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BBL in MN?? May Go to FL - Minneapolis, MN

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I had a tummy tuck this year, and now I'm very...

GoofyFootDecember 31, 2014
I had a tummy tuck this year, and now I'm very interested in having a BBL. But of course I live in MN where all the doctors seem to be unable to produce results like the FL doctors. I'm very interested in Dr. Salazhuer (spelling?). I have care credit and am paying off what's left of the TT soon. I'm thinking September 2015 or maybe even having to wait until 2016!!! Ugh!! I'm about to be 33 yrs old...feeling ancient with 3 kids!!

Anyways, if anyone else lives in MN or has traveled to FL for surgery any help is welcomed. I'm pretty sure my fiance will not be okay with me traveling, but he loves me so much I'm hoping he will just be supportive :)

I'm about 182 pounds, 5'6", and I have lots of love handle/lower back fat, arm fat, and thigh fat. My butt is dimply...gross...and has no good shape, with the enormous love handles and lower back fat, my ass looks like a square :(

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A2615
January 3, 2015
I'm running into the same problem. I would like to have my bbl done by Dr. Andrew Jimerson in Gorgia but he's booked until 2017! I'm currently searching for other options but I'm afraid that I will not find a Doctor that can produce the same results.
GoofyFoot
January 7, 2015
I'm going to Dr.Kovanda for a consult...supposedly he does the most BBLs in MN, and I would like to see what he says. Then there is Dr.Thao in Woodbury who does lots of BBLs. Problem is I think many MN women probably ask for a modest BBL, so the doctors don't have many examples that are what some women want. I did contact Dr. Yily in the DR via email, but it scares me to go to the DR.
A2615
January 3, 2015
Who did your tummy tuck? How much did it cost? Are you happy with the results?
GoofyFoot
January 7, 2015
Sorry it took me so long to respond. I have a TT review and it was with Dr. David Smith for $6,200. He doesn't do enough aggressive lipo. I'm mostly happy but wish he would have done more lipo.
A2615
January 7, 2015
Oh okay he's in Minnesota? What made you do the TT first? That's what I wanted to do but my patient cordinatoor talked me into getting the bbl first. She doesn't think I need a TT but I know I do FOR SURE. I'm probably going back to Miami after my BBL heal to get the tt. Minnesota prices are way too high.
GoofyFoot
January 7, 2015
Yes Dr. Smith is in MN and had the best prices. He owns his own surgical room that's why he's cheaper. I decided on the TT first because that was more of a concern for me. The BBL is more of a luxury surgery in my eyes, not really necessary, but wanted whereas the TT was needed after 3 kids! Plus I badly needed my muscles repaired. I figure i would rather recover in the comfort of my home where my fiance and kids are, and also my mom lives super close to me and was there for me after my TT while my fiance went back to work. If i had family in FL that i could rely on and stay with after surgery i would go to FL. But I'm still up in the air, who knows, I may just go to Dr.Fisher at Vanity in FL...waiting on my MN consults first before I go forward with any FL doctors.
katbeauty
January 15, 2015
Try Dr. David Thao at Woodbury Plastic Surgery. He did my tummytuck and is a fabulous surgeon. Met some patients during my preop and they all came for BBL. You can google his website.
GoofyFoot
January 15, 2015
I look forward to seeing him. I'm just worried about the cost and how well he can kind of sculpt the body. I have seen some of his BBLs on his website. I will see if he has any new pics to look at. It's just so cheap to go out of the country!
CharlieVoo
December 12, 2015
Same here.
Msgwenh
March 11, 2017
I would love to know what came of your pursuit. I'm interested in getting a bbl also. I'm doing searches and would lie to have it done by Dr Jimerson. So did things turn out as expected?
UPDATED FROM GoofyFoot

Emailing and scheduling consults

GoofyFootDecember 31, 2014
I have two in person consults scheduled for 1/19 and 1/21. One with Dr. Thao of Woodbury Plastic Surgery and the other consult is with Dr. Tholen in Golden Valley. I am doing email consults with Dr.Fisher and Dr. Salama from FL. I am hoping for an email consult with Dr.Salazhuer too, who is also in FL. I want to see what the costs are at all 4 and go from there.

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A2615
January 7, 2015
Let me know how the Woodbury goes! I had a consultation with them but canceled it when I booked with Vanity.
GoofyFoot
January 7, 2015
I will let you know. I plan to post my experience with each MN doctor. I will see Dr.Kovanda first, who I was told does the most BBLs in MN so I want to see what he says first, then Dr.Thao is that same day, which is nice.
UPDATED FROM GoofyFoot

Dr.Fisher Quote

GoofyFootDecember 31, 2014
Dr.Fisher quoted me $5,500 for a BBL which includes lipo of the back, flanks, full abdomen, and injection into butt and hips. They said I should GAIN!!! 8 pounds!! Never thought I would hear that before. But I can cover that amount with my Care Credit card. Now to see what the other docs quote me. I have to factor in plane ticket, unexpected costs of travelling, and accommodations in FL.

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