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Finally had the BBL with Dr. Mendieta - updated with new photos!

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Well ladies 3 and half months have passed and I...

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Well ladies 3 and half months have passed and I think I have reached the "as good as is going to get" point. I'm unable to post photos because it can't be done from a mobile device and I don't have acces to a computer for now. Changes I saw in the last month and half are: my waist shrunk a tad more, my butt did NOT fluff out anymore than in my last pics but because the waist is smaller it looks bigger. My hourglass figure remains and it's most prominent now because the waist is smaller. Overall I'm happy. I still wish my butt had more projection/volume but it us what it is. I definitely look 150% than I did before and that's a plus!

Measurements before surgery:
Waist: 30 inches
Hips: 38 inches

Measurements "right after surgery":
Waist: 28 inches
Hips: 42 inches

Measurements at 3 and half months:
Waist: 26 inches
Hips: 40 1/2 inches

That's it for now ladies! Doc says waist will get smaller in the next 3 months. Will update when I see it happen :)

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Constantino G. Mendieta, MD

Constantino G. Mendieta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 7, 2012
Hey I was wondering if you gave your doc any wish pics? I'm scheduled for July and I want your curves! You look amazing! Between you, enjoyself & optimistic143 you all hv the best bodies for what I'm looking for. If you dnt mind I'd like to use your pics to show Dr. Salama how I want my hips. Are you liking you body more? In my opinion kk ain't got nothing on you. Thanks for sharing
February 21, 2013
Thanks! Sorry for the late response. In hardly on here anymore. Show them away girl! Good luck
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March 26, 2012
AMAZING RESULTS!!! CONGRATS HUN!
April 17, 2012
Thank you AlohaLisia! Mendieta is gem! He does work finely!
April 17, 2012
Hey can you please send me a private message I have a question to ask u but can't figure out how to send messages from my phone
April 24, 2012
Hello! You look AMAZING! I'm debating between Dr. Mendieta and Salama. How was your after care? Were you satisfied with the care that you received? Any advice you are willing to offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance.
February 21, 2013
Well te biggest difference I can see between these two docs besides the cost of the surgery is their style. Salama will give you a BIG butt with a shelf, but in my opinion he doesn't pay as much attention to contouring the body and the hips. This butt may or may not fit your frame to look natural. Mendieta will NOT give you a big butt with a shelf, but will give you a nice hourglass figure with a natural looking butt that fits your frame. Your choice depending on what you are looking for. Good luck!
February 21, 2013
Thank you!!! Thank you!!!! I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I have scheduled surgery with Dr. Mendieta May 29th. I am working on gaining weight. Ugh! Hating the way I feel. Thanks again for your time!!! You look amazing!!!
February 21, 2013
Thank you! Good luck! Hope it turns out the way you want it :)
February 21, 2013
Thank you!! I do too! One more question..... Are you pleased with your results? or happy that you went through with this procedure? Thanks!!!!
February 21, 2013
Those are two very different questions. Am I pleased with the results? I am a 7 1/2 on a scale of 1 to 10 Am I happy I went thru with it? YES!
February 21, 2013
Great! Happy to hear. Thanks for answering both of my questions. I appreciate it. Your results are stunning!
May 17, 2012
How do you explain to your pcp that you want booty surgery? I'm a little shy about things like that.
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May 17, 2012
@lovetimes, dont tell him. Just pick a plastic surgery and go do it. lol lol.
February 21, 2013
You don't give explanations lol I just said I need a complete physical for an elective surgery. He asked what was the elective surgery and I told him "butt augmentation by fat transfer". He said "ok".
February 21, 2013
You have to because a physical is needed
UPDATED FROM bottomup

So I posted new pics of my one month mark and my 6...

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So I posted new pics of my one month mark and my 6 weeks mark. I still don't look like I wished for, but certainly look better than before surgery and better than the first few weeks.

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January 16, 2012
@ bottomsup. Yes my results are exactly like yours so i think thats his preference and style.When i get home i will upload my photos. The only thing is i dont have before pics:(
January 16, 2012
I posted those before phois because I was able to take a pic of the pic at his office. I didn't have any before photos like that either but a beach photo in a bikini or even a fitted dress will give us the idea of what the change was. I not, no worries! We appreciate whatever you can share. I'm dying to post some new pics but my Internet at home is down and cnt do it from the phone. I will as soon as I get it fixed.
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January 17, 2012
OMG!!! Bottomup,you look gorgeous. What a difference from the first photo. I hope mines looks like yours. All I can say is WOW!!!
January 17, 2012
Thanks getabooty! Yes, there is a difference and thank God because I was growing depressed from this. I guess in the end I ought to trust the doc when he says "give it time". I'm sure yours will look great! Salama makes nice big juicy bubble butts! Good luck!
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January 17, 2012
Thank you bottomup and I will post before and afer picture when my surgery is completed.
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January 17, 2012
GIRL!!! STOP IT!!! go are looking awesome! I see a big diference from your 1st pictures...
January 17, 2012
Awe thanks! That means the world to me! It still ain't what I wanted it to be thou :( the pics in the garment look great in my opinión because everything is swueezed in and pushed up lol
January 17, 2012
Those new pics look great!! there is a difference from the first, I hope mine does that. I am trying to figure out how to upload these photos and i cant find the link that says to write a review.
January 17, 2012
Thank you! It's on the top left hand corner under the butt pics that show up (before and after of Gid knows who). I think it says write review or something like that. Look for it there ... You will find it! Can't wait to see your results! :)
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January 17, 2012
I can tell your waist has gotten really skinny! & it makes your butt look huge :)
January 17, 2012
WOW, your body & booty looks hot!!! You waist has really shrunken & your booty now looks bigger.
January 17, 2012
Thank you enjoyself! I hoping for a miracle here! Lol :) thanks again
UPDATED FROM bottomup

New Years Eve, a month post surgery! Can I not...

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New Years Eve, a month post surgery! Can I not wear my garment tonight? Im invited to a party and don't have much to wear *for a good reason* lol. Jeans were banned by doc for 3 months and my garment shows thru all my dresses because it's a one piece that ties over the shoulders. What to do?!
As for results, in my opinion the butt is a lil' plumper now. Still swollen, still stiff and tight around stomach and sides. I'll be posting pics as soon as I can get my internet at home rolling again since this can only be done from a computer. Happy New Year ladies!

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January 2, 2012
I hope you feel better about your results, I think you look great personally. I'm going to Dr. Markmann in May and he says your booty will continue to change as you recover, even grow so maybe give it some time. Best wishes and happy new year!
January 4, 2012
Thank you!!! It means a lot to me, especially noe ... I find that I'm VERY emotional noe after the surgery. Docs say it's normal and will go away ... Can't wait to be back to my normal self again. Now question, your doc said that about "my" booty soecifically or just in general? Lol just curious. Happy New year to you too!
January 4, 2012
I understand you wanted more of a shelf but your body still came out with a nice curvy shape & looks nice. You probably didn't have enough fat to make it really big. Nonetheless I think you look great.
January 4, 2012
BBl4me: Thank you so much! I appreciate the compliments :) haxcording to him he put 1280 in each cheek so I'm starting to think that either that's not true lolw which I hardly believe he would lie about something like that ( I saw it in writing int surgery report) or I Reilly was just very FLAT! Lol I look at my before pics and compare them to how I look now and I find that sideways there isn't a big difference but from behind, yes there is! Lol it is looking better I think noe that the swelling is going down. I have new pics but my Internet is down at home and cnt post pics from the phone. Thanks again :)
January 7, 2012
hey hun quick question.. im 5'6 or 165 cm... 125 pounds... uni student ... taking 3 weeks off to do this b4 i have to sit in class at least for half the class... wat do you think? is that enough? if i made it 4 weeks at home would tht be a big difference or are we talking 6 weeks at home type of thing?
January 7, 2012
I just came from my post op visit yesterday and the doc said after 2 and half months I could sit if I had to; however, he preferred sitting on the assigned pillow with no pressure on butt for a full three months. No sitting at all for the first 3-4 weeks. I started to sit on my 4th week on the pillow.
January 12, 2012
so do you think 5 weeks of no sitting at all is a good amount of time? and you started to sit on the butt at week 4 using the pillow, how come you didnt consider the under the thing and behind the back rolled up towel technique, or rolled up yoga mat or anything.
January 12, 2012
I sat on week fm4 for the first time but not on my butt. I have never sat or slept on my butt and today is my 6th week. I sat on a rolled jogs mat with a pillow in my back to hold me up. Very uncomfortable lol BUT it us what it is :)
January 12, 2012
Thanks hun so there is hope for me as a student after all! Im scared, but I know this is going to benefit me. Thanks hun !
January 12, 2012
Yes! No problem! Mist people don't have the luxury of 5 weeks without sitting at all. Just make sure you do use your pillow or whatever you plan to use after the 5 weeks. At 5 weeks you are still no ready to sit on your new butt
January 8, 2012
Hi bottomup!! You loom fantastic!! I wish I looked like you, my waist is super swollen, and I feel like you in the way that I wanted my butt to be much bigger. My sister and my husband tell me they can see a big difference but I can't, well the only good thing is that my dr froze my extra fat and I can go back in a couple of months to add more. I just ordered a smaller garment I hope it helps. Did you take anything for the swelling?
January 12, 2012
Hi pinkfairy! You look great! I do see a difference too. Give it time and allow for your waist to strt coming down and you will like your butt even more. I'm still very swollen but my waist has come down some and my butt is plumper lol so it looks better. I'm starting to really like it now. Tidy is my 6th week nd u can barely start saying that now. If still not happy at least you have met fat saved to be injected ... I wish! Lol as for the swelling I am only drinking lots if pineapple juice nd getting lymphatic massages twice a week. I ordered a custom made garment yesterday that's opposed to arrive tomorrow. Let's see. Well, hope you feel better soon :)
January 12, 2012
Girl be patient. The pillow dose suck but it is worth it. I take it into class. I go nowhere without it no matter what. It works