My BBL journey: Black Beauty & Brazilian Butt Lift - BBC Stories

[@journeybeyondthesea]

I deleted all my social media for a whole month and I never felt happier. I recently got it again and I’m definitely going to delete them. It’s better for me ❤️

[@kadyelizabeth8680]

Gurl i did the same for 3 months...I went back on it yesterday...I realized that I don’t need it❤️😌

[@jenisenikolew6079]

Me too that Shit was driving ME crazy! I'm cured 😆😆

[@kadyelizabeth8680]

Jenisenikole W I’m saying my self esteem and eating habits were disgusting😩😭 but now I’m CURED😂

[@jenisenikolew6079]

Literally thought ALL slick subliminal Shit was to me and ALL THAT!! Get off me Satan!!

[@LetsBeClear87]

I deleted all mine during Obama’s second campaign. At this point it’s a complete different reality

[@yolandaperry86]

Her wanting a BBL probably stems directly from the way the black community places so much emphasis on having a big butt and big hips. Black girls get teased at early ages for not having a butt even from their own family members. Most black men talk about big butts constantly. Most black women talk bad about other women with small butts. Having a big butt is ingrained in most black girls heads at very early ages. Not having a big butt and hips can make any woman feel less than but especially black women because of the stereotype that all black women have big butts which isn't true. Some women are ashamed of the bodies that God gave them because society has embedded beauty standards that aren't necessarily obtainable for everyone. No matter how much you work out you can't change an apple body type into a pear or hourglass body type. It's just not possible. Instead of people bashing this woman and women like her maybe start being nicer to people with her body type. Most women with her body type don't get treated all that well. The black community as a whole needs to stop making jokes about women who don't have big butts because it is damaging to many girls self esteem, self worth, and emotional wellness. Unless we really tackle body image and the "no booty" shaming in the black community then more girls are gonna put their lives at risk just to get the big butt that black people praise. This has been a problem before Instagram or any of the other social media sites so we can't place all the blame on them. We need to change the way we talk to and about each other. We need to lift the stigma off of having a little booty or no booty at all because that is the root of the problem.

[@RebeccaCollazo113]

You're absolutely right. And the sad part is that, for black and hispanic women, even when they are very slim in their teens and 20s, the hips and booty will eventually come in and if we already had our body altered by that point, we can end up with abnormally large hips and booty instead, which is actually bad for the joints and lower back and makes us look older. I think we just need to be patient and focus on staying fit and healthy

[@akosua8779]

THANK YOU!! we put so much emphasis on big hips and bums but not everyone will develop into that and thats OKAY

[@ratedr9672]

Loyalty IsLife I wish I could like your comment several times; you were spot on!! 👏

[@Qiturah801]

Loyalty IsLife well said

[@jmarie6344]

Loyalty IsLife so true. One of my friends public shamed me for having a “white girl butt” and it affected my self confidence for the rest of my teenage years. Well, I got into spirts and powerlifting and my glutes just damn near quadrupled along with my quads and I got nice abs and all. Just hit the gym, and take care of your self, I will never have a huge but and I don’t want one, I love my body because it’s my body. Big booty culture is so deep in the black community but the ironic thing is that today, white girls have just as much hips and ass as the average black girl. And the black men who pressure their own women to get bigger butts actually end up more attracted to a white or racially ambiguous woman with a huge but because to them it’s like a unicorn.

[@user-gy9iq6gw8k]

What the black surgeon said about us black women become caricatures of ourselves is so true

[@sherr275]

it really did. I just can't understand why we're allowing fake images on social media to dictate our real lives. it's sad.

[@MamaEzi]

It was so deep

[@NychelleStephens]

We not the only ones! Everyone is affected and they tryna get bodies like ours, a Black Woman!

[@user-gy9iq6gw8k]

Samaris Nychelle Stephens when they ain’t black

[@artisticexpressions8500]

Personally I'm not trying to follow a trend. I tried numerous dieting,exercise, even got to the point where I'm asking to be tested for diabetes, and thyroid, thank God negative but im tierd of the extra fat period

[@nicoleblack5249]

OMG I absolutely feel so much respect for the male doctor. As an American Black woman it frustrates me when everyone acts as if America is the only place where things are done right. The doctor featured here is honest about the ability to have a successful surgery in other countries as along as you can communicate and check credentials. I also appreciated that he respected what the procedure meant to her as a Black woman but lovingly disagreed with her need for it. I wish more doctors were this understanding, compassionate and HONEST.

[@laine6407]

Nicole Peace&love wat?

[@adygirl13]

There were two doctors shown in the video, remember that the black young woman is also a doctor. (speaking as a slightly triggered black female doctor who is always assumed not to be one.

[@nicoleblack5249]

adygirl13 I’m aware of the black female doctor but I was not commenting on her. I was moved by the compassion of the other doctor. It’s sad that someone as accomplished as yourself would would be “triggered” by my comment but I get it so I just edited my post to include “male doctor” My husband is a laboratory scientist and he regularly shares similar feelings. But you can’t get all bent out of shape over everything. I’m an unknown, random person in the comments of a 20 minute KZbin video. I shouldn’t be able to rattle you so easily, you’ll never enjoy your life and your accomplishments. I wish you well😊

[@ggwhy110]

Americans r wack, safe procedure but meh results. They have no good sense of aesthetic. I would always prefer going to East Asia

[@ggwhy110]

adygirl13 u r pathetic

[@la7427]

I'm so happy with this ending. Don't risk your life to be trendy.

[@LoveStarsWorld]

Omg damn spoiler alert!

[@shimeicareaves]

@@LoveStarsWorld how i didnt get what she was saying until i watch the end

[@craigmalcom6294]

What happened at the end ?

[@KoreaMojo]

It's not a trend in some communities but it is too dangerous to be for anyone but a person depressed over missing that type of butt. I've appreciated that shape before the wave hit "the world" but with all the enhancements it makes it more obvious if you are missing it.

[@miaomiaou_]

It’s not a trend tho but I agree, not worth the risk

[@changibbons]

The Doctor at the end really lifted her confidence! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@latichina5]

I can use that BBL money and go on a trip with my mom while I still have her. The lady is gorgeous and her body is feminine no need to be altered.

[@nikkistahr7105]

Sis i lost my mom in my early 20s..please go on that trip and love up on her while you can. Peace & Blessings XoXo Nikki

[@DetroitRed03]

Girl i dont blame you. mom had 3-4 miscarriages before she had me, im her only child. Shes my everything. We only have eachother

[@DetroitRed03]

NIKKI STAHR my condolences to you sis. May her beautiful soul rest in peace 🙏🏾❤️

[@nikkistahr7105]

@@DetroitRed03 Sis, thank you for your beautiful and heartfelt message. Blessings upon blessings to you. Xoxo Nikki

[@theebillionairess3377]

@@nikkistahr7105 😢😭 my sincere condolences to you are your family I'm so sorry to hear that

[@nakiasimone]

I love this. She was honest and vulnerable and open to criticism. In the end she chose to love herself more, which is beautiful. Brave girl for sharing. I hope this helps others to choose to love themselves more as well. 🙌🏾

[@HeyitsKimberlee]

Body dysmorphia is real. Idk how she thought she needed a butt lift. I’m glad the doctor said the obvious as well. I just don’t get voluntarily having surgery. I’m not going under the knife unless it’s a health concern. To each their own 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@uschilou]

Yes! After having involuntary surgery, an appendectomy, i would never ever have voluntary surgery. It's so invasive and intense, takes so long to heal and your body is never truly the same. I still have sensitivity and tenderness on my scar over 10 years later. I just don't get it.

[@scorpionpam]

She wanted a fuller rounder butt. I know because our glutes are very similar.

[@barbaraplemons2984]

Daily blast live

[@arcticx1692]

Me too! I have such small boobies and big butt, but I'm not doing nothing to hurt my body and change it unnaturally... Peoples are always laughing at me because of my boobs, but that is me... And nothing will change it unnaturally.. For me, this is the beauty of my body, it's my DNA, change it to put bags of silicon inside my skin it's just horrible I don't want it, but people keep trying to convince me that silicon bags are better than my own body... Sometimes these comments hurt me, and for sure anyone who hears something bad about their bodies. I wish peoples just stop to say these things to others trying to convince them that their bodies are bad... (Oh they say to me to straight my hair too, because they think I'm more beautiful with straight hair, but I don't want it too....) Why people try to change others bodies is something I will never understand.

[@n.b.0212]

Right! I NEED a breast reduction, but I'm not doing any procedure unless it's to save my life. I'll carry these 54 H's to the grave.

[@WhitneyDeivory]

She can take that money and hire a trainer & a chef. She’s a beautiful girl.

[@AMarie2326]

She still won't get that lift But she'll loose a lot of Weight To gain that ass it'll be muscle and she'll need to keep working out to keep it big

[@jefryt67]

Everyone wants instant gratification now

[@user-yt1ul4jl4b]

Jefryt 67 I agree, but you will never know the amount people who have tried for years and have never been able to gain that figure.

[@allisonweiler9304]

I've been eating 1000 calories and doing squats for 6 months..... and I'm getting the BBL. Nothing changed except a few lbs

[@dewilew2137]

@@AMarie2326 she will look better in the long run. She’s going to have a flat stomach and big butt, but still have a fat face, neck, chest, arms, etc. it’s sad that this is what so many people will settle for. She will look so much better if she loses weight all over, and she will be healthier.

[@maxwe6021]

this is what instagram is doing to young women.

[@boujiebarbie3198]

Dark women want to look lighter, white women want to look darker...we're all going to look like clones soon😩😩😩😩😩

[@yuhz1m1]

Porn culture is doing it as well. People's ideas of what is beautiful gets perverted by the distorted figures they see in porn. Then they go out in the real world and project those artificial ideals on other people as well as on themselves. So even people who have never watched porn a day in their lives end up still being negatively impacted by it.

[@believe.receive]

That's why you need to be smart enough to understand that this is all based off money. People are profiting off other people's stupidity and desperation to be society's ideal beauty standard.

[@jasminewashington6728]

@@yuhz1m1 This is the realest comment posted

[@boujiebarbie3198]

@@yuhz1m1 very interesting point. I never thought of it this way but you're spot on.

[@svnsknz]

26 years old and she is a medical and cosmetic doctor??? Damn girl 💁🏾‍♀️

[@theanonymoushelpline7248]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@aliciaw1870]

Amazing AF

[@halfloaf1108]

Right! ❤️👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@shanaycampbell6140]

That’s cap

[@zinnia5659]

I thought you need minimum 10-11yr in medical school to graduate

[@carameldarling2980]

Everybody needs to log off of social media and enter back into the real world. When you look around at your everyday people who are working and making a living, 99% of them have normal average bodies. Celebrities and social media influencers make up that 1% and being on instagram everyday will really make you think that it's everyone. It's not. Get off of social media! If you want a good body, work for it, it's easier said than done I know but everyone who has achieved great bodies from hard work appreciate their bodies more because they know how much they suffered to get that, and they are so satisfied with themselves. I know that not everyone has the genes to develop a specific shaped booty by working out but it still trumps surgery anyday. Love yourselves guys

[@AFFTFOMSICHTS]

I so agree!! Get off social media! It’s very toxic for a woman’s self esteem and it amounts to very little in the real world

[@TIAOFNEBULA]

Caramel Darling yep I noticed I was going on Instagram and comparing myself to other people and I literally cut that shit out and only go on ig to like my friends pic , watch stories post stories and post videos and pictures .... I suggest no one go on Instagram for more than an hour any day or to look on celebrities pages offend.

[@HelenBanjo]

I couldn't agree more!👌🏾🙏🏽🧡

[@arcticx1692]

Totally right! I don't like this culture of having a body like someone else and hating on your own...

[@minminbtscookie9542]

plus it's not even real. my friends photoshop their pics, imagine how much work inFLUENcErs are doing

[@simpleislandgirl95]

Surgery paid in turn for an IG post. Wowwww

[@CrazyFai]

Smh that’s worrying

[@VG-qu3vb]

Right, I would rather use photo shop!

[@camaremitchell9751]

A lot of companies do this its a new way of marketing and it also hit a larger demographic. Its actually a very smart business investment; they invested $5000 or so in her surgery and because of how big of a following she has on Instagram I'm positive they made more than 10x the fold in the first 3 months following her surgery. A mention on one post is not just that because now followers know she has work done so every post after that she will be advertising their work, THEIR SUCCESSFUL WORK...

[@MG-vd5lu]

Hella business do this

[@heheh92]

I feel really sad for this girl that she felt she needed a BBL, I thought she was gnna have a flat bum, then she turns around and it has amazing projection! I was like wtf?! And SHE wanted a butt lift?! The Dr was 100% correct when he said, this is what the desired end result is for a lot of girls wanting a BBL. I'm glad she no longer wants it and hope she remains happy in her skin. She is very beautiful as she is.

[@sarahjarrett8004]

I love that since the doctor didn’t have anything to sell her he told her the TRUTH, that her body is beautiful and most women he has seen in the past wanted a body like hers

[@polisigh216]

Sarah Jarrett I really loved both doctors.

[@latoyaballerd2906]

So I'm guessing this kept being recommended By the Lord saying ACCEPT YOURSELF CHILD...😩OK So i guess He talked to all of us

[@starmitchell8149]

😂💪

[@lorainecollins]

For real

[@aaliyahdouglass2166]

Yea even after i watched it it's still getting recommendati

[@sierranoza]

👊🏽

[@TheActorscash]

Dr. KREMER SAVED LIVES BY TELLING THE TRUTH ..

[@anaiskuyaka3032]

Big or small she still looks attractive. Tbh I think she makes big look beautiful

[@kayajackson50]

Anais Kuyaka Agreed!!!

[@sherr275]

and honestly, she's not even that big. I was looking at her face like "she is gorgeous, why does she think she needs any surgery for anything??"

[@kyaaaaaaa____]

SJ looked good still without the surgery like WTF! Social media is really destroying our self esteem... this is so dangerous

[@Pam-up1ud]

''THIS IS A SAD WORLD"

[@kayfay2535]

Glad it’s being talked about from this angle & not the usual “non black women copying black bodies” cos i see more black women doing these surgeries, usually to have the hip look. Google hip hop videos from 90s/early 2000s women didn’t look like this.

[@e.t9996]

Back then black women bodies (butt, lips & curves )were not appreciated . They were actually seen as ugly . hip hop back then was just like society was .

[@SO01j20]

e. t you still can’t deny there has always been pressure on black women to fit in a certain mold or they aren’t regarded as beautiful no matter the 90s or now.

[@TMistess]

It always existed like someone else said it just wasn't appreciated.

[@Ferrist1]

Black women are not the majority recipients of BBLs that's why it's always from that angle. Because many Black women already have butts, hips, big lips, etc. The largest surgical procedure amongst Blacks is rhinoplasty.

[@kyradunston7624]

The second woman has insecurities on high because her body was already curvy and she had butt.

[@eloquentlymo]

I did not see much of a difference... But I agree. The doctor captialized on her insecurities.

[@ye23.]

She said she had the procedure to get hips but she still had no hips in the after picture

[@username01675]

Mobolaji Ogunleye I did, the before looked natural and the after looked fake😬🤧

[@7ItalianStallion]

They are all retarded. Not born retarded, but rather chose the paths of no mental or soul growth allowing their brains to become so dormant that they borderline actual mental retardation.

[@uwimana3229]

Thats what I was thinking, I even thought that her video was the after surgery... tf

[@Lovejoi222]

I’m over here trying to get petite and slim my thickness down and everybody wants to be thick 😩 this woman is beautiful

[@enaruvie]

I don’t think you need surgery. Nothing a bit of work in the gym can’t fix. I actually expected you to have a flat behind but you don’t. Glad you decided to be sensible about it. If you drop a few pounds and see what your body looks like after that you are likely to be pleasantly surprised. If you still want to go under the knife after that the closer you are to your ‘ideal weight’ the safer surgery will be. Either way you are a beautiful woman.

[@jasminejohnson4278]

If you first response why you want to get something done is “social media “ then I SHOULD NOT get your body done 💯💯

[@AltinaClarke]

She seems to be well liked by the people she talks to, not everyone gets to have such a good trait

[@itsstrange1213]

I hate not being super involved in a conversation but, Mariam's foundation doesn't match her skin tone at all..

[@OGSuki.]

It pained me to look at her. She’s such a pretty girl but that foundation was not the business......

[@jenniferfortes.17]

I think it’s was the light ..

[@1_ATA]

Came looking for this comment Not even blended ip to her hairline 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@ms.valdez5633]

Makes her look yello

[@TheNormalOddball]

I follow her on insta and her makeup has always bothered me. It looks much better in pictures but you can still tell her concealer is very harsh

[@cocoalaflair8583]

You are so beautiful!! I was dead set on this procedure back in December and even paid a deposit and had a date set!! I decided not to go through with it! Although I lost some money I gained more self love, and confidence through self acceptance! I work out and eat better and I feel beautiful inside and out! You are bomb! Your swag is on a million and you’re beautiful! I’m happy for you!

[@KTRN52]

Her skin is so pretty and even all over her body. Can't buy that.

[@CurvyThickFitTV]

I strongly considered getting fat transfer but I decided against it and opted to build my curves thru exercising and better eating habits. I have grown to love the entire process of getting fit, finding new recipes to try, pushing my body to new limits, and watching my body transform bc of my hard work. I am glad Shami chose to go natural. Either way, she is a very beautiful girl. 💜

[@rrun2life]

Modern day caricature of themselves!! Mmm so true

[@whatamelons]

YES! I definitely felt that in my soul when the female cosmetic doc said that! It's a shame. Ladies, love your bodies! If you're considering this or any cosmetic surgery, this is No shade to anyone who suffers from body issues, or if you've suffered bullying for not looking like the stereotypical black woman. We all suffer from body issues!

[@I_AM_TEMPLE]

Some women look like Hottentotten, the woman who was stolen from Africa and put on display in England even after she died. How would these women like that outcome as a final reality?

[@rrun2life]

@@whatamelons Same!! I was like damn we trying the hardest to be ourselves bc other ppl gt promotion when they do it but that's only bc them doing it is a rarity

[@rrun2life]

@@I_AM_TEMPLE SMH😔😔 apparently it ends like that a lot

[@allisonabraham6078]

@@I_AM_TEMPLE She was so abused. So sad.

[@danielmunroe7846]

Honestly that SJ girls bumpa was better before, look how small her waist was and she was acting like she was an ironing board loooool

[@boujiebarbie3198]

I love both these doctors. I love that doctor Kramer talked her out of the BBL. She was already very beautiful.

[@PetronellaAchieng]

The doctor gave such good advice! It’s very enlightening

[@cutie4life131]

The doctor at the end is AMAZING !!!!!! And she is hella adorable and I love her style very inspiring and I feel like she doesn’t need it at all in my opinion . I’m glad her confidence is coming back mental health is sooo important ☺️☺️☺️.

[@Akadolledup_]

she is so beautiful and I love the way she dresses 😍 I didn't know bbls were coined so dangerous. I've had plastic surgery so I understand the importance of doing what makes you happy and confident

[@britany_lmp5112]

I love the doctor so much, he's so honest. I'm so happy that she met him ❤

[@janiceaquart-mbock6110]

yes, very transparent and honest. Wish all doctors had this integrity to counsel on the dangers instead of looking at the money aspect.

[@hiitsjessd]

SJ's body was banging before!

[@MyTwell]

I was thinking the same thing like wth.. hummm

[@itschansey]

Thank you for this! I've never considered a BBL and clicked on it as it was content made for black women by black women. I must say, seeing a black women go out there, introduce us to experts who communicate their expertise FOR black women, with black women in mind and just help to normalise the insecurities we have as black women was great - I really appreciate it. THANK YOU

[@maroonhorizon1693]

I haven’t had Instagram for 5 years. I am so much more confident. When I was on the gram I was so sad and based my happiness on likes and comments. I plan to recreate insta but I’m afraid I’ll be sad again

[@rebecca1331]

9:57 when I saw this girls before pic i threw my phone 💀😭

[@brittanyrucker8612]

😂😂😂😂 girl only thing added was baby oil

[@lanettewarren3300]

People need to learn how to be comfortable in there bodies and stop looking for quick fixes because it still takes maitanace

[@psychogff11]

@ fit is not always healthy, boo

[@hidayaali4708]

Thank you, they don't réalise this.

[@zvezdoblyat]

Putin`s Daughter but there’s “fit” and “obsessed with exercise” and there’s “fat” literally FAT and “big boned” which is what some fat people like to call themselves, but big boned is a person with bigger bones and their body is firm and toned

[@na-em8gv]

*5:43** honestly that's such a good question* 👏👏👏

[@kingmartina6976]

n a And she didn’t really have a good answer to it lol just shows how much social media has impacted her, but not in a good way, social media such as instagram makes young girls like her insecure about their bodies

[@lshardy1up]

I'm not knocking anyone who does get cosmetic procedures but I also agree with the doctors that you have to consider the risks, the expensive upkeep (because one time is not enough to maintain these types of procedures over the years), and the fact that it's only a temporary trend or solution to body image issues that could be coming from social media influences or other serious health/mental concerns. She was gorgeous and this type of research can really help people make the best choice for themselves. Also a tip for people on weight loss journeys is to make your goals more activity focused rather than appearance; a goal to be able to run or gain flexibility, learn a dance really well etc. Believe it or not we tend to feel the positive effects of being fit long before we see the physical changes and focusing on how much more energy, strength, and agility you're gaining can be give you prolonged motivation to continue.

[@EnchantedStringsToronto]

Thank you tor bringing light to this issue: the pressures black women face to be curvy.🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@chigasaki06]

The young lady is pretty and doesn't need a bbl. That's for people with no shape. She has a shape, but wants a quick weight loss fix.

[@lovelymulher5139]

It’s important to note Black women are naturally curvy and are truly the Inspiration behind this procedure. But the emblem of having a perfect body is appealing to all across the board.

[@plumblossompanda4567]

@kheyy kronicles I was thinking the same thing. Now seeing that curvy body portrayed as preferable in the mass media by the dominant culture (in non-American diaspora affected countries) on top of in our own black culture(s) will only add to any pressure or feelings of inadequacy "skinny" black women have already faced

[@ladymusiclover]

I have no curves haha.

[@gatestimonymiracle1302]

@kheyy kronicles When curves weren't popular in Africa in the early 2000s, they use to call me fat because, my butt was big and my hips we're wide ......I was not skinny....But I was fit. So please, Don't mind our African ppl,they are followers never really liked themselves. When the white community starts admiring kinky hair ,then our African ppl will start liking their own hair too. F them

[@sheenarehema27]

not all of us but i understand what you mean, everyone wants the perfect body and social media doesn't help. Plus these procedures seem to be very much easily accessible nowadays hence these doctors giving away free surgeries and procedures to influencers to help promote it. It's sad

[@mazal9895]

Great video. Would have liked a little more information on the actual procedure and maybe more depth about the cause of death/disabilities that occur as a result of this surgery. I definitely agree with some of the below comments - good diet and a little exercise goes a very very long way ,but most importantly loving yourself regardless. 😊

[@lisette1976]

the surgeon did mention that since it is a blind procedure therefore there's risk of him pumping fat into an artery and causing an embolism to the heart which can cause death in alot of these cases(:

[@thebeardspare2820]

D doctor look like a ken 😂😂

[@orubek355]

First thought I've had !

[@katherinedelva2867]

ace boogie he definitely had work done to his face for sure

[@delrosario7453]

Self acceptance and respect is key

[@yuhz1m1]

Thank God for those two doctors she spoke to. She looks so beautiful and happy in her "One Month" later segment. Joy is the ultimate beauty enhancer.

[@0121-x2j]

im perfect..god says so..im how im supposed to be if ppl dont like it jus look away..

[@brownandslim1803]

Going to the gym is going to give you better results since I started going gym not only did it help me physically it also helped me mentally. Surgery doesn’t really do that it helps you physically but not mentally. Surgery will always look like surgery and whats the point if you’re gonna have to go gym after to maintain it 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@bernie715]

Agreed! "Mens Sana in corpore Sano" healthy spirit in a healthy body.

[@impactfully5714]

Thanks for sharing your journey. I really like the honesty of both doctors. As someone who is not on social media, I empathize with you and hope your new-found confidence will continue to grow.

[@Deezyi_slick]

This video honestly changed my mind

[@natassialongmore8228]

Everyone whose saying "jUsT HiT tHe gYm" has no idea what's going on. You guys need to broaden your spectrum of thinking, it not just that easy for a lot of girls who consider things like this.

[@pagethreemodel]

But it's easier to go under the knife and have a life threatening procedure? Okay.

[@pagethreemodel]

@@natassialongmore8228 how's that then? You have no idea who you're talking to or what I'm going through. Unlike you I can think with logic and common sense.

[@125loopy]

@@natassialongmore8228 just hit up a therapist then

[@xoxo_sis]

The funny thing and reality of it all. No matter how many procedures ,tweaks , and enhancing products you use to prefect yourself. If you never truly love and appreciate yourself. Even after all the crap you did to possibly give you peace of mind. It will never be enough. That's a fact. LOVE GODS CREATION ♡

[@civildiscourse7626]

Mental illness can be a factor, but for all women who do it? also mental illness can be used to justify many actions so shall everything in life be excused?...

[@lovehealsforever]

So happy you had the conversation with the Surgeon that gave you the facts and you decided against a BBL. Eating proportionately and exercise goes a long way towards releasing extra fat.

[@DeleonRaye]

She is a very beautiful woman just the way she is

[@Shxnd0ll]

“You are a girl that probably makes other girls jealous” 🙋🏾‍♀️ hi 🤓😭

[@xoxo_sis]

The funny thing and reality of it all. No matter how many procedures ,tweaks , and enhancing products you use to perfect yourself. If you never truly love and appreciate yourself. Even after all the crap you did to possibly give you peace of mind. It will never be enough. That's a fact. LOVE GODS CREATION ♡

[@Ferrist1]

Exactly! Well said.

[@xoxo_sis]

tanneranner thank you (:

[@goodhi5110]

Been clenching my butt cheeks so hard throughout this video. Just imagining how painful it must be.

[@bcalderon6446]

I'm so glad she didn't go through with the surgery. Her body is amazing already. Many girls wish they had her figure. And Her smile in the end of the video demonstrates that she never really needed the surgery to be happy.

[@camaremitchell9751]

I love that you showed both side because a lot of other influencers only show the glamorous side. Not to throw shame on them because that's the only side they experienced. As a health professional I love that you did your research and spoke personally with professionals and patients. This was a very good and informational video without shaming anyone. Keep up the great work and being and amazing woman 🥰🥰 Singed New subscriber

[@natassialongmore8228]

A lot of single minded, ignorant people in the comments.

[@prinprin3324]

So glad I watched this it’s not worth it at all

[@sunshineislandgirl4560]

The way how the doctor explained the procedures of the surgery open my eyes 👀 like why put yourself in that situation, it doesn’t make any sense.

[@ToyaRR]

This young lady is such a beauty. I would recommend though, that in addition to healthy eating and exercise she make some appointments with a mental health professional. This way she can really identify the root of her insecurities and thus get assistance in addressing them. As a helping professional I truly believe that people are being failed when people urge them to risk their lives and health like this but no one ever truly asks how they are doing psychologically and emotionally. What ends up happening is shortly after the surgery they tend to feel better but then all the same feelings of insecurity comes back with a vengeance. These matters need to be addressed. I wish her luck as she moves forward.

[@cleanwaternasenyiuganda8124]

Until I've spent a year going to the gym doing whatever it takes to get my body as good as it can be, I have no business getting any operations.

[@Vxruxxss]

Her body isnt even bad. with a good diet and work out plan she'll be just fine. She doesnt even need to do all that

[@drnora]

Dr Kremer's cool, but it would of been useful to hear from someone who still performs the procedure rather than two doctors who don't.

[@cynthiahernandez7201]

It’s so true I’m not black but Latinas are known for being curvy also. Every woman in my family naturally has large boobs a tiny waist big hips and booty and I have none of that. I got my dad’s body, muffin top and small legs. Not trying to be funny, but I’ve always been the butt of all my family’s jokes. I’ve wanted this surgery since I was like 15 because I always felt I wasn’t “Latina” enough because of my body. I cried when my trainer at my gym told me I could never have the body I desperately wanted cuz in his words that body is either paid for or genetics. I really appreciate this video.

[@gatestimonymiracle1302]

You are beautiful.someone will also find you beautiful just the way you are.

[@tf8054]

Cynthia I’m really late, but you’re gorgeous girl!

[@RemindMeToRead]

You would not see me praying to God about a butt lift. Uh uh, that's enough to make me not bother.

[@Cutiepie-lb6bc]

She actually has a beautiful body, thats her natural body and doesnt need to surgery to fix that x

[@lizz741]

WHAT???!!! Not to be dismissive but she don't need no BBL...I've had to unsubscribe to certain "Influencers" bcz honestly I saw the potential of going broke...their posts were straight up infomercials...you have to understand they get paid to make you feel that u need this or that...follow and watch with caution...thank you 4 sharing💕

[@black76561]

Thanks for posting. I’ve never considered this procedure and totally support the idea of obtaining a personal trainer and working for this kind of body. Loved both doctors perspective and they kept it real. Don’t die for this x

[@smartforeignersingermany8030]

Nothing beats learning to feel confident in your body no matter how imperfect it might be.

[@Melly16yr10]

Well said 😁

[@kimberlilyh3394]

I loved this! Great job with the content, interviews, the whole process!! Great editing, short, sweet, and informative! Yes sis!

[@bayarea1129]

I Love Dr. Kremer. He was awesome and how a real Dr should be.

[@MadchenLear]

She needs to focus on weight loss first

[@orubek355]

True !

[@kccbtujfo6346]

She'd need the fat for the transfer

[@toniwithani2439]

Yes

[@iloveseattle123]

It’s so weird for me this trend. I have a big butt bc it runs in my family. Tbh I never liked the male attention especially at a young age. I’m always wearing baggy clothes to hide it. I’ve gotten harassed on the street and at work because of it. Why would you want a big butt I don’t understand. What does it give you exactly. People treat you like your a piece of meat.

[@ririschannelx]

GRAVITY i agree, and i’m exactly the same.. i actually wish i had a naturally smaller butt so i could live in peace lol

[@gatestimonymiracle1302]

I went through the samething

[@Violetsinbloom]

u get the male attention and harrassment that women who dont have a big butt desire because they are treated less than while girls with big butts are put on pedestals

[@lowkey_babe77]

*VioletsinBloom * maaaad world😓

[@r.shavers7777]

People don't understand the big butt problems. From harassment to clothes fitting properly. 🙏

[@kidsfabtv9870]

Well done girl! Proud of you! I lost a friend to this and I’m glad you didn’t go down that route!!

[@forrest_ation]

She's lovely. Healthy eating and exercise will give you a better looking body than any BBL will! good luck sweetheart! xxx

[@thnxrj2]

This has to be one of the BEST videos yet on BBL procedures ! Very informative! Thank you!

[@bbcstories]

Thank you, that means a lot. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@carlosb.2123]

She's already beautiful!! No need for the surgery 😊

[@fbspin]

I liked the Doctor from Harley Street. He’s right, she’s good the way she looks.

[@kimballer5264]

Baby girl you are gorgeous ... love that pretty round face

[@christabelkyeremateng7041]

I somewhat have the same issue as her in regards to her waistline/back and I’m sooo glad she decided not to do it! She will hopefully get results with eating well x gym... I’m even happier that BBC are highlighting this too; this way girls are informed properly instead of ‘following’. Knowledge is power!

[@ST4]

Awww Well done Shami and thanks for sharing in this mini doc 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@Elubial]

I'm so glad she changed her mind in the end, she's a gorgeous woman and can achieve her goals with a few lifestyle changes. Kudos to that doctor for being so open and honest about the procedure.

[@G_Pauling]

Look these girls want more and I want less smh. Her butt and hips was already popping, with some healthy eating and a good work out they would stand out way more with the lost of the belly/side fat. So for the same money and time spend healing from getting the BBL, you could save more money and less time getting into a desirable figure with a trainer.

[@itathe90sbaby38]

Second doctor 👩🏽‍⚕️ Love the way he talks first doctor love love her perception.

[@SoFrolushes]

A very good balanced doc. Very informative

[@tatianaharvey8170]

She is a beautiful black QUEEN just the way she is! The doctor is right!! She really doesn’t need to do a BBL she’s fine just the way she is!

[@ma_ncube]

I really don’t mean any shade but SJ still doesn’t have hips so what was the point?

[@trends3384]

Dee Ncube I was thinking the same thing

[@ma_ncube]

Keepingupwithflocka * honestly. She really should have just gone gym instead lol

[@gatestimonymiracle1302]

Lol it's a waste of money

[@myas3310]

tiffany mirror she didn’t pay for it. The clinic done it for free in exchange for promotion

[@gatestimonymiracle1302]

@@myas3310 So she put her life at risk for promotion purposes ,good luck with the complications later in life.

[@TyphanyGarcia]

If she never wanted the BBL ,,,, we wouldn’t have this video ,, so I am glad she considered it and then put this out so that even if someone does it ,, they are educated on the risks ,, so yasass queen 👑

[@CambieSweets]

The first girl she was speaking with foundation is wrong wrong wrong. She looks green!

[@ZenfulLifeTV]

She's beautiful inside and out. Glad her perspective and lifestyle has changed for the better

[@xagonent4942]

As a man for me it was about my penis when I was in my early 20s. Many people are influenced by what they see, I was influenced by porn and what I assumed women wanted a man's size to be. I got desperate my final year of college when I wanted to get the penile enlargement done. I educated myself on the risks involved, because people only focus on the final product and not how this can impact you psychologically. At the time I was excited that I can't be like the men in porn and get any woman I wanted until reality hit me and things impacted my choice. My mother, who I now have an excellent relationship with, got cancer and was understandably fearful about what was happening to her. I took a few months off from school to be with my mom, as the only child I am, and helped her through radiation and so on. That event basically put my priorities back on track and when I got back to school I placed myself in therapy to talk abut my esteem and these insecurities. Now 8 years later I am reaping those benefits. Gave up porn, focused on my career, started teaching kids, and just getting involved. Having a massive penis would have contributed zero to my life and I as a man am not defined by my penis. I have mad flaws don't get me wrong, but seeing myself in a healthy way and having the self respect to not mutilate myself over vanity didn't seem worth it. Sometimes we need life to slap us in the face and give us a reality check, my mother's cancer and recovery process was enough to derail that mindset I had and getting myself the help I needed was to my benefit. Everyone is beautiful regardless of what we think we lack. Just be happy with what the good Lord, or whoever you believe in, blessed you with. - Stefan H.