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

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 ❤️

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 🤷🏽‍♀️

this is what instagram is doing to young women.

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. 🙌🏾

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

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

Surgery paid in turn for an IG post. Wowwww

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

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.

Dr. KREMER SAVED LIVES BY TELLING THE TRUTH ..

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

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

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

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.

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

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

''THIS IS A SAD WORLD"

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

Modern day caricature of themselves!! Mmm so true

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.

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. 💜

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

This video honestly changed my mind

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

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 ☺️☺️☺️.

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

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

SJ's body was banging before!

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

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

D doctor look like a ken 😂😂

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

really enjoyed this video!

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

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

This video is so insightful!

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

Thank you for this video ,it was very educational and gave great info from a professional point of view

This was amazing...thank you for this different perspective 💙💙💙

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

A very good balanced doc. Very informative

This video is very insightful...wow!💯

Proud of you! I like the way you made this video, it is informative and encouraging. The major thing in live is : one shouldn't loose his/her self-confidence. Well done.

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

Self acceptance and respect is key

This is the best video I’ve watched so far on the net ❤️

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

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

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.

I love this video!! Thanks for sharing. Xx

Very informative!! Thanks!!

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.

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

This was awesome and thank you for doing this video ❣️

I had to watch this without judgment.... I'll admit it was hard but I learned so much. Thank you for this video

Loved this video ❤️❤️so relatable even for a woman like me who isn’t that size but considered this.

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.

I really appreciate the honesty of both doctors

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.

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.

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

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.

I'm so happy that I just watched this , cus i was really thinking of doing BBL myself. But healthy eating and being active is the key. Thank you for sharing this.

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.

She is a very beautiful woman just the way she is

This was made so well, very good video

I love her energy and so glad she choose self love

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.

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 ♡

POWERFUL!!! YOUR DECISION IS INSPIRING SOO MANY RIGHT NOW, YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW

That surgeon was great, and the way he explained and even the physical contact he had with her was great to see last doctor I saw in the emergency room for a nasty accident with my finger could barely touch me like I had some kind of desease. And it's great to see all those people tell the inside of it all.

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

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.

I was just looking and listening to what you were saying in your video and also what your friend asked you:( If there was no social media would you truly want to get a BBL), and it amazed me when you said no one ever asked you that question. To me that started you to think within and then when you went to the doctor on Harley Street and he gave you that powerful talk and those chosen words, you have what other women want and that you are beautiful, that did it for you. He was kind and he gave you the answers that you were seeking. I am so glad that you are not going to have that procedure, all surgeries are under the life death rule, and as you said some of the information that is stated on some channels are only giving you the high points and not actually sharing that you can possibly die from this operation and that if you don't die you are going to go through so much pain before you see any results. I watched your video to the end and I noticed that you love who you are and what you have going on and that your confidence is at its highest point, you are swimming, eating right that fits your lifestyle and working out! You have a very pretty smile. Good Job! 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💙💜💛💚💗💞💞💟💟💟💟

Beautiful Queen thanks for sharing this with us 💕

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 🤷🏾‍♀️

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

Very well done segment!