BBL with Dr Aslani, Spain, ES

Hi all

I am 3 months post op and had decided not to do a review until now so I could judge the final results. I had a previous facial surgery and reviewed it too early, initially being really happy with my results, but when the swelling went, I was unhappy and it was so disappointing to read all the comments on here I'd previously made, so I deleted that account and decided not to review things too soon!!

So... the basics... prior to surgery I weighed between 148 and 156 lbs and am 5'6" tall. At both weights, my back ran straight into my flat butt and I held fat at my flanks and on my tummy - my spare tyre as I called it! I felt insecure about my body and, in addition to cellulite, it was ruining my confidence.

I did some research into the procedure for a couple of months before booking Dr Aslani in September 2014. My surgery was on 10th November 2014. Being from the UK, I didn't really consider any other surgeon, just because I knew I hated standing up and the long flights elsewhere really put me off. At this time, I had seen a lot of good reviews for Dr Aslani and was impressed with all the communications from his team, so I felt confident with him and that I'd made the right choice.

I decided to write notes on each day of my BBL journey, so I didn't forget exactly how I felt, as any BBL lady will agree, you do just forget how rough the rough days were :-)

Hopefully this will end up being a realistic reflection of the BBL procedure and recovery and might offer others an idea of what they might experience.

Overall, at this point, I can say it was worth it xx

So - my notes from before surgery... I began researching in August 2014 and got my price a few days after my first email. There were 40 emails exchanged up until I booked in September 2014 and then a further 57 between then and my surgery date. I emailed A LOT!!

I had a telephone consultation with Dr Aslani on 28th October. I wanted to do this mainly because I wanted to get an idea of what he was like, being that I was putting my life in his hands really. The call lasted 45 minutes. I felt that it was like information overload at first, like going through a script of sorts? However, when I asked questions, the Dr answered them fully and I felt he was realistic and not just after my money - for example, I asked about Cellulaze, which he could've sold me, but he didn't think I needed it. I left the call feeling positive . I liked the Dr and felt happy with my choice of surgeon. I remember being concerned he would make my butt too big and he made a deal with me that, if it was too big, after 3 months he would cool sculpt some off for free. He said no-one had ever taken him up on this deal yet - this made me feel happy that I would be happy, as my main worry was that it would be too big. At this consultation, I was 11stone exactly and the Dr said that an extra 1 or 2 KG would be welcome.

Throughout my research, my husband was very angry and upset with me. He refused to talk about it, so I just booked it all without consulting him. I think he was worried about all the horror stories you hear of people going abroad for surgery and thought I'd not researched things properly. He also didn't think I needed any surgery and was generally worried about me. Luckily, by the time I went, he was ok about it, but still not happy with me.

09/11/14 - Today I flew out to Malaga on my own. I remember feeling nervous and not sleeping much the night before. I was fed up of eating so much by this point in order to gain the extra 1 or 2 KG. I was 11 stone 2 lbs on this day and felt very bloated. I was worried that I would pay for all the eating later on, gaining the weight after surgery.

On arriving at Malaga airport I tried to get something to eat, but regretted not learning any Spanish by this point. I was ignorant to think everyone would speak English. I didn't know what anything was and people just kept pushing in front of me, so I just forgot about it and tried to find the bus. I was staying the night at Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport and was told to get on the 'A' line bus and they refund your ticket when you check in. Could I hall as find the bus though. After walking around aimlessly lugging all my bags about, I just decided to get a taxi. The driver warned me it was a 19 euro minimum charge, but I had no other choice, so this is what I paid for a 3 minute ride - GRR!! Ended up eating a pot noodle and cuppa soup alone in my room - how sad lol!!

Anyhow - I took most of my before pics and thought they were harrowing. I look and feel disgusting and out of shape. I hate my fatty middle tyre and podgey stomach. I feel nervous that I'm placing a lot of hope in this surgery and the results being good. I'm mainly scared of my bum being too big for me and lipo leaving saggy skin and being uneven. I want projection mainly and a naturally full look.

I was really tired after writing up my notes this day and went to sleep around 11pm, ready to get picked up at 0700 - EEK!

I said my prayers for great results and a boost in self confidence before zzzz...