Turning 30 in March. Liposculpture with Natural Breast Augmentation - Miami, FL

Hi ladies, it’s been forever since I checked in. I wanted to update my review because you don’t see a lot of updates months after a procedure. Life has been crazy. I got a new job and took a huge step for my career and relocated to Florida from Illinois. Overall my shape has stayed nice and my weight consistent with what I weighed before my BBL. With the move and stress of a new job, I may have gained 5 lbs but it will come off. Overall, I’m still in love with my results.
Pros:
-26.5-27” waist
-Hourglass shape
-Natural looking hips I never had
-Non-stop attention from males and females
-Feel comfortable in form fitting clothes
-overall confidence
Cons:
-Still have some slight swelling and lack of sensation in my back and abs
-skin on abs unexpectedly loose and weak, especially when I sit
-cheeks slightly uneven from fat taking differently
-development of fibrosis that is obvious in bright or natural light
-scars from the canula placement
-I feel that my butt looks unnatural in gym clothes, but can’t pinpoint exactly why. It isn’t too big and I lift heavy weights so my thighs and hamstrings match, but you can’t see my glutes flex when I squat since there is a layer of fat. I have had a select few guys ask if my butt is real, but I also believe it is because I am Asian and thick all around, which most people are not used to seeing.
I thought I had a nice body before and never felt too insecure, but seeing a before and after really put it into perspective. The fibrosis was unexpected though as well as my loose skin, and it makes me embarrassed to wear a bikini. I did all my lymphatic massages, foams, ab board, fajas, etc, and was never too overweight, so the skin and fibrosis took me by surprise. I started ultrasound cavitation with radiofrequency and electrode therapy, which is helping my fibrosis. I felt the hard spots under my skin soften significantly after one session. I am doing a 6 session treatment course and am halfway through. I still see some lumpiness but slowly it is decreasing. Overall I believe I’ve spent almost as much on post-op care as I did on the procedure, between massages, fajas, creams, etc to help my skin and fibrosis. I still look way better than I did and am keeping up with exercise. I never thought I’d become one of those people, but I had to get off of real self for a few months because I was constantly looking up other procedures that I think would make me look better. I could definitely use more liposuction on my upper arms and armpit area, but I think I am becoming more aware of aging too as I’m going to be 31 in March and have noticed a few wrinkles on my forehead and development of nasolabial folds when I am tired which make me look way older. After seeing how a BBL can change me more than diet and exercise ever could, I want to get breast implants to balance my body out. I also think about dermal fillers for the folds, a non surgical nose job and eyelid lift, microdermabrasion, micro blading, eyelash extensions, etc because honestly it’s all so easy and makes a huge difference in your appearance. But it has to stop somewhere because looks have never even been that important to me. It is not rooted in some deep insecurities but a very objective evaluation of my appearance. I don’t like the development of this superficial side of myself and try to stay off realself now. Ladies had getting a BBL or other procedure made you more critical of yourself?

Hi ladies, I wanted to update my review even though it seems no one ever reads or responds on Real Self. Today marks 16 weeks post-op BBL with Dr. Dan Calva at Eres Plastic Surgery. I believe they are working under the name Jolie Plastic Surgery now. I've read through numerous sources that Dr. Calva is ceasing BBL procedures after June and will be doing Mommy Makeovers only. Dr. Calva was amazing for me.

On to my actual results. I am overall happy with my results as the difference in my shape is noticeable and I look curvy.

The good:
-size 4 in the waist, 8 in butt/hips
-shape is curvy but natural with a lower hip
-stomach is flat in clothes
-boobs look bigger since waist is smaller now
-inner thigh lipo gave me a small thigh gap which also visually makes hips look wider
-scars are healing nicely but still dark
-booty completely soft and jiggly. It did drop around 4 weeks post and is rounded out
-I get hit on constantly and people tell me I have a sexy body. Men from ages 18-80 stare constantly and I am dating a 22 year old pro baseball player now ;)

The bad:
-had arm lipo but see no difference whatsoever, except my scars
-upper bra roll still kind of chunky (can't tell if swelling or fat)
-cheeks slightly uneven near my crack (small flat spot)
-inner thigh lipo slightly uneven and more noticeable when I lift weights or am swelling from salty food
-lipo on the sides, flanks, and low back has proven to be an incredibly painful recovery for me
-I hate my entire wardrobe now and jeans are especially hard. I'm going to order from Fashion Nova and see what's up because they look good for curvy girls. I'm going broke buying fitted stuff, crop tops, and high waisted stuff to show off my body. No more hiding!

The worst:
-I didn't expect to have loose skin on my midsection but I do right now. Going into surgery I was just shy of 30 with tight tight and toned skin everywhere. People always comment on how great my skin is. I also didn't go into surgery drastically overweight, as I am 5'5" 162 usually. I went in at 168 on surgery day and and now am sitting at 159. The skin on my midsection now is loose, crepey, and dry looking with big pores. It doesn't look awful but when I sit it is noticeable. I am kind of worried about it but am giving it more time because I can still feel edema under the skin so I know it hasn't fully retracted or shrunk. If anyone has any advice please help.


At 16 weeks out, I am STILL swollen in my midsection and back, especially at night. I have a c-section scar and the hard swelling settles there. I wear my compression garment and ab board, foams, and lumbar compression nearly every night still. I recently bought Bromelain tablets to aid in swelling reduction. Eating salty or processed foods makes a huge difference in swelling and I always feel uncomfortable and regret it immediately.

Warning tmi: a man I have been casually dating off and on for the past two years has made "joking" comments about me having gotten booty shots or implants. He asked the other night to give me a booty and thigh rub and I think he is trying to figure out what is different. He also noticed it is way more jiggly than it used to be. I am visually leaner and curvier but I have attributed it to weight loss in my midsection. We are not emotionally very close but I do consider him a friend (with benefits). I haven't told him about the surgery because I don't want to get into the whys and hows with him, but I feel like I can't keep making things up either as he has seen me for 2 years and the change is subtle but obvious. I am not sure what to tell him if he keeps making comments or what his reaction will be. I am not embarrassed about the surgery and don't mind telling people if they're curious, but you know how people are. Especially men screaming Team Natural but then thirsting over women who have had multiple rounds of BBL, lipo, breast aug, rhinoplasty, fillers, brow lift, eyelash extensions, weave, etc. Has anyone had to "fess up" about their surgery to a man in their lives?

Good evening ladies. I'm 5 weeks out and wanted to update with pics. For some reason this week I am swelling up a ton and holding subcutaneous water. My abs feel like a waterbed. A combo of more and saltier food, along with my period are probably contributing. Swelling is coming down and is soft, not hard and lumpy anymore except on my low back and flanks. I am still very numb in my back. I am a believer in massage and firm compression making all the difference in swelling and final shape. My booty is soft, round, and has dropped. I think what I have now is here to stay. Booty looks natural and plump, but not huge. I wish I had a bit more hip roundness but I think they'll look wide enough when my swelling in my torso goes down more. These pics are after a full day of sitting at my desk job. Swelling is always the worst at night. Also I am up 5 lbs from last week, so water retention is real. I need to watch my carbs and salt intake. I started lifting weights again also, so water retention is a side effect after being on a long break. Dolls, I heard another Calva doll died two days ago. She had her surgery Thursday afternoon and flew home Saturday morning. She then died of a blood clot at home. This is really tragic but again patient responsibility is key! Eres told me I had to stay a minimum of 6 days after my surgery and I did, but I think Calva prefers 10. When I consulted with doctors in Colombia they told me 13 days minimum but they preferred 14-16 and the plastic surgery tourism agency I consulted with offered no exceptions to this rule. Ladies, be safe and make good decisions. Don't hide medical conditions, drug use, etc. Doctors are human but these incidents are making Calva seem like a bad surgeon and I hate it! Of course we are all going to be scared when things happen but surgery is real. Don't downplay any issues and make sure you're in good health before going on that table. Your life isn't worth risking for a bigger booty.