remarked that I looked "different" and more "vibrant." I could only laugh.

Having an hourglass figure definitely takes the guess-work out of buying clothes and getting dressed. Even when I wear loose clothing everything hangs just right. Shopping for panties and jeans is actually fun now because I don't have to wonder how they're going to look or if they're going to camouflage any flaws.

I'm still happy with my decision. I lost a lot of volume as I healed, despite my efforts. At first I was upset, but then I realized that my results look more natural because of it. I read a lot about women feeling disappointed about that aspect of healing but from what I've read, the results after about the third month is what's truly permanent, so you should never hinge your emotions on your 2-week post-op result.

As for me? I have a good feeling that what I'm seeing will last as long as I follow my regimen and wear my garments. Either way, I'll be sure to update you dolls! ;)

I've had one child, and I still have some stretch marks, but I'm happy with how flat Dr. Hassan got it to look! If you have great skin elasticity and you're considering a tuck, I'd go with the BBL with lipo first because you may end up not needing a tuck, or opting for a mini versus a full. Of course, following up with the doc is the best way to figure that out. WARNING: If you have aggressive lipo done on your stomach it WILL look swollen immediately after the procedure. I was actually horrified when I say how jiggly and full my lower abdomen looked after the lipo. Then, after about a week, it shrunk significantly and I realized it was just fluid.

My plan is to whittle my waist all summer while using Mederma for my stretch marks so I can get ready for the next step--a tuck!