to-butt curve ratio. A few years ago, it was more like the shelf look was in, you know, where you put a drink on the top of it, or a tray of hors d’oeuvres. But now it’s more of a slop- ing, longer torso and more of a heart shape. There’s less of a demand for a specific ce- lebrity and more of just, you know, Insta- gram-famous people that have nice bodies. Sometimes they’ll bring pictures of the same person but from a specific angle. They’re like, “I don’t like how their butt looks here, but I like how it looks here.” And I’m like, it’s the same butt! Has an influencer ever come to you asking for a free BBL in exchange for content? Yes [laughs]. And what was your answer? No! I mean, look, I’m willing to negotiate to a certain point. But yeah, there are people that come in and ask for free stuff all the time. And to compensate for that, I do like to give back DRIVE LESS. SAVE MORE. GAS IS EXPENSIVE GAS PRICE RECORDS $4.07 $4.55 $4.82 $5.20 Photo by Dr. Miami Dr. Michael Salzhauer says he’s performed over 5,000 BBL procedures. to the community. I do giveaways, I do free BBLs. If you look through my social media, you’ll see every year I do a few Mommy Makeover giveaways, BBLs, and that sort of thing. Just because some people can’t afford it at all, and I don’t want people to feel like they’ll never have a shot at it, you know? Is there anything else you think is important to mention about the BBL boom or BBLs in general? I think the main thing is safety. There’s an organization called the World Association of Gluteal Surgeons, and it’s hundreds of sur- geons around the world that are all focusing on making the BBL safer and safer. We have a new training program for younger surgeons where we show them how to inject with the ultrasound. I feel like the BBL is moving towards the stage where your surgeon will need to be cer- tified specifically in the BBL to do it safely, and maybe even legally. So that’s something I think that the profession is moving towards. I don’t think we’re there yet, but definitely, when you pick a BBL surgeon, look at their experience, look at their record, and make sure that you’re safe. Because it doesn’t matter how good you look if the safety is not there. [email protected] 7 SKIP THE GAS PUMP AND TOLLS AND RIDE WITH US. Miami-Dade Transit is an affordable, convenient, and easy alternative for your daily commute. miamidade.gov/transit GO Miami-Dade Transit app to learn how you can start saving today. Download the miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | NEW TIMES AUGUST 11-17, 2022
