BBL Part 1: 3 Days Post-Op: Dr Perry 3/13/13 is my Lucky Day! - Miami, FL

Hi Ladies, let me begin by introducing myself. I am a 29 year old mother of an almost 4 year old in NYC. I have ALWAYS had a flat booty with love handles, a square shape, and a large bust. I have wanted a BBL for some time now, and since I am turning 30 next year, I want to treat myself. I've earned it! ;)

My measurements right now are:
34E bust
29-30" waist (I wear a 6/8 or 28/29 in jeans)
37" hips
5'4" and range from 130-140lbs depending on my workout (and motivation) levels.

I have been searching for BBL surgeons in NYC and there are NONE that do a great job, which sucks bc I'd rather not have to travel and be away from my toddler for that long, but I will if I have to. I've researched tons of doctors...from Tijuana, Altanta, and many in Miami. I've decided that as of right now it's between Dr. Salama and Dr. Azurin. I was dead set on Dr. Salama after speaking with Nancy a few times, but I really need the surgery done in Jan/Feb, and he is booked solid until god knows when now (last time I checked it was June 2012, which was not going to work for me). Nancy did say she could get me in with Dr. Salama's "understudy" of sorts, Dr. Gharani, who she says Dr. Salama has taught, guided and is basically molding him into the next Salama, bc he is so busy and booked up he needs the help. So I was thinking of using Gharani bc he can accommodate my Jan/Feb date, but not sure I want to use someone who isn't Salama. SO....I kept searching and came across Dr. Azurin. I have to say I LOVE his work. He has some of the best before/after pics I've seen (dare I say even better than Salama's), and his prices are more affordable. My main concern with him after speaking with Lynne, is that he does NOT lipo the stomach/waist. He does lipo the upper back, which I assume would take out some fat from the back of the waist, thus making the waist smaller by default. His before/after pictures are really great, and I wonder how those girls got those results without having their waists lipo'd. Also, Lynne says that as opposed to Salama, Azurin doesn't do "cartoon" butts. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing....

Also, I am feeling conflicted. Besides the dates and prices, I am confused about what it is that I truly want. I DO know that I would like to ideally be a size 4/6 instead of a 6/8 with a bubbly, perky, round, cute butt. I don't want a huge Nikki Minaj/Kim K butt and definitely don't want big hips. I know Azurin doesn't fat transfer to the hips, and Salama does. I am mostly conflicted about how big I want the butt. At Salama's office Nancy recommended 1000cc to each cheek. Based on my pics, do you ladies think that's going to leave me with a HUGE ass??? LOL I know some will be reabsorbed and it will shrink, so if I go with 1000cc's, will that leave me with what I'm looking for? I also saw some great butts on here of girls who had between 700-800cc's transferred. Do you think that's more reasonable for my body type/frame?

This is just the first surgery I've ever undergone, and I want to get it right. I know getting rid of the fat in my love handles/flanks, upper back, and waist will drastically improve my silhouette and shape, as well as make my butt appear larger. I just don't want it to be TOO large, or TOO small. Any advice on doctors, guidance you all might have, advice, or ANYTHING you have to input would be greatly appreciated. I want to put down this deposit asap, and I need to feel confident that I made the RIGHT decision.

Thanks ladies!