Patient Reviews
Reviews
No matter your needs or the complexity of your treatment, it's important to know you're working with a provider you can trust. At Arijai Aesthetics, we pride ourselves on delivering remarkable results with a personal touch. Over the years, we've had the pleasure of hearing from countless men and women all over the country who achieved their aesthetic goals with our help. We invite you to read about their experiences here before scheduling your private consultation at our San Antonio, TX office.
"I would like to start out by saying that Karen is very professional and does an amazing job in her facials. At first, I was a little leery because you know guys don’t get facials. From the moment I walked in to the moment I left I felt very pampered. I also felt that Karen loves her job and it shows in her work. She takes her time, talks to you about what she is doing to you and makes you feel at ease. My skin on my face looked like I was 20 years younger! To be honest, I started going to Karen after I had purchased a facial for my wife. My wife is now a very loyal customer and loves her facials with Karen. My wife’s face looks amazing and has changed for the better since she has been going to see Karen. If you have been wanting to get a professional pampered facial, you need to see Karen."
"Be prepared to have the best pampered experience at SkinKlare Aesthetics! I love the way my skin looks and glows after every facial not to forget the best hand and neck message. The best experience is why I continue to come back!"
"Karen is the absolute best when it comes to your skin care needs. Quite often, us men do not fully understand the benefits of taking great care of our skin. Karen's services are amazing and I'm always getting compliments on how great my skin looks. I also take my teenage daughter for regular treatments with Karen. My daughter isn't allowed to wear makeup in school and she laughs when teachers mistakenly think she is wearing makeup. She says it's because of Karen's work and is so happy with the results. Do yourself a favor and schedule some time with Karen. You won't regret it!"
"I love my sessions with Karen, so relaxed and all the wonderful facial treatments. It has worked wonders for my skin!"
"Karen is the best!! She really puts her all into her facials. My skin has never been better, shes so kind and really understanding of your skin goals. 💕"
"Karen is the absolute BEST. I have always dreaded facials because I have had horrible experiences. Constantly being told my skin is bad, I’m not taking care of it, too many breakouts, and at some point I started to believe it. It wasn’t until I started with Karen that my journey truly began. She cares for not only your skin, but for YOU! She empowers you and she also educates you about your skin, recommendations to what you can try to get the skin of your dreams. I will always recommend everyone to Karen, best decision I ever made."
"Love going to Arijai, if you haven’t been you definitely need to go! The staff is knowledgeable about every aspect of aesthetics and offer a variety of services! I have been going to Cynthia the body contouring queen for slimming/tightening my chin and have been LOVING the results so much that I can’t wait to target other areas!!!"
"This place is absolutely amazing! I was able to get my service done by Cynthia she was just so awesome! She made me feel completely relaxed and comfortable! I never believed truly in body contouring but the before and after was crazy!!!! I felt so deflated after! She also took her time on educating me throughout the process! She’s so down to earth I felt like I was with family! Thank you Cynthia for everything! I can’t wait to go back!"
"I am so happy I decided to go through with using this service!! Cynthia is so professional and amazing at body contouring!! Thank you for everything! I would recommend 100%"
"PREOP- Lipo 360 w J plasma Sept'23 - Excited (and nervous) to be getting Lipo360 this fall with Dr. BBL. I thought of traveling to NYC or FL, but was glad to find him here!! I have 3 kids and am very busy with them. Staying in shape has been hard, especially after my last son. I am ready like yesterday!!"
"Great experience from start to finish - 4 days post-op liposuction - Everything was great from start to finish. I was a little nervous at first but every staff member was especially welcoming and helpful. Tamika took such good care of me for 5 days. She was comforting and helped me through every pain and rough patch. I briefly met Edna who was also a sweetheart. Mari was amazing with the massages. All the staff and nurses at the Medspa were wonderful as well."
"I won’t go anywhere else - so lucky to have this doctor and team - I absolutely love this place! I have been going here since 2019 and haven’t ventured anywhere since. From the moment I walk in, Libby or Melissa are so welcoming along with Chris the office manager. I have been in for Botox, filler, and 360 lipo with BBL. Dr Balgobin is the master of what he does. I feel so fortunate to actually be local to someone that really cares and enjoys what he does. Always adding the latest procedures and the first in the country for permanent booty filler. My friend just had it done and loves it! She also had lipo and no BBL and the ab etching on her is so hot! I’m so happy to have introduced many people here. When it comes to the walk through on procedure, Aftercare and overall experience with the surgery of lipo/bbl I felt in very good hands. Highly recommend Arijai! They have definitely help turned back the time clock for me and I feel so confident. Also I must add the facials, skin pen and ZO skin care are a must."
"Already loving my results and ever so grateful for his work - My experience was amazing from begining to end! I did liposuction 360, arms and inner thighs as well as opted for the 5 day recovery house stay after surgery because I was coming all the way from Toronto, Canada.I was picked up from the airport by Nurse Edna and she was so friendly and welcoming, gave me the run down of how everything works but my time with her was short because she swapped out with nurse Tamika who was also fantastic. She drove me to my surgery and all post op appointments, cooked all my meals, changed bedding and provided daily dressing care, provided medication reminders, ensured we were always hydrated and even laughed and joked with us. She made the experience even better with her honest, funny, outgoing, and down to earth personality. Nurse Tamika went above and beyond for us girls in the recovery house and was always providing valuable information needed for the best recovery possible. I hope to see her again one day! Dr. Balgobin was one of the coolest doctors I've ever met in my life. I met him before surgery and he explained his methods and process and it was so comfortable to talk to. He is confident, knowledgeable and realistic which is absolutely necessary in a doctor when they're about to alter your appearance. He also entered my post op appts with the nurse to check on my progress which I absolutely appreciated. I am still swollen at day 5 post op but I am already loving my results and ever so grateful for his work.Dr. Dan was my anesthesiologist and he was informative and explained exactly what it is that he does and how he would monitor me during the procedure. I was grateful for him because he also made me realize that I was not actually allergic to a specific medication that I was under the impression that I was. I woke up from surgery feeling fine with no lingering after effects. Nurse Daniel was a SUPER STAR, she just knew her stuff. She explained everything whether it was small or big and made sure I understood the information. She was there every step of the way, in surgery, when I had IV therapy, post op appts, changing of my garment, and continuously reminded me that this is all a process and that post care is very important to achieve the body we want. At the beginning of this process I was terrified but the entire team made those feeling diminish and my experience was more than worth it. I would recommend Dr. B and his team every single time.Thank you everyone for such a memorable experience! There's still so much more I could say!"
"34 BMI , BBL, Lipo 360, J Plasma - thankful to have gone to him - All I can say is I'm thankful to have gone to him. Anyone looking to see a surgeon that actually care about their patients results and safety should go to Chris. I am extremely happy with my results. The recovery house is amazing I didn't want to leave the food was so good. Your treated like family. Thank you DR Chris Balgobin I am not one for many words or reviews but I felt other women should know how happy you made me and how happy you could make them."
"Few weeks post-op Lipo 360, J-Plasma, BBL - attentive & professional - Lipo 360, JPlasma, BBL- Only a few weeks post op, however, Dr. BBL and staff were attentive and professional. Dr. BBL listened to my concerns and desires then performed his magic. I have no complaints and would highly recommend his practice. I’m so glad I stayed at the recovery house, Tameka went over and above my expectations to provide for a comforting and healing environment. Couldn’t imagine recovering anywhere is. Tameka is the best."
"Lipo 360 - the staff were nice, informative and very available - I was so freaking nervous. Tou know you see good and bad reviews so I didn't know what to expect. I know that I was a little on the heavier side of most patients. I wanted lipo 360 only with jplasma. The staff were nice and informative and very available. I stayed at the recovery house for 5 days with Ms. Tamika. She made the process that much better. The food, the love, the care, just everything. We were so lucky to have her. I seriously wouldn't consider doing it without the house. I love my results"
"Loving my results - continue to wear compression garment. - Dr. Balgobin is amazing! I had Lipo 360 done on January 4, 2022. I am loving my results! I also maintain a well-balanced diet and the exercise 4 to 5 times a week. I continue to wear my compression garment with foam every day."
"Lipo360 after having a baby - one of the best decisions I have made - Before having my second child (19 months old) I was a Marathon runner and a gym junkie. After giving birth I wasn’t able to get back to where I was physically and mentally. I couldn’t shake that extra baby weight either. So I decided to turn to liposuction to the abdomen. I found Dr. Balgobin on social media and started to follow his work. Walking into Dr. Balgobin office on surgery day hit me hard. I was so nerves but after he walked in the room he made me feel so comfortable and ready for this new beginning for myself. This has to be one of the best decisions that I have made. I’m only 3 weeks post surgery. I have had ups and downs, dealing with the faja, the lipo foam and the ab board. But I know it will all be worth it at the end. I stayed at the recovery house and I advise others to do so as well."
"Highly Recommend - After spending two years, and countless consultations, searching for a doctor for my BBL I was referred to Dr. Balgobin at arijai aesthetics. I requested my consultation and the staff did an amazing job at their response times and getting me a consultation in a timely manner. This was such a wonderful change as many places I had requested consultations with took weeks to even return my emails so this quick response was so appreciated! During my consultation I got to speak with Dr. balgoban and go over all of my needs and wishes as well as ask every question that was on my list and I truly felt like he actually listened to my wants and needs and took it all into consideration well just well giving me realistic answers to all of my questions. We discussed one major topic which many other doctors that I had consulted with were pushing me into getting a tummy tuck which I didn’t want or feel comfortable with getting. When I expressed these concerns and asked questions to Dr. balgoban and he gave me a more noninvasive solution and recommended J plasma which I had never even heard of and I was so appreciative of his recommendation and after listening to him explain the procedure and explain how my results would be with getting the J plasma, it was exactly what I was looking for. I had an easy time booking My BBL with Lipo 360 & J plasma his staff walked me through the entire process answered every single question I had quickly and sent me very detailed lists of everything I should expect and everything that I needed to do and purchase for my procedure and post op. They truly left no stone unturned. I did also make the decision to stay at the recovery house and that was such an incredible experience. From the coordination to picking me up at the airport taking me to and from my surgery caring for me the entire week after I was in great hands and I felt so well taken care of their the recovery home was very clean very well-maintained and the staff at the recovery home knew exactly how to take care of me. I am now One month postop my results are exactly what I was hoping to achieve. Never in my life have I had any sort of curves at all, I’ve never had hips and I’ve definitely never had a butt and now I have all of those things as well as a flat tummy and a total confidence boost! I absolutely loved my experience with Dr. balgoban and his amazing staff as well as the recovery home I highly recommend them to anybody looking for a luxury experience and AMAZING results!"
"Gave me confidence about my body that I never had - My surgery was 5/17/21. This man is nothing short of AMAZING.!!! He, his nurses, his massage therapist, the recovery house & the Carolyn (hope I spelled her name right) who took the best care of me afterwards.! All are AMAZING.!!!He is super professional, honest & simply put MY SUPERHERO.!!! Lol Seriously though….This man changed my life.!!!!Gave me confidence about my body that I never had.! Everyone that knows me says it shows & that alone was worth it.!! The way I feel today was totally worth everything this journey includes..!!This is a journey, it is not cheap, it is not an overnight process, it is painful & more than what I expected, but again SO WORTH IT…!!Dr.Balgobins office (ARIJAI Esthetics) is clean, beautiful & exceeded my expectations.! All of his staff that encountered were AMAZING.! Cindy was who I had the pleasure of meeting & taking care of me at my post-op appointments… She is so sweet & took great care of me.! She addressed any concern I had & whenever I reached out after my procedure, had a concern or a question I received an immediate response….I stayed at the recovery house also.! It is an extremely clean, new, private place that is beautifully decorated, fully stocked with anything you may need & very comfortable. It’s so worth the little bit of extra money, especially if your from out of town…. I traveled from NYC to Minneapolis & would do 100 times again.!!!If I could give him more stars I would.!He is an unbelievable surgeon & artist.! He picked an amazing team & I made THE BEST choice in my life with choosing Dr Balgobin to perform my surgery.!!**My procedure was lipo 360, BBL & J-Plasma to the abdomen-"
"Dr Balgobin is Amazing!!!! - I can’t say enough about Dr Balgobin. I got my BbL and Lipo 360 with J-Plasma in September. I am so happy with my result at 8 weeks. Dr Balgobin was so attentive an honest. His team was so awesome from the moment I got there. I stayed at the recovery house and was so thankful for the great services I got from Tameka. You will not be disappointed"
"Liposuction, BBL and J-Plasma - Dr. Balgobin is simply the G.O.A.T , hands down. He is a real life Superhero. I chose Dr. Balgobin , after following his work for years. I had Liposuction, BBL and J-Plasma skin tightening to the abdomen. I trusted he would do an amazing job and I was not disappointed. I’m only one month post op , I look and feel amazing, I couldn’t be happier!! You only get one chance of getting your surgery and results right! Dr. Balgobin is beyond the best!!"
"Life changer—I had a BBL lipo 360 with J-Plasma on abdomen and back. - I had a BBL lipo 360 with J-Plasma on abdomen and back.Im absolutely happy with my results. Everywhere I go no exaggeration I have people immediately turn heads to look at me & get several compliments on my body. I wanted a extreme hour glass shape. From the doctor to the nurses everyone in the office is welcoming comforting and professional. I was informed on everything I needed to know about every aspect of getting the surgery. The aftercare post visits were great. I went home from surgery with the proper garment and lipo foam inside my garment as well as a BBL pillow to sit on. I know people who've gone to surgery centers where they did not provide thise items. They're important must haves."
"You never know who you will meet - I had liposuction 360, BBl and j-plasma done back in 2018. The lipo360 was great and I was literally obsessed with the results from the J-plasma. I never new my stomach could be so flat. I felt so confident in tight jeans without having a Bulge of fat. I Strongly believe if your going to get lipo done in the Abdominal, it’s a MUST to do J-plasma (life changing)! The BBL I was extremely happy with the size of my butt. But, I did not know that all my dimples and Cellulite would still remain. Actually they seemed to be more visible and bigger. I feel that it should be more explained from the Dr to people who have a good amount of cellulite. The recover house beds were horrible but I heard it’s all upgraded and absolutely beautiful now. The Doctors team of staff was absolutely phenomenal. From the guy who picked me up from the airport to the nurse at the recovery house All A1! I can’t wait to see the new house cause I plan to be back since I let myself go during covid-19, gained a few lbs and need lipo and that J-plasma again! But one amazing part of it all is I met an amazing women at the receiver house. She and I have become the best of friends. I’m from Boston and she from Baltimore. Crazy part was her man and my man booked the same hotel while she and I was having surgery! They also clicked. We all have been on several trips Greece, Cuba, Mexico, Aspen, Miami and DC and many more to come. We have celebrated every bday together since we met at the recover house. I definitely gained a friend for life.."
"Amazing Results from Dr. Balgobin - I had Lipo 360 & BBL June 18th 2020 with Dr. Balgobin and stayed in their recovery house.I'm extremely happy with my results, they exceeded my expectations! I didn't know if I would look like my wish pictures and I'm not only looking like them but better!My massage therapist in Michigan tells me everytime how impressed she is with his liposuction skills. Coming from someone who sees a variety of women from a variety of places to say that is remarkable.Updated on 25 Aug 2020:Office and staff are wonderful! Very caring and professional. Being an out of state patient I emailed the nurse and she replied back to me right away. The office is beautiful and clean.I also stayed in their recovery house for 5 days and it was the best experience I could have had. Tamika is THE BEST nurse, she is an amazing caregiver who is very knowledgeable, so positive, and is a great cook! She made all our meals and made sure we had everything we needed in our rooms.Updated on 25 Oct 2020:Added my before pictures next to the othersThe left most picture is my Pre-OP - I had to gain 5 lbs from that to achieve my resultsI am now 4 mo PO and am still very happy with my results. The abdominal etching was not an additional charge but he mentions that he does this for certain patients."
"Don’t Go Anywhere else - I had been going to Dr. Balgobin for roughly a year for Botox and Filler but initially was drawn to his practice from seeing his Lipo and BBL on social media. I was in awe to be honest on the transformations he does! Like damn! I never thought that was possible! I reached out to him and he directed me to where his office was, I had gone elsewhere for Botox prior but I was just so impressed with their work I had to check it out. So first I tried the Botox and filler like I mentioned, his esthetician is amazing, I have brought all my friends to her as well. She also suggested this anti aging face regiment called Zo Skin Health by Zein Obagi. I’m on my third kit (comes in a pack with 5 products) and it makes my skin look and feel like I’m glowing. Finally after a year of going to his practice I finally pulled the trigger and scheduled my Lipo 360 and BBL. From the beginning when scheduling I was given so much information on what to expect, what to do before and after and they even offer a Recovery House for a very good price. If I wasn’t local and lived 20 minutes away I would have for sure done it. I was called a week before the surgery to be consulted again, what to do, what to expect/prepare, and after care information. Throughout the whole journey they were right there with me to answer any questions I had, which I didn’t have too many because they already answered most of them. I can’t really think of any cons.... Numerous girlfriends of mine have had the same surgeries by other Dr.’s, with no after care instructions, no recommendations on lymphatic massages or garments to wear following surgery, nothing!!! I feel bad even telling them how well I was taken care of because they payed good prices but had botched jobs. Dr. B does everything right and would not go or recommend anyone to go anywhere else. They are actually considering redoing theirs just to go to him and get it done right. My results are simply amazing it’s brought happy tears to my eyes and I’m only a little over a week post opp. I have felt this way since the day out the door. It’s everything I’d hoped it would be! And it’s only going going to get better! Looking forward to enjoying this for the long term."
"Lipo 360 & J Plasma - Everything about my procedure was great! My Dr Christopher Balgobin and his staff were fabulous. This was my first cosmetic surgery EVER, so i guess you can say I was a little on edge, however Dr Balgobin and his staff answered all my questions. The service I received was very prompt, from my pre op, to my actual surgery. I’m very pleased with my results!!Updated on 28 May 2020:(Two month postop Lipo 360 and J plasma) Everything about my procedure was great! My Dr Christopher Balgobin and his staff were fabulous. This was my first cosmetic surgery EVER, so i guess you can say I was a little on edge, however Dr Balgobin and his staff answered all my questions. The service I received was very prompt, from my pre op, to my actual surgery. I’m very pleased with my results!!"
"Scheduled my appointment with Dr BBL - I scheduled my appointment with Dr Balgobin on May 27th. I am super excited. I will be doing the 5 night stay in the recovery house. Current weight 184. Height 5'4. Between now and then I am trying to lose as much weight as I can just so the skin tightening will look better. I am going for lipo 360 bbl and skin tightening.Updated on 19 May 2020:My procedure is in 7 days, Wednesday May 27th. I am required to test for covid 48 hours before my appointment but I was unable to schedule Monday due to it being a holiday. The clinic is closed on the weekend so I will be doing my covid test Friday. Super nervous!Updated on 20 Jul 2020:I am 8 weeks post op and love my results so far. I stayed in the recovery house and I am so glad I made the decision to stay there. Tamika is AWESOME. my curves are poppin, my booty is poppin. My stomach needs some more work but dr B did let me know ahead of time that I would probably need a TT or round 2. He really did his thing though! I’m impressed. He is such a kind person he made me feel super comfortable. "
"Recommend Dr. B and His Staff 150%! - Dr. B and his staff are absolutely INCREDIBLE! I recommend them 150%!!! I had my first BBL with J-Plasma to my stomach in July 2019 and was very happy with my result... just decided I needed “tweaked” in a few areas, so I went for round 2 BBL and added J-Plasma to my back and also added arm lipo as well, in February 2020. J-Plasma is amazing! You should add it onto your surgery! It practically suctions your extra skin to your body. I can’t even pinch any loose skin now! I’m 3 weeks post-op as of today and I’m healing up great! Very happy with my results already and I know they’ll continue to get even better! I traveled for surgery and stayed at the recovery house both times. I would NEVER want to do this type of surgery without the recovery house! Tamika is the most caring, compassionate and helpful person I’ve ever met! She has a huge heart and gives her all to every single girl staying at the house. I actually made sure she was going to be at the house the 2nd time I came because I missed her so much and couldn’t wait to see her again! It honestly felt like a “girl’s trip” while I was there. I also stayed in the one room that’s shared with someone else and although you might think you want your own private room, having a surgery buddy is great to keep your spirits up during your recovery process. We had lots of laughs and kept each other positive throughout the process. Thank you to every one of you at Arijai who has played a part in literally changing my life! I’ll never be able to thank you enough! Much love! XOXOUpdated on 20 Mar 2020:Round 1 Before and After Photos from July 2019. BBL with J-Plasma to the stomach. I highly recommend to use Arnica Montana tablets a month before surgery for bruising, Arnica Gel to help minimize bruising quicker, Jade Roller to help massage the scar tissue that begins to form after surgery, Lymphatic massages 2-3 times per week to keep the lymph flowing well and to decrease swelling and also drink a gallon of water a day at LEAST 2 weeks before and after surgery to say well hydrated and help the body recover quicker."
"Dr. Bbl Doll - I had my lipo 360 bbl with Dr. Balgobin on 1/30/2020. He is an awesome doctor. He is very friendly and knowledgeable. He is honest and will give you realistic expectations for your body. He is patient and willing to answer any and all questions. He explained what to expect during recovery as to not be disappointed as your body goes through different changes. He is blessed with the gift to contour and sculpt your body. He puts in great effort to give you your desired look. My Primary care doctor and my Lympmathic massage specialist were both very impressed with my appearance. I love what I see. If you are looking to get lipo or a bbl , he is the doctor for the job. Check out his instagram page Dr.bbl. He post daily. The recovery house is great. Tameka is awesome and will take good care of you. They provide transportation, food, medication administration, and anything you would need to help during your first 5 days. I will provide pics soon."
"Amazing natural lips - her lip technique is the best, no bruising! - I saw Nicole RN, for Botox, Juvederm, and lip filler. Nicole is very educated in fillers. I was a little nervous and I had nothing to worry about. Her lip technique is the BEST, no bruising!! Now I want to wear lipstick all the time. Also, Nicole is very gentle and explains the procedure very well. Treat yourself to something special!!!!!"
"Finally done - it was a pretty good experience BBL lipo 360 Jplasma - I went to Dr.BBL and it was a pretty good experience. I had my surgery on January 6th and so far so good. The Dr. was very nice and professional as expected and the staff was attentive and amazing. The recovery house was a brilliant idea, the staff knows how to take care of you. I was completely comfortable, they made sure we received our meds, got to our appointments and ate appropriately. Right now I'm a few weeks out and there is really no pain, my advice is follow the pre and post -op instructions and you'll be fine . I highly recommend this doctor!Updated on 2 Mar 2020:"
"Dr. B snatched me! - I just got my Lipo 360 + BBL on Jan 6. I'm on day 6 and back at home after staying in the recovery house (highly recommend). Dr. B. Got my waist smaller than I could ever even imagine- I had a friend ask me where my organs went! (Lol) Also, I already had a decent sized booty (you can't tell from my before pic, lol) but he sculpted it, gave me rounder hips and a rounder view from the back and I'm 10000% satisfied with my results so far. I'm still very swollen so I can't see the final product, but judging from the "after photo" he posted on his Instagram I know it will be the body of my dreams! Definitely follow him on IG if you don't already- Dr.BBL.Also, do yourself a favor and stay at the recovery house. The first few days are HARD. There is a lot of drainage, medication and getting in and out of the garment is an ordeal.... you will want and need the help of their staff. "
"Amazing Work - Dr. BBL (Dr. Balgobin) is an amazing surgeon and does amazing work transforming bodies. I had an amazing experience with him and his staff and postoperatively while staying at the recovery house. Ms. Edna (RN) tended to every need I had and provided me with valuable advise to enhance results. I would recommend to anyone who wants a natural shape after lipo 360 with BBL!! My husband is SOOOO happy with my results, almost as much as me!"
"Ok Experience - I went to dr bbl for lipo 360 and bbl also like inner thigh ! He made me look amazing ! Nice round juicy butt not to big fits my body just right ! I finally have curves ! Waist is snatched!! The recovery house was a great help tamika was there every step of the way no what what time it was ! She deff made the experience even better !! Totally worth it !Updated on 15 Jul 2019:My butt is still amazing just wish my STM’s has was flatter . I have been wearing my faja everyday but it might be time for a smaller one so ordering one today and hopefully that does the trick with my ab board and ab binderUpdated on 18 Jul 2019:I wish my butt was a tad bigger making me think I want 2 rounds I can take some out my arms and chin lol but so far so good . Waiting for fluff fairy to see if it get a little bigger I want a little more projection and just pop moreUpdated on 8 Aug 2019:I was really enjoying my butt at first I feel like it’s getting tjg smaller and smaller ! first pic is month 1 second month 2 . I want more project honestly it’s starting to look how it did before surgery ! The photo with the white one piece is before surgery and the one next to it is today . No huge difference . But there are many girls he have done who looks amazing with huge buttsUpdated on 12 Sep 2019:Stomach is getting flatter still waiting for the extra fluff on butt although I am starting to see a difference . And I’m getting a lot of compliments I’m still thinking about round 2 though went my waist to be smaller . Just wanna be more dramatic"
"Great Care - The staff was great and they really took great care of me during my recovery , so far I am pleased with the results. I would highly recommend Dr. BBL for lipo 360 and j plasma with BBL. I can’t wait to see what the final outcome will look like.Updated on 16 Jun 2019:And most importantly I forgot to give a shout out to all of the staff at Arijai especially Tamika. She was my caregiver at the recovery house. She was so helpful and attentive and she is a bomb cook. When it came to changing my dressings and getting me in my garment, she knew what she was doing."
"360 Liposuction W/ J-Plasma & BBL - Dr. Balgobin changed my life forever and I will be forever grateful. The entire experience with him and his personnel was so pleasant that I wasn’t even nervous. The recovery house was such a wonderful experience. LET ME TELL YOU! Tamika at the recovery house will take care of you to the very last detail. She’s an angel."
"Good Experience with Dr BBL and Janae the Massage Therapist - Dear Doctor BBL i had a lipo 360 and BLL last week thank you for the surgery can’t wait to see the results. I would also like to ask you if you could give all ur patients Janae’s phone number for after care since she is very good at what she does (lymphatic Drainage massage) and since she is very good with human body. She is helping me a lot if it wasn’t her I would of be already in emergency room because of the fluid that built up in my body she helps me a lot and she does check up on me every day to see how I m recovering and also she tells me what my next steps are what i would need etc i just wish I would get her phone number in the beginning before the surgery i would of over stayed and get a good lymphatic Drainage massage package from her. After she gave me the lymphatic drainage massage for the first time in your office I felt so good so light and relaxed and I seen later on good results when I got home I looked up on the internet for janae to make sure I keep good detailed after care. wish I could have the massage and care for 2 more weeks I m sure I would be done with fluid in my body and swelling. I m still great full for that she checks up on me everyday so please make sure ur patient get her phone number at the beginning when they arrive at the recovery house."
"Amazing Experience! - Dr. Balgobin and his staff are the most informative people that I have come in contact with. The facility is gorgeous, clean. Up to date on all the new products, facial treatments one could want. My skin has gone from dull to glowing after my treatments. Way to go team!"
"Lipo 360 with BBL - Dr. Balgobin is amazing!!! Very nice and professional. Excellent bedside manners. This was my first cosmetic procedure and Dr B and his team really made me feel so comfortable and made the whole process easy for me. Dr. B loves what he does and he’s amazing at it. I love my results so far. The day of the procedure Danielle was very nice and informative. Alison my nurse anesthetist was great. Cindy helped me in the pacu after the procedure. I stayed at the recovery house and I wouldn’t have survived without Tamika and Gale! They were there for me the whole time to help me get to the bathroom, cook for me, run errands for me, and take me to my post op appointments. I would recommend Dr. Balgobin and his team for anyone looking into liposuction and/or BBL."
"Amazing Doctor - I had done A LOT of extensive research before choosing dr bbl for my lipo 360 with bbl. my results are amazing. I get compliments every where I go and I have even had doctors tell me that his work is the best they’ve ever seen. His work is life changing. He contours not only your butt , he contours your waist and hips to give you that natural look and so you don’t look like an ant. By far, he’s the best in the business and is easy to contact with questions post surgery."
"2 months post op - I got surgery on dec 18th, 2018. I got j-plasma lipo 360, and a fat transfer (bbl). Dr.BBL has literally did amazing work. The pictures he took do no justice to his work because omg do i look amazing! Super natural no crazy ant booty. Literally just the way i wanted it. My only complaint is i wish i did a fat transfer to my boobs. Otherwise ladies he is worth the money he costs. All inclusive recovery house? How can you not. As far as improvements i would recommend Dr.B getting a massage therapist in house to visit the girls and give massages at the recovery house. But all in all i loved my experience, from the nurses, to doctor B. It was amazing.Updated on 1 Mar 2019:These are my before and after pics. Some are my personals some are the ones taken day before surgery and right after while still on the table. Give your body time to heal because i look so different from day 1 post op til now."
"BBL with lipo 360 and J plasma skin tightening - YESSS Ladies!!!! - I cannot express enough gratitude and thanks to Dr. Balgobin and his staff for the amazing care I received. Dr. B is extremely knowledgeable and took care to make sure I was comfortable throughout the entire process, from consult, preparation, surgery, to after care. He and his staff were (and still are) always available to answer any questions or concerns I might have about the procedure. After the care I received, I can truly say I never would have done things any other way. I chose to stay at the recovery house (Tamika was a god send) where I was completely taken care of after surgery. I am now 5 months post op and still cannot believe how amazing my results are as they continue to improve (both because of the decreased swelling and J plasma skin tightening). I had consulted with other physicians who suggested a tummy tuck, but I wasn’t willing to do this. J plasma is definitely an add on I would recommend ladies!!!! I completely and utterly recommend Dr Balgobin and his team."
"Thee Best Plastic Surgery Experience - I hade thee best experience, the day of my consultation I was able to finally meet the Surgeon that many of my co workers talk highly about Dr. Chris Balgobin. All my questions where answered I knew what to expect. The same day of my consultation I paid my deposit my research was over. The day of my surgery I was nervous but when I met all the surgical team members I calmed down they were so nice and welcoming. My surgery started at 7 I was home by 10. Honestly I hade no pain for 12 days I didn't have a pain pump or experal. I just hade discomfort when moving around. I did have pain on day 13 which was nerve pain that sucks but that's comes and goes. Very happy with my results and so are my family and friends I highly recommend Dr. Balgobin for lipo 360 and BBL you will not be disappointed. He is truly the best."
"Great Overall Experience - Amazing doctor with great staff. Recovery house was definitely worth it. Went to Dr. BBL for revision of lipo 360 done by previous surgeon. I wish I went to him originally as it would have saved a lot of time and money!Updated on 27 Jun 2018:Still some swelling but looking better every week. I highly suggest lymphatic massage to improve results and speed up healing.Updated on 30 Jul 2018:Swelling is mostly gone. Still some irregularities but overall an improvement!"
"BBL/lipo 360 - Lipo 360 And BBL on April 30, 2018 with Dr BalgobinI have always had a boxy figure. Not very feminine at all. So my goal with the whole thing was just to improve my overall silhouette. The closer I could get to “curvy”, the better. So I’m currently just at 3 weeks post op. So I am still seeing changes everyday. But overall very happy with my results at this time Updated on 26 May 2018:Currently at 3.5 weeks post op. Just transitioned to a smaller garment. I actually cut pretty big sections of my first garment out at about 1 week post op because it was so painful on my butt. Unfortunately it did change the way that the garment fit but it was still functional. Since a lot of my swelling has come down at this point, my new garment is pretty tight. But manageable. Not painful. My ribs and my butt are still fairly sensitive but I wouldn’t call it “pain”. It’s a very strange feeling to not have complete feeling to light touch in certain areas. Sometimes my stomach itches and I go to scratch and I can’t feel it! Lol But that’s getting bette day by day as well. I have started to get used to sleeping on my stomach although I initially HATED it. And I am doing much better with my bbl pillow in the car. I have been having a little bit of lower back pain just because of how I have positioned on myself on the pillow sometimes. Nothing too bad though. My butt seems to get smaller by the day. I’m hoping it starts to stabilize sometime soon because I’d be pretty happy with what I have now. But I can tell I’m still somewhat swollen. I have read from some doctors that the most significant changes happen in the first 4 weeks. So hopefully I only have some minor changes ahead. One can only hope ???????????"
"34 Mother of 3 Round 2 Lipo 360 with BBL - First off I have never written a review before... but after my unforgettable experience at Arijai Aesthetic and wellness with Dr Christopher Balgobin I had to come on here and let everyone know how amazing this man really is ... after going to Miami and having a prior Bbl with another doctor I was sadly disappointed and discouraged not happy with my results right away I started doing my research and came across Dr.B ... I loved his work on IG so I decided to take the chance and fly down to Minneapolis to have round 2 lipo 360 with BBL hands down the best decision I have ever made. He literally made me into a Barbie everything that I wanted from the first surgery and more higher than I could ever expected. He snatched my waist so much my friends thought I had my ribs removed ???? And gave me the apple booty I always dreamed of . I have never met anyone like Dr.B he is the nicest most humble man that makes you feel comfortable every step of the way. There are not enough words to express my gratitude and how grateful I am. He actually cares about his patients and makes you feel important doesn't treat you like your just another number which I have had before from previous doctors . Thank you Dr.B you are the BBL god ????"
"31 Year Old, No Kids, Lipo 360 Burnsville, MN - So......where do I begin? I was very unhappy with myself for over 5 years. I used to be the thin girl that could eat what she wanted and never had to worry about a pound. Then my mid twenties took hold of me and my genetics on Botha sides decided it was time for me to be fat. And I mean really fat for me it was bad. I'm 6'0 tall so of course I always heard "you look good, you carry it well", blah blah blah. I had enough of the sympathy compliments and the hiding myself from my wonderful boyfriend. I researched until I was all researched out and found my gem Doctor. Dr. BBL on Instagram and he changed my life and outlook on everything. Thank God I found him and he got my right on together. Ladies and gents....if this is something that you want, don't hesitate for the sake of others and being a social outcast. Do it for you, it will totally be worth it.Updated on 16 Aug 2016:Almost three weeks out and I feel amazing, I think I'm healing well although I have nothing to refer that to having never had surgery. Only pain I feel is going from laying to sitting to standing or sitting to standing. My back has been hurting from slightly leaning forward I'm terrified to stand up straight sometimes. I wanted to share my experiences in great detail so everyone knows what to expect. Lipo hurts A LOT, but the hydrocodone does help. *wink wink*. I didn't have the dissolvable stitches so once my skin started healing over the stitch it hurt like crazy that much more. I got them taken out one week post and that made the world of differemce how I felt. I will post three weeks post op pictures on Friday. He literally curbed a waist for me I can't wait for the swell ping to be gone and see the snatched waist that's left."
"36 Year Old with 2 Kids - Minneapolis, MN - I had lipo 360 with a Brazilian butt lift done by Dr Bolgibin in Minneapolis in May. I could not be any happier with my results. My waist is super tiny and my butt is the perfect big. He is so friendly and easy to talk to. I showed a picture right before my surgery of what my expectations were and let's just say it looks like a carbon copy. I highly recommend him. I traveled across the United States for him."
"Lipo 360 by Dr. BBL -Minneapolis, MN - I was very afraid of liposuction the closer my surgery date was getting but Dr. BBL & his staff made my life so EASY. The doctor will answer your questions & even give you his cell phone number. Yesterday, I took a photo without my garments on & still in complete shock on how great I look. Thank you again!Updated on 5 Aug 2016:"