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Hey girls. So I received my brazilian butt lift...
missnobootynyApril 15, 2014
WORTH IT$7,500
Hey girls. So I received my brazilian butt lift from Dr Kenneth Francis last week (April 7th) and I am now on day 8 of recovery.
I am 5'3", 34d-31-38, 141 lbs day of surgery (my healthy weight is 130 lbs). I received 500 cc in each cheek and a small portion to the hips.
DAY OF: My surgery was scheduled for 9am but I ended up in the waiting room until about 10am, which I didn't mind because the staff is friendly and the office in comfy. I believe I was discharged by 1pm. And getting home was a complete blur. Thank god my friend was with me the whole time. I remember nothing immediately after the surgery, not even the cab ride home. I didn't feel any pain once I was home because the Vicodin had me knocked out the entire day. I woke up later that night and threw up about 3 times.
Day 1: Awful. Lots of tears and lots of pain. I was taking meds around the clock. Peeing was dreadful. One thing I should've bought is a FEMALE URINAL. I ate nothing. I drank two gatorades and some coconut water. Later that night I was able to eat a few bites of a pear. My butt felt like it was going to burst! Also, Dr Francis called to check up on me. How nice!
Day 2: Generally the same. Was able to eat more (saltine crackers, a whole pear and more coconut water).
Day 3: I was supposed to have my drains out by day 3 (Thursday) but had to call in and re-schedule because I was in no condition to travel through the city like this! The staff was very understanding and gave me no problems at all about re-scheduling. I was able to get out of bed without assistance and could walk more. I resorted to peeing in the tub because every time I tried w the toilet it was getting all over the place. I was also able to take my first shower, being careful to avoid my drain of course. I used a sponge and baby shampoo (I guess I should have used Dial).
Day 4-7: Progressive. There were huge improvements each day. Walking became much easier although I still limp a little. The swelling is slowly going down and my garment is getting loose. I'll need a tighter one asap. I could walk around the block and get up and down the stair case. Was able to eat normal foods at this point.
Day 8: Today I saw Dr Francis. My health has improved a lot in the past week but that commute was NO JOKE. I took the train from Brooklyn to the Upper East Side (40 min travel and 3 transfers). The stairs, the a**holes rushing around, and the men staring at my butt was just a lot to deal with. lol Dr Francis says I look good and that my butt looks big. My waist is still swollen, which he says is normal, and my back is numb which is to be expected. Bad news is that I wasn't maintaining my drains correctly so I need to keep them in two more weeks! It was "open" vs compressed this whole time so the fluid wasn't draining out thoroughly. But I have no complaints because at least I have no serious complications.
I still can't speak much on the results because there's too much swelling to know what's going on right now. What I can say is that Dr Francis and his counterpart Anela are very accommodating. There are no hidden fees. The emails are responded to within the same day. I've read some reviews that say their concerns/emails/calls after surgery were ignored. It's the total opposite with Dr Francis. Anela responded to every email throughout my recovery and even gave me her cell phone number. They continue to make themselves available for me and I appreciate it.
I think it's also important to say that I didn't prepare extensively like other girls on this site. I actually didn't get anything except liquids and fruit for recovery. And I put a protector on my mattress to avoid stains. This is just me though. I'm minimal and I prefer to just wing it. I will be buying some scar cream from Dr Francis soon though. ($50 I hear it's amazing)
Feel free to reach out with any questions. :)
I am 5'3", 34d-31-38, 141 lbs day of surgery (my healthy weight is 130 lbs). I received 500 cc in each cheek and a small portion to the hips.
DAY OF: My surgery was scheduled for 9am but I ended up in the waiting room until about 10am, which I didn't mind because the staff is friendly and the office in comfy. I believe I was discharged by 1pm. And getting home was a complete blur. Thank god my friend was with me the whole time. I remember nothing immediately after the surgery, not even the cab ride home. I didn't feel any pain once I was home because the Vicodin had me knocked out the entire day. I woke up later that night and threw up about 3 times.
Day 1: Awful. Lots of tears and lots of pain. I was taking meds around the clock. Peeing was dreadful. One thing I should've bought is a FEMALE URINAL. I ate nothing. I drank two gatorades and some coconut water. Later that night I was able to eat a few bites of a pear. My butt felt like it was going to burst! Also, Dr Francis called to check up on me. How nice!
Day 2: Generally the same. Was able to eat more (saltine crackers, a whole pear and more coconut water).
Day 3: I was supposed to have my drains out by day 3 (Thursday) but had to call in and re-schedule because I was in no condition to travel through the city like this! The staff was very understanding and gave me no problems at all about re-scheduling. I was able to get out of bed without assistance and could walk more. I resorted to peeing in the tub because every time I tried w the toilet it was getting all over the place. I was also able to take my first shower, being careful to avoid my drain of course. I used a sponge and baby shampoo (I guess I should have used Dial).
Day 4-7: Progressive. There were huge improvements each day. Walking became much easier although I still limp a little. The swelling is slowly going down and my garment is getting loose. I'll need a tighter one asap. I could walk around the block and get up and down the stair case. Was able to eat normal foods at this point.
Day 8: Today I saw Dr Francis. My health has improved a lot in the past week but that commute was NO JOKE. I took the train from Brooklyn to the Upper East Side (40 min travel and 3 transfers). The stairs, the a**holes rushing around, and the men staring at my butt was just a lot to deal with. lol Dr Francis says I look good and that my butt looks big. My waist is still swollen, which he says is normal, and my back is numb which is to be expected. Bad news is that I wasn't maintaining my drains correctly so I need to keep them in two more weeks! It was "open" vs compressed this whole time so the fluid wasn't draining out thoroughly. But I have no complaints because at least I have no serious complications.
I still can't speak much on the results because there's too much swelling to know what's going on right now. What I can say is that Dr Francis and his counterpart Anela are very accommodating. There are no hidden fees. The emails are responded to within the same day. I've read some reviews that say their concerns/emails/calls after surgery were ignored. It's the total opposite with Dr Francis. Anela responded to every email throughout my recovery and even gave me her cell phone number. They continue to make themselves available for me and I appreciate it.
I think it's also important to say that I didn't prepare extensively like other girls on this site. I actually didn't get anything except liquids and fruit for recovery. And I put a protector on my mattress to avoid stains. This is just me though. I'm minimal and I prefer to just wing it. I will be buying some scar cream from Dr Francis soon though. ($50 I hear it's amazing)
Feel free to reach out with any questions. :)
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UPDATED FROM missnobootyny
10 days post
10 days post-op
missnobootynyApril 17, 2014
I am now 10 days post-op and feeling much better. I didn't have much bruising to begin with but the little I do have hasn't gone away at all yet. The swelling in my stomach has subsided... unless I have my garment off for more than 10 minutes. The garment given to me by Dr Francis is too big at this point. I can walk fine and my back only hurts at night. I can't walk around the city for extended periods of time or my butt starts to feel tight. I can't I bend down yet but now I just get down on my knees when I need to grab something from the floor.
So far, I am still happy with my results. When Dr Francis said he may only be able to give me 350-400 cc each cheek I freaked out. I told him I need 500 cc at the least and he gave me exactly what I asked for. But I will definitely consider a round two if things don't pan out. When you start with such a flat butt, and have only so much fat to work with, I can understand how sometimes a round two is necessary.
So far, I am still happy with my results. When Dr Francis said he may only be able to give me 350-400 cc each cheek I freaked out. I told him I need 500 cc at the least and he gave me exactly what I asked for. But I will definitely consider a round two if things don't pan out. When you start with such a flat butt, and have only so much fat to work with, I can understand how sometimes a round two is necessary.
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April 17, 2014
What kind of garment did he give you? I see your drain is still in how much longer you have to keep it in?
April 18, 2014
The garment I was given is only for the midsection. I will need a "faja salome" at this point for more control
April 18, 2014
The drains weren't working correctly the first week because I didn't remember the nurse's instructions after surgery about how to maintain them lol You won't remember much immediately after surgery. I get them out April 25th. About two extra weeks just to be safe
April 18, 2014
Thanks for all the information. You really look great. Do you have to get any massage to you buttock area after surgery?
April 21, 2014
I don't remember the name of the place but they'll let you know. Anela leaves no guess work. She gives specifics for time, location, addresses, special instructions, etc. for everything :)
April 25, 2014
hello there I was wondering how you are feeling and how is the healing process going are you still in love with your results
UPDATED FROM missnobootyny
21 days post
Finally enojoying Spring
missnobootynyApril 28, 2014
My drains were taken out a few days ago. They became such a hassle and started causing sharp pains from being in so long. SO thank goodness that sh*t is over with. (although it was my fault) The nurse was the absolute best. It didn't hurt at all getting them out. I didn't talk to Dr Francis during my appointment because he was running late in a surgery but I'm scheduled to see him May 1st to get measurements, etc.
All bandages are off too. So I feel like a free woman. My butt isn't swollen anymore so I'm finally getting a good idea what we're working with. My stomach looks incredibly smooth and flat, although there's some hardness in certain areas. My back is perfectly sculpted. My butt is bigger than it has ever been, and it seems to be getting rounder each day. Its softer too.
Pre-Op: 141 lbs
Post-Op: 133
This weight difference leads me to believe I could have gotten more cc's if I had asked for them. My advice to anyone reading this is to get as many cc's as you can because you can always work off what you don't want. It's always better to have too much than to be on the fence about your size. I am considering a re-touch to add more volume, not because the Dr did anything wrong, but because I should have asked for more size from the beginning. I did not "lose" any volume, I just don't have enough for my preference.
All bandages are off too. So I feel like a free woman. My butt isn't swollen anymore so I'm finally getting a good idea what we're working with. My stomach looks incredibly smooth and flat, although there's some hardness in certain areas. My back is perfectly sculpted. My butt is bigger than it has ever been, and it seems to be getting rounder each day. Its softer too.
Pre-Op: 141 lbs
Post-Op: 133
This weight difference leads me to believe I could have gotten more cc's if I had asked for them. My advice to anyone reading this is to get as many cc's as you can because you can always work off what you don't want. It's always better to have too much than to be on the fence about your size. I am considering a re-touch to add more volume, not because the Dr did anything wrong, but because I should have asked for more size from the beginning. I did not "lose" any volume, I just don't have enough for my preference.
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