Excited & Freaking out :) BBL with Dra Yily Nov19,13

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Well I have finally begun my documentation of my BBL journey. So here goes....

I have been interested in getting a Brazilian Butt Lift since forever! I had a breast augmentation done in 2004 and at that time I asked my doctor about increasing my butt size but he said I was fine. I should have pushed the issue more but didn't so all I had done at that time was the breast augmentation. In 2006 I had a tummy tuck done and again asked about the butt enlargement. Again it didn't happen.

Well now after 7 years I want my damn big butt!! Plus since my tummy tuck I've gained weight in my middle section so this is a perfect opportunity for me to kill two birds with one stone!! I also want to remove the fat from my chin ( which runs in my family - all the women on my mom's side have it whether they're skinny or not!!) and the extra fat from my underarms ( I've always had that extra piece of extra right at the crease). Since my weight gain of about 20 pounds over the years both my chin fat and underarm fat are more pronounces, so having these areas lipo'd will be fantastic!

I am 37 years old, 5'3" and currently weigh about 140-143 pounds. My measurements are 40-34-40. I've never had a skinny waistline or a butt. My butt is not big or full and I would like for my waist tiny and my butt wide and round. I would also like to replace my almost 10 year old implants and correct the asymmetry of my nipples.

I began my search for prices and doctors in my state to do the procedure but found that the cost exceeded my budget by $4k. As I continued my search, I found this website. And also learned of the many Americans traveling abroad to have their plastic surgeries! Who would have thought? Certainly not me :)

So, through RealSelf, I heard about several doctors in the Dominican Republic. I sent emails to Dra. Yily De Los Santos and Dra. Australia Fragoso Baez. Dra. Australia Fragoso Baez replied that she needed pics but never responded with a quote. Dra. Yily De Los Santos responded with a quote and she was quite quick with her responses. So I decided mentally that I would go with Dra. Yily De Los Santos.

Then.... I began talking to friends about my plans and most were cautious about my choice of country to have the surgery done. One of whom is Dominican herself! I was not too excited about hearing about what could go wrong.

So I began searching again. I heard of a doctor in Mexico through a YouTube video of one of his patients and I really liked her results and how she described her experiences. I wrote down the names she mentioned in the video and google him immediately. The pics of his offices compared to those in the Dominican Republic were the deciding factor for me. In addition, her video of her recovery room was completely modernized compared to those I've seen in the Dominican Republic. In addition, the patient in the video said the cost of the surgery included the recovery home expense. I would feel more at ease about going to his offices and the recovery house since I will be doing this all by myself.

So I sent an email to Dr. Juan Carlos Fuentes in Tijuana, Mexico. I am hoping his quote fits my budget......

Retraction of my opinions of the facilities in DR...

After posting my initial review, I decided to continued research of the facilities in DR. I found some pics of the facilities (Surgery center, doctor's office, and recovery home) of some ladies who have had their surgeries don the DR and I would like to retract my I initial opinions posted in my last review. I think I'm letting my nerves get the best of me.

I have decided to stay with Dra. Yily De Los Santos for many reasons. 1) I love her work. The results as posted by other RealSelf members are axing! 2) her quote was exactly where I needed it to be to fit in my budget. 3) the cost of the flight to DR versus Mexico (via San Diego). 4) there just aren't too many reviews available for the other doctor to make a certain decision.

I'm still in the process of looking for a recovery house. Right now I'm leaning towards Angela's Silhouette's Recovery House. I still have to call to see exactly what her rates are and if she's available when I plan on traveling. But I'm hopeful :)

So Santo Domingo here I come.... I'm planning to arrive in DR on 11/22/13 with a sx date of 11/23, and returning home 12/2.

If anyone else will be traveling then, I would welcome a sx buddy!! It would be nice to recovery with a friendly soul and perhaps get a discounted rate on the recovery house rate and the surgery (if you're planning on seeing Dra. Yily).

Okay. I'm going to make some phone calls, go the the bank to get my money situated to buy my plane ticket and send my deposit to Dra. Yily.

My nerves though......

These are a few of the pics I sent with my request for a quote. My goal is to have a tiny waist, which I've never had in my life despite being thin, and a nice, full, round butt. The extra fat in my chin may not look like too much but it's always there no matter how much weight I lose. It's a family trait, as all the women on my mom's side of the family have it. I want it gone!!