Reviews

WillowReigh

Review from Realself

Aug 17, 2017

Cutie with no booty I've been on RealSelf for years now. Always wanted a BBL but never thought I would actually be going through with it. I've had a handful of friends who have gotten cosmetic procedures over the years and love their results. I suppose that made the whole idea of undergoing a procedure myself less intimidating. Finding a surgeon who I felt comfortable with was #1. Biggest fear; ending up with a result that leaves me with less confidence than I currently have. I love my body, I only want to refine what I already have. I gain my fat primarily in my midsection. My thighs are second. After reading all the reviews in the world (ok, maybe just Houston) I settled on a couple of surgeons for consultations. Ultimately decided to go with Dr. Rolando Morales. The reviews led me to the consultation. My brief experience with Linda (Pt coordinator) and Dr. Morales is what had me comfortable enough to schedule my surgery that same day. With any elective procedure you're taking a risk. I'm not looking to have the silhouette of Kim K but instead want my shape to be more proportionate. Super nervous. Hoping to love my results. Any advice is welcomed. Lots of belly fat. . . Not sure how much of this is going to be gone. I don't want to get too excited and end up disappointed with results. ???????? Hi everybody. I had my procedure earlier 'this afternoon around 2pm. Finally feeling okay tot he point where I can stand without nausea or dizziness. So it's off, let me talk about my experience at the surgery center. Everything was so professional. From the waiting room to the anesthesiologist coming in to give me the run down of would be happening once I went back tot the Or. nurses, Dr. M and everyone in between was courteous and sweet. Fiance went with me and is my support person. We decided to rent a nice hotel room in eternal the surgery center and other office for convenience. Didn't want a long car ride in the event something happened - I also have post op appt tomorrow afternoon. So I haven't double beds - which helps with sleeping since he's here as well, and Kitchenette so we don't have to rely on fast food. After the init questioning and blood pressure/ pregnancy test, I was taken back to the OR. At this point it got real. Looking around the room and seeing the table I would be on was a subtle shock. Like, wow I'm really going to do this. Nurse scrubbed me down with a warm sterile solution and I was place on the table on my back. That's when I fell asleep. Next memory was waking up in the recovery room. Anesthesia had me shaking hard. For sake of short post I'll be writing another after his with my experience leaving the surgery center. I love flowers. I thought this was such a nice touch from my surgeon. Great way to say get well soon. On another note, it's 4:30 in the morning. I've been sleeping on for off fairly well without the medication for sleep. Pain meds and anti nausea take the edge off and allow me to get rest. I've been sipping on plenty of fluids to help rid my body of the surgery meds. Anesthesia sucks it I've been peeing well and frequently so it's moving on out. Snack I brought with me include jello, applesauce, cheese sticks, and fruit- pineapple and watermelon. Water of course and a few chia drinks. Those always help me to use the rr. Figured I'd be proactive. As of right now; 1dpo I would say my pain is a 4. The biggest problem I am having is nausea after I've been standing for too long. That got drastically better from yesterday, though. Initially, as they wheeled my out and out my into the truck my thighs felt like they were on fire. No exaggeration, it felt like that part of your workout when you're pushing yourself to finish your rep? But intensified x100. Quickly got to the hotel and prepped the bed to lay on my belly. Had a trash can near by just in case. Ate some jello and took my pain meds plus the anti nausea. Great thing about pain killers is that they make me sleepy. So I was in and out for the remainder of the night. The hardest issues in facing right now is peeing. I can get up with minimal to no assistant now, I just can't be standing for more than about ten minutes before getting nauseas. Also, we changed my pads for the drainage this morning for the first time. I think unzipping the compression garment causes a fluctuation in my blood pressure because that also made me feel sick to my tummy. Other than that, I'm doing well. Have a post op appt this Friday afternoon. I hope everything goes accordingly. I was most worried about the surgery portion and coming out safely. Now that this part is behind me , I can focus on healing and wondering about results lol. Fiance tells me my waist looks tiny. I hope and pray that I look more in proportion!!! Pain pills are little drops of heaven. Woke up ok. Took my arnica and bromelian a normal. They need to be on an empty belly so I didn't eat anything immediately after. Bubs wanted to run some errands so I tight attempting a shower with his assistance before he left would be good. Turns out not so good. Really should've eaten something and taken a pain pill before trying to take the garment off. I was ok for about. Even took a few pictures, but I think the lack of compression with the noise and temp of the water was all too much. I tried to sit on my knees to go through with it and get it over. I had to have Bubs take me back to the bed though because it was way too much. That nausea hits you like a ton of bricks. I felt like I was going to pass out. I haven't actually thrown up at any point but the nausea is the worse feeling ever. Laid back in bed and waited about 30 minutes before attempting to put my faja back on. Again, hadn't taken a pain pill so it was painful compared to any other times. Bubs decided I should wait, nap, then eat and try to put it on again. That's what we ended up doing and I've had it on ever since. Hey guys, just arrived back home. 4dpo still trying to take it slow. So happy the draining and nausea parts of this are behind me. I think the worse part of all this so far was the shaking right after waking up from the anesthesia and the drainage. Very scary experience, especially since I've never undergone any surgery. Boyfriend has been a ton of help these past few days. Still eating light and trying to move around as much as possible. Hop to be ready to return to work sometime next week. Also trying to avoid the mirror. I know results won't be true for the first while. I'm sure I'll be more than happy with them. Hi dolls, Currently 5th day post op. Hanging around at home following updates on hurricane Harvey. Very thankful we made it from the hotel and home before this all started. Prayers to everyone who's been affected. I may just get lucky enough for work to be closed the remainder of the week - gives me more time off my bum. Other than that, struggling to sleep on my belly. It's not so bad at times but others it can be a real pain. Literally. Sometimes I wake up to numb arms. Hate that. Still adjusting. So glad that I'm feeling more and more normal each day. Bowel movements are resuming without a laxative (so thankful)! I also took my first unassisted shower earlier. Bubs of course kept an eye on me but I was able to wash my hair and shave my legs and it feels amazing to be so clean!! I have two garments - thanks Dr. Morales! And had washed the first to have ready for when I needed to change out. It still smells of blood though so m going to hand wash it one more time. Trying to be as careful ask can with these. They're amazing and expensive lol. I'm doing my best to wear it 24/7 with the exception to getting out of the shower. I'm sure my body expands after that so I don't wanna struggle to get it on. Anybody else do this ???? Also, still feeling a bit weak. Think this is due to it eating as many calories ??? My garment makes me anxious so I know I don't eat as much due to being confined. Trying to fix that though. I know I need to eat more. Fluids is no problem. I love water. I've also mastered the art of peeing in a straight line- like a boss. In other news; my thighs are still bruised pretty bad. I had lipo to inner thighs . I was planning on wearing dresses with cardigans once im back in the office, but the bruising goes down pretty far pat my knees. -one of the big reasons I would love the office to close for the remainder of the week. If not, I'll make do. The bruising is not as bad on my abdomen. I love love love my shape so far. Seriously, I'm amazed. I know these are only initial results and my swelling will still go down but I look in the mirror and I'm super excited for the final result. I will post more photos as I'm up and about . I'm still trying to take it slow as to not overwhelm my body anymore than I have. Comments and advice are welcomed!!!! Hope you guys are doing well. For reference with my last update Update from my initial review. I chose Dr. Morales to perform my Brazilian Butt Lift and I'm very pleased with the results. This was the first procedure I've experienced, so my anxiety was pretty high weeks prior. Dr. M's demeanor and honestly helped me feel comfortable and confident with my decision. He and Linda explained the procedure in detail as well as what a realistic result would be based on my body type. I appreciated the provided garments (2 stage one and 1 stage two), supplements to use prior to surgery, as well as the beautiful roses gifted to me the day of. As this was my first surgery my fiance and I had questions regarding drainage sites later that evening. When we didn't receive an answer from the number provided we contacted Dr. M and he did not hesitate to answer our question. Aside from the professionalism, Dr. M's work was exactly what I was hoping for. He's a true artist and did an amazing job with my results. Due to my body type I've always had a flat butt and extra fat in my abdomen with no real waist. Dr. M was able to bring my waist in as much as my body allowed while preserving as much fat as he could to create a shapely bum. I am 7 months post op and I feel amazing. I definitely recommend Dr. Morales !!

fitnesskat

Review from Realself

Jul 23, 2017

36 Yrs, 4 Kids, Athlete and a Professional Career Woman I decided to do a butt implant with fat transfer about a year ago after I worked so hard for many years to "grow" my backside with diet and exercise. After my 4th child, everything seem to disappear or go to and topped it off with the butt implants. I'm on 11 days post op and feeling amazing!!! My dr is Dr Morales in Houston Tx. He's done every one of my surgeries and I highly recommend him. Post op 4 weeks after fat transfer and butt implants!! Best decision ever guys!! I feel amazing. No pain whatsoever. The scar is half an inch inside my butt crease and not visible at all. I'm not sitting constantly but on a very soft pillow. I was able to start working upper body at week 2 and yesterday was released to work out plus do cardio. Still no doing legs or squats. I couldn't be happier with what the lipo did to my waist and how gorgeous and proportionate my butt looks to my body. Hey guys. Quick update. I'm absolutely in love. I am back to 100% being fully active in my workouts. I can sit without any issues and I'm loving the results of the settled implants. No pain. No issues. I'm satisfied!!!

roofing1

Review from Realself

May 16, 2017

So Far, So Good, Worth It! I was a little skeptical and very nervous about doing this. On a recent vacation I noticed how flabby I was in stomach area despite me being a regular in the gym. Yes I have ate clean did crunches and cardio and nothing. I also had scars on my stomach that needed to be taken care of. I am very happy with results and honestly didn't think it would come out this great. So far I'm in my 6th week of recovery and recently started going to the gym again. I am 41 years old and never thought my stomach would look like it does now. If your thinking about doing it, do it! You'll be happy you did! As far as recovery it's not fun and yes it does hurt afterwards, especially the first 3 weeks. Dr. Morales pricing was fair and he seems to be knowledgeable about what he does!

pinktink25

Review from Realself

May 13, 2017

Mommy Makeover I'm a mother of 3 and after having my first child I knew when I was done having kids I would want (and need) a tummy tuck and something done with my breast. When I started looking around for a doctor I quickly realized that getting it all done together would be my best option. When I went in for the initial consultation with Dr. Morales in January I was very impressed with not only him, but his staff, and facility. After doing extensive research, reading tons of positive reviews, and talking to 3 good friends who had a few procedures done with him previously, I booked my surgery with him! In March i had a tummy tuck, lipo on my flanks and back around my bra line, a breast lift and implants. The recovery was nothing like I had expected, I experienced very little pain. I always tell people that I'd do it again in a heartbeat! He sent a nurse out to my house 2 days after my surgery to help change my dressing and then I saw him once a week for the first 3 or 4 weeks to make sure everything was healing correctly. Its now been 9 weeks since my surgery and I am loving the results I couldn't be happier! Dr. Morales and his team are amazing i had an excellent experience!

dcrodriguez87

Review from Realself

May 12, 2017

30yr Old, 3 Csections and over Weight - Houston, TX I don't know where to start! From the moment I called for information to the most recent check up,it has been nothing but the most incredible care. I love Dr. Morales! He gave me back all the confidence I seem to have lost with every pregnancy and weight gain. Everything is top professional care. Dr. Morales makes you feel comfortable and takes the time to answer any question or concern. He gives you honest recommendations and makes sure you are always informed of every detail. I would highly highly recommend him to family,friends and anyone looking into cosmetic surgery! I can't remember the last time I've felt so good. No matter where the Army (military wife) takes us if I ever need anymore procedures I will come back to Dr.Morales.

ready17

Review from Realself

May 06, 2017

34 Year Old, 126lbs, No Kids, BBL with Breast Augmentation - Houston, TX I ALWAYS knew I wanted a Breast Augmentation but decided I would wait until I turned 35 years old. As I began looking into surgeons I decided to consider having a fat transfer procedure as well. I began looking into realself and going through videos but there was not a lot of US procedures...everyone was going to the D.R. for their experience so of course I freaked out at the thought of doing a BA and BBL together. I found Dr. Morales website and watching his videos truly calmed me... his voice was quite calm and reassuring that yes this is surgery but on the other side you will heal fast and I (Dr. Morales) and my team will take care of you throughout the process. With that being said, I set up my consultation. During this time we went through what I wanted and what frustrations I had. I knew I wanted a breast augmentation but over the phone Linda (the coordinator) thought at 126lbs, I may not quite qualify for a BBL. So while meeting with Dr. Morales, I gave him the frustration I had from working out and not getting the results I want to see. He instantly showed me his realistic approach and advised of all of my options which BBL was one. His biggest concern was making sure I didn't have a wish pic in the back of my mind that he needed to know about which I thought was a very good point to make. Most of us want realistic results but have someone in mind that may have been photoshopped. I truly just wanted the fat in my stomach to go somewhere else so we were on the exact same page. At the end of our meeting he seemed genuinely excited about helping me which means so much to me. I went to one other consultation with another doctor and he seemed as if he could care less... put me in 300cc sizers told me anything else would look a mess, grabbed on me and quoted me a super high price. He couldn't even remember what we had discussed when he came back in 3 minutes later...the only thing he remembered was my boots...smh I felt as if I had no say so in my future except cash or credit. So me choosing Dr. Morales was sealed that day! After booking my surgery, my personal life started to change really fast. I had a family situation I was dealing with the day of my surgery but Dr. Morales came in and saved the day. He spoke from the heart about his situation with his family and promised me he would take care of me while I was in surgery. Let me make note that this was my first surgery ever so I was totally nervous but him staying calm and patient reassured me that all would be well. They put me in the bair hugger forced air warming gown (which I'm personally not a fan of... Thermoflect heat reflective gowns will always start patients warm and keep patients warm... but that's another story) and shortly after I was walking into the OR. I got on the table and before I got completely settled the anesthesia team was at work (they moved so fast I could cry...lol). I woke up and instantly started trying to see my results...lol I was nauseous but the crackers they gave me helped so much. I was required to fill my prescriptions at least one week prior and bring them with me so we didn't have to stop for anything on the way home. Dr. Morales gives you everything you need for recovery (except a boppy pillow which will save your entire life...lol) so when I got home, I already had my bed made up for post surgery recovery. I say, the first night was hard (thank God for RN friends) but after that, I had a strategy for getting up and getting back into the bed (my bed is high so it was hard). The next day, I went for my BA follow-up. Dr. Morales removed the bandage from my breast and put me in a sports bra. The pain for the first 3 days on a scale of 1 to 10 was about a 6 but the more you move the easier everything gets. I've read where people needed a urinal bedside and that was never the case for me (so of course I wasted money buying that). Also, I didn't have any drains which I'm so thankful to Dr. Morales for sparing me that horror experience. All of the moving around helped me because day 5 of recovery my family matter got real and I found myself having to drive to the airport and fly home to be with my family. Let me say this... how you D.R. girls do it, my heart goes out to you. I sat on my boppy pillow (and of course got the side eyes I expected but there was too much going on in my life to care at that moment). My butt felt like rocks. Dr. Morales works hard to shape you up right so I had a huge concern about messing up any work but he reassured me that everything was okay which it was. Due to my situation my 2 week follow-up was at week 3 in which I was taken out of my abdominal binder and put into my compression garment. The only thing I did was add the waist trainer on top of the garment. I actually kept this thing on 23 hours a day. I purchased a separate garment that allowed me to wash the one Doc provided me with but did not harm my BBL I also needed something I could wear a dress with. At week 4 I started my lymphatic messages (thank you Dr. Morales for comping the first one). Again, you D.R. ladies... HOW DID YOU DO IT DAY 2 or3... HOW...lol Ms. Natalie was so patient and apologized as my body levitated off the bed. It was more painful than the first 3 days of recovery but afterwards I felt so good. I don't have any advice about how to get through it but I will say don't avoid it, you need to move that fluid and start to heal. I am now at 2 months and still healing but EVERYDAY gets better. I love my results and I'm grateful for my Doctor!

Lonuv

Review from Realself

Apr 27, 2017

Stunning Tummy Tuck I had a particularly difficult time carrying and giving birth to my two children, and while I would do it all again, I can't say that I was pleased with the state it left my body in. All the working out in the world would not give me my tummy back and I was also experiencing pain in the area. I was completely nervous about so many aspects of this, and plenty of people warned me off of the procedure completely...but the pain was bad enough and the frustration big enough that I decided to take the chance. I lucked out when I found Dr. Morales. He was so easy going and meticulous with me right from the beginning. Once I talked with him, I was no longer worried frankly. He exudes this calm confidence that is extremely reassuring in an "elective surgery" kind of situation. I knew it was going to go well. And...I was right. I am now almost three months post surgery and I am so happy I could cry. My tummy is back and the pain is gone. I had no idea you could have a surgery that major and not bruise. Seriously, I had no bruising to heal. And, I am totally geeking out about his work on the incision. I show every other doctor I go to (including my allergy doctor), because it's STUNNING. I am doing everything he tells me to do and I swear I have never seen such a thin incision and it is disappearing more and more everyday. I swear, it is going to be virtually invisible in no time. The man is an artist. Seriously. NOTE: DO EVERYTHING HE TELLS YOU. I can't even understand why someone would go through the expense and recovery from something like this and not follow post-surgical instructions to the letter. It pays off. Big time.

PrincessHTown27

Review from Realself

Mar 27, 2017

Butt Implant Sooooo my big day is Wednesday. I'm extremely excited but the anxiety is killing me. I have so many questions. Well not really I kind of know what to expect but I'm dying to see the final result. I guess that's what I mean by "questions". This is my third procedure. 1st being a breast lift then I had implants 1.5 years later. I'm not too worried about the actual surgery. My main concern is the overall outcome. My frame is very tiny (130 5'5) and I don't want anything visible. I've read so many horror stories over the past few days that I think I'm gonna chicken out : ( . SIKE !!!!! There's no way. I'm way too excited to chicken out ! Well guys I'll keep you posted. If anyone can give me kind of an idea as to what to expect that would be awesome. I'm only finding reviews of just butt implants or BBL but nothing of the two combined ? Someone please help ! Pics coming soon! I forgot to mention that my recovery is easy breezy so far. I was so worried after reading reviews on the actual recovery process but honestly it's not that bad, YET. When I got my implants it was soooo painful even riding home from the hospital was painful. Maybe they gave me magical meds but yeh I feel fine so far I went threw my phone and deleted every single before pic. Sorry guys I wanted those memories very far in the past but t I didn't manage to get this one. I'll try to look in my social media accounts to give you all a better idea as to how bad it was.

PranaPower

Review from Realself

Mar 23, 2017

Great experience I am overwhelmed with the experience with Dr Morales. He is the only doctor I had consultation with, prior to my surgery, and I made immediate decision to chose him as my plastic surgeon. He made me feel as comfortable as possible during every visit. The surgery went really well and I was given the best care by Dr. Morales and his team. I would definitely recommend anyone to chose Dr Morales.