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CAN BBL FIX THE WORST BUTT IN THE WORLD!! Found out on 14th March,2012 the answer is YES IT CAN - Tijuana, Mexico

  • updated 1 year ago
  • Worth It
  • Cost: $5,500
  • Dr Pantoja (Tijuana, Mexico)

My butt is severly dented because of Doctors...

My butt is severly dented because of Doctors injecting pain medication into the muscle over several years. After doing alot of research I realised that it could possibly be fixed so that my butt looks normal again. I am sick of feeling like a freak so im ready to do this. I was originally going to bolivia for bbl however after spending some time on this website and mmh i was convinced that Tijuana was a much better option. The drs have better results and prices so im heading to mexico in march. Staying at club medical from 13th March till 21st March, Im staying for a week as I am from Australia and have a 14hour flight home. I am also getting breast implants at the same time so I can get back the boobs I had before having my 2 girls. All the ladies on this website have helped me so much that i decided to post my before pics and continue to update you all throughout my journey (with post op pics as well) so that i can maybe help other ladies in the future to see what is possible with a bbl. As my butt is so badly indented compared to the other ladies that just have flat butts I thought my story might be helpful. Please keep in mind that it is extremely hard for me to allow my pictures to be seen by others (it took weeks to get the courage just to let my husband take the photos)so be kind to me and please no insult as i know my butt looks horrible. I have just over 3 weeks to go till i find out if my butt can be turned into a nice, shapely behind. Im so nervous as im going alone but at the same time im so excited and cant wait to see my new body. If anyone has any advice or tips id love to hear them.

Im 5'6 and weigh 60kgs(132pounds) I managed to...

Im 5'6 and weigh 60kgs(132pounds) I managed to gain 10kgs (22pounds) for my surgery even though my dr said he could transfer 900cc each cheek when i weighed 50kgs (110pounds). I just wanted to make sure that there would be more then enough fat to fill in the dents and shape my butt.

Apparently my hemoglobin levels are excellent so...

Apparently my hemoglobin levels are excellent so with that out of the way there is nothing to stop me now. I started taking my pre op vitamins today as I'm at 2 weeks to go now. Just making sure I'm fully packed and ready to go. Does anyone have any advice on what I need to take with me?

Ok I've got 1 week now before I leave. I've just...

Ok I've got 1 week now before I leave. I've just paid the rest of my money to my dr and for my stay at club med. So all I have to do now is to get the US cash I need for my trip. I go on Thursday to get fully waxed so I don't have to worry about that for a few weeks afterwards. My nerves are getting really bad but luckily my oldest girl is turning 10 on Thursday so I'm occupied organizing everything for her parties this weekend.

Ok I'm at the airport waiting to depart Australia...

Ok I'm at the airport waiting to depart Australia in 2 hours. Very scared/nervous but super excited that my time has finally arrived. Looking forward to seeing the new me.

Hi ladies I had my surgery yesterday and i am...

hi ladies I had my surgery yesterday and i am really surprised that i am not in any real pain. i feel a bit stiff but that is it. however i know that the pain will hit me sooner or later. Dr pantoja is an amazing man who is so friendly and honest about what to expect. as my case was a bit different from most he sees he spent a bit extra time explaining what fat grafting can do for my dents and that maybe down the road more can be done to give it more roundness. but dont think ill do this again (even though it has been relativly painless so far) its just so far to come and so much money.
It appears that i no longer have the dents in my butt and it actually looks like a real butt should. so i am happy. only just got back from drs so still a bit tired will post again with pics within a couple of days.
Thanks for all your support.
Also I saw blackchyna before i left drs and she is doing oklllllllllllll

Im 2 days post op now and still surprised by how...

im 2 days post op now and still surprised by how little pain there is. dont get me wrong there is some pain and alot of stiffness but i really expected worse. Sleeping is the worst time as rolling over is so hard and so uncomfortable and it takes about 5 mins just to turn to the other side. As i can only lay on my side. I just had my garment changed over so i have some naked pics to be able to show how it all went. my butt isnt huge but at least it doesnt seem to have the big indents that it used to have.

I forgot to tell you the details. I got 495cc...

i forgot to tell you the details. I got 495cc breast implants. and Dr P was able to put 900cc in each butt cheek. Im happy with the results so far i just hope i dont loose to much of the butt to reabsorption.

Ok ive now had 2 massages and man do they hurt...

ok ive now had 2 massages and man do they hurt especially on the back that hurts the most. Im still feeling good not much pain at all (except for during massage). loving my stay here at club med they are taking very good care of me. I miss my husband and kids so much but i know ill see them in just 5 days and i cant wait for that.

My husband is now checking out this review too so ive put a nice close up pic of my boobs for him. Enjoy sexy!!

Just had my follow up appointment with dr pantoja...

Just had my follow up appointment with dr pantoja and everything is going really well. My breasts look great and the holes left by the drains are clean and should close within 3 weeks. I'm allowed to sit normally in 2 weeks however he says I should expect 40% absorption which scares me as that's nearly half of it gone so I'm worried about what that is going to look like. But sadly I'm just going to have to accept whatever it ends up looking like. But I'll know for sure in around 3-4 months I'll jut keep my fingers crossed that those dents don't come back.
I am absolutely thrilled with the service I've gotten from dr pantoja's office and I'm so glad I chose him to do my surgery. He is such a nice, honest man.
I am also so thankful to everyone here at club medical they have been amazing through all of this and if I ever get the option to come back for a round 2 I will definitely stay here again. They have helped me so much with everything (including the fact that I'm so home sick). Having travelled half way around the world for this was scary but they have made me feel like I'm at home. I'm sad to leave them all but can't wait to get home to my amazing husband and kids.

So I'm now at 14 days post op and everything is...

So I'm now at 14 days post op and everything is going really well. Just had the stiches on my breasts removed yesterday and I have never seen a scar so thin before.. I am so impressed with the scar that i now have around the bottom part of the nipple. Im still feeling now pain but im definately stiff and achy and very itchy at times too. But considering the pain i expected this has been so much better/easier then i could have imagined.
Ive posted new pics from day 14..

Ok im now 3months 1 week post op and still feeling...

ok im now 3months 1 week post op and still feeling good. I havent noticed any reabsorption yet but i know it will happen. I have been living in my garment 24/7 only take it off to shower. And my waist just keeps getting smaller and my butt has stayed the same. My breasts are 2 sizes bigger then I wanted but i am happy with them and the scar is amazing it is already almost impossible to see. ive attached some new pics. a couple naked and 1 of me in a new dress i bought. Oh and i also just bought my first ever strapless black dress which im looking forward to wearing to a friend's party next weekend.

Post Op Measurements:
Bust 36inch
Waist 26inch
Hips 37inch

Sorry all. that should of been 1month 1week. i...

Sorry all. that should of been 1month 1week. i think i had a seniors moment when i missed that mistake.

Ok im now 2 months 2 weeks post op and still going...

Ok im now 2 months 2 weeks post op and still going well. I still havent lost any of my butt yet but i imagine it will happen at some stage. My only concern is that my thighs are now bigger then they were before i had the lipo. However i know that is where the dr got most of the fat from so they must still be badly swollen i just hope they get smaller soon. Other then that i am still really happy with my results.


Pre op measurements
Breast 30 inch 76cm
Waist 33inch 84cm
Hip 35inch 89cm
Butt 38inch 96 1/2cm

Post op measurements
Breast 36inch 91 1/2cm
Waist 27inch 68 1/2cm
Hip 37inch 94cm
Butt 40inch 101 1/2cm

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all the staff were really nice to me. and dr pantoja said he felt honoured that i travelled all the way from australia just to see him. and therefore he said he will make sure that i get the best results possible.

Comments (118)

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queens7984 8 Apr 2013
What a transformation!!!!!! He worked his magic. Any updated pictures? Did your body re-absorb the fat that was placed in your butt? Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Ice Cream 25 Mar 2013
haven't seen u for ages. I wonder how ur body is doing since then. But I must say, your new butt looks Dam good! and ur boobies r HUge!
Fat2Phat 3 Mar 2013
WOW!!!
Cris777 25 Nov 2012
I considered Dr P in the beginning but cldnt find enough work, tou look gorgeous. out of curiousity do u or any1 know what happened with girl this summer and coma?? I've been praying for her and hope that she is okay. Best wishes in ur journeys ladies. I found out abt it on here and googled Dr P name and coma and read some details abt it. I dunno but it made me much more aware of what I'm getting into as if I wasn't on edge enough smdh. Just be thorough ladies :) @pms glad u r doin well again take care.
sacramento gurlie44 24 Nov 2012
I did have the breast lift/aug,550cc,saline moderate profile, my bbl, well I need a round 2, I didn't have a lot of fat, so I only got 500cc per cheek, which I need way more than that, we will see in feb my 6 month check up
sacramento gurlie44 24 Nov 2012
Congrats to u!!! You look great! Thanks for sharing
Krisi 24 Nov 2012
I am sold I am going to Dr. P!
pms79 31 Jul 2012
Hi kimkwannabe. Thanks. His email is info@drpantoja.com. He is an amazing surgeon and a really nice guy so I know he will take good care of you.
KimKwannabe 31 Jul 2012
Wow! Yes hun, You look amazing! Do you still have his email address by any chance?
sacramento gurlie44 28 Jul 2012
Thank you for sharing....i appreciate your b4 and after photos.....your results turned out really good...did you get a breast lift and augment?I am having my bbl August 6,and then i am having a breast lift and augmentation Dec 7....
pms79 29 Jul 2012
Hey Sacramento gurlie. I had breat augmentation at the same time as my bbl but no breast lift. I found no problem with getting them done together. It also meant only 1 lot of recovery time. Good luck to you for your surgery :-)
Raquel2502 20 Jun 2012
Hey girl, how are your results holding up?
Mz. Collage 8 Jun 2012
Hello u look amazing hun :)
pms79 29 May 2012
thanks lina. i am enjoying the new me i dont think ive smiled this much in my entire life.
Brandnew414 29 May 2012
You look great!!! Your dr.did an awsome job!!enjoy your new body!!
Brat2846 28 May 2012
Hey just wanted to stop and let you no that you really look great and I no your loving your results:)
pms79 28 May 2012
thanks brat. yes i am loving my results just waiting for all the swelling to go down now.
chanel7349 28 May 2012
you look great,what areas did you have lipoed and wats thw doc contact info
pms79 29 May 2012
thanks chanel. I had inner and outer thighs done as well as stomach lower back and flanks. i saw dr pantoja website is www.drpantoja.com email is info@drpantoja.com
I am so happy with the work he did in fact the scar on my nipples from the implants is already almost invisible and it only been 2months 2weeks.
Css3 28 May 2012
Thanks. A lot for commenting back really appreciated!!
Css3 22 May 2012
Has any one liposuction, fat grafting with tummy tuck together at the same time without any complications? I'm concerned of necrosis happening.
pms79 28 May 2012
if you checck out the link below for wannabubblebutt she had the 3 done together with a different dr. she was staying at club med at the same time as me and she looked amazing. i think she isnt happy with her stomach at the moment but if you check out her review you should be able to find out how her results are now.
https://www.realself.com/review/tijuana-mx-brazilian-butt-lift-laser-lipo-full-abdomenwaist-muffin-top-w-trans-buttock
Css3 22 May 2012
I live in San Diego and want surgery in next month was doing MT search and Dr.pantoja quoted $3500 liposuction with fat transfer, but I would also like a TT he gave me a quote of $4500 to include TT but I'm debating because I don't see any pictures of his Surgery center and I'm scared. I also git a quote from Dr.Salsdana
pms79 28 May 2012
i took photos of the room i stayed in at dr p's clinic so if you want to see them just let me know. The clinic was very clean and comfortable.

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