🛑 Disclaimer

This disclaimer is printed on page 8 of the BBL Encyclopedia:

Please remember, while you are reading and planning, that I am simply one human individual. I am not a doctor.

I have had many extensive and complex surgeries in my life, which qualifies me to speak on my experience regarding scarring, anesthesia, medical insurance and medications, scar tissue, recovery, incisions, and everything else you’ll find in this book. My surgeries and recovery began when I was four years old. I’ve had over ten non-cosmetic surgeries, and 3 cosmetic surgeries (including BBL).

I have not gone through medical school, I have not studied medicine in any way shape or form. I cannot give you advice, tell you what to do, or suggest your next action. I am very wary when people come to me and say “what should I do?” and you should be wary, too, if you’re asking a sx sister what to do and they’re comfortable telling you.

I am not a doctor nor a medical professional. The views and opinions expressed in this Little Book and in that of the BBL Encyclopedia Travel Surgery Journal and independent BBL Extension Books are those of the authors (me/my/mine) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MIA Aesthetics, Dr. Mehio, or any other company, facility, or individual that may be mentioned in this book. Any content provided by me or any other social media suggestions are of the individuals’ own opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, community, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Under no circumstance will Jess/JNH/Dolls In Training/@miadoll_in_training/@dolls_in_training and/or its owner be responsible for any adverse reactions, effects, consequences, damage, affiliation, or illness resulting in your reliance upon the information provided. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health and/or medical professional regarding health and/or medical conditions or concerns before using the information presented in this book.

The content in this book is based on my own personal experience and learnings. This experience does not reflect the ideas, ideologies, or points of view of any organization or individual that I am potentially affiliated with. The information in this book is authentic to the best of my knowledge, and as such, it is prone to errors and the absence of some key information. All content in this book was written by me, unless explicitly expressed otherwise, and is copyrighted and trademarked.

The content in this book is generated for entertainment, educational, and informative purposes, but not to be perceived as professional advice in regards to health, fitness, finances, or any other area. Readers who rely on the information I’ve supplied, do so at their own risk. As with any medical procedure, cosmetic or otherwise, patients should consult with their surgeon or surgical facility to verify that patients are following their surgeon’s or doctor’s explicit pre-op and/or post-op instructions.

As the author and sole creator of this book, I am eligible to change or decide how to manage the information in this book. Information in this book is accurate, to the best of my knowledge, at the time of publishing, but could change at any time.

The same way we choose our doctors based on what they offer, please remember that you may not agree with the information and experience that I share. I intend to be fully transparent about my preparation, experience, and recovery, based on the body that I started with, the foundation that I gave my doctor, and the post-op experience that I had. While you read this book, please keep in mind two things:

IF IT DOESN'T APPLY, LET IT FLY.
TAKE WHAT YOU NEED, AND LEAVE THE REST.

I’ve never claimed to know everything. There are lots of things I tend not to advise on, because I don't have experience in them:

Answering specific questions about doctors that didn’t do my surgery.
Answering questions about practices in surgical facilities where I didn’t have surgery.
Mommy-Makeover / Tummy Tuck recovery
Scar-fading treatments
Using a waist-trainer or faja to lose weight before surgery
Using a waist-trainer instead of a faja after surgery, especially in the first 6 months post-op
Loose Skin after pregnancy or extreme weight-loss and/or whether or not you’ll need a Tummy Tuck
Anything that requires personal preference to answer (i.e. “What shape should I ask for? What faja should I get?” etc.)
Trying to lose weight before surgery

What I do have experience in, I share openly and with conviction. I am simply sharing my experience with you and presenting it to you in a way that hopefully helps you prepare, educate yourself, plan, and enjoy your investment to the fullest extent possible. If you’re still in, then #LFG! (Let’s F*cking Go!) 💪

You’ll find two things in the cosmetic surgery community: opinion, and experience. “You can debate my opinion all you want, but you cannot debate my experience. My experience is my truth, and it happened to me.”

What follows in this book is based less on my opinion and more on my firsthand, direct experience.

SURGERIES OF MY LIFETIME: (prior to recent cosmetic surgeries)

1989: pyeloplasty - my right kidney was cleared of a blockage. A small stent was kept in the kidney after the procedure to help it drain properly. This stent was removed after four weeks. I was five years old.
1994: skull fracture and concussion - I was in the ICU for several weeks after being unconscious for a frightening amount of time. Surgery was not needed, but as a 10 year old, this was an extremely traumatizing experience. I definitely got my fill of medical learnings throughout this summer.
1998: brachymetatarsia correction - 3rd and 4th toe bones on left foot were lengthened using external pins. I was on crutches for 9 months and could not apply pressure to the foot for that entire time. There were between 5-10 surgeries on this foot, alone, so that they could correct complications along the way. I also needed a bone graft from my hip (where they transferred bone to the feet) multiple times over for each foot. Here, I was 14. This was considered cosmetic.
2002: brachymetatarsia correction - 3rd and 4th toe bones on right foot this time, were also lengthened using external pins. I was also on crutches for 9 months for this foot. There were also between 5-10 surgeries on this foot, as well, due to complications, and also involved bone grafting from the hip. Here, I was 17. Also considered a cosmetic surgery.
2006: septoplasty - I was getting recurring sinus infections and constantly sick. Sore throats and infections of the nasal cavity led me to this decision. It was one hell of an experience, but I have been sinusitis-free ever since!