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BUTT IMPLANT REMOVAL... after only 8 weeks of having them! Think twice girls.

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BUTT IMPLANT REMOVAL... after only 8 weeks of having them! Think twice girls.

Thetallgirl22
$10,000
Hey girls ,
Well I dont know where to start so will run through things as simple and easy as possible.
Had butt implants put it in Colombia back in august 2018 by Dr Juan Mejia.
8 weeks of HELL later in October 2018 I had them removed by the amazing Dr Aslani.
What happened in between was a whole whirlwind and rollercoaster of hell and nightmares beyond my imagination and I wouldn’t wish it apon ANYONE!
I trusted Dr juan Mejia with my life and couldnt find ANY bad reviews. Little did i know more than 35 girls messaged me after i hd reached out and explained their own problems they had had with dr mejia and butt implants.
I had my surgery done and was super happy with the results for the first 7 days.
Then all hell broke lose!
I only hd my drains for 1 day!
He took my stitches out 8 days prior to surgery and this is what followed;
-seroma- draining fluid- smelled bad - constantly had to change my pads probably 8 times per day- my incisions completely split open on both sides- wound dehiscence- my left implant had torn through my glute muscle which had caused my not to be ale to bend my left leg AT ALL!!! - mental torment everyday- i had wound vac and drain put in my incisions( when i had returned to the UK because dr mejia said i wouldnt need it even though i did)- and finally an infection (staph and something else so i was on constant antibiotics for 8 weeks)
Dr Mejia told me throughout ALL of this and his words “ everything will heal and you will be fine”
I got so annoyed with his useless response!
I stayed 1 whole month in colombia and hd absolutely NO HELP from dr mejia as he said this sometimes happens and I will be fine.
I believed him aswell but in my gut i felt something was so wrong and I started feeling generally unwell!
When i landed in the uk after a grueling flight and alot of bloodied pads that I hd to change I looked in the mirror when I had got home and found my left incision had completley seperated. Not just. Bit but wide! It looked like i had just wlked out of surgery.
I sent dr mejia a picture and his response was “ IT LOOKS FINE”
I was having panic attacks and PTSD nightmares every day! I lost 3 stone because of the stress and couldnt handle one more second in that nightmare.
I could not believe how stupid i had been to go to colombia nd trust that doctor.
Alarm bells should have rung my head when dr mejia said he has girls calling him in different countries post op saying other surgeons want to remove his implants and he then quickly changed the topic because he said to much info i guess !!!
Another thing is that when i was leaking all this fluid and going to see the dr mejia , Ivan ( the driver ) told me to lie to all the other girls who hadnt had their operations yet because it would probably make them change there mind!
He told me about so many girls who had to go back because of problems with butt implants , but he told me this ONLY AFTER my surgery with Dr mejia! I was so upset , its like i knew he had fucked it up or something.
I had to get therapy because of the mental trauma it had caused me from those 8 weeks of HELL!
I coldnt sit, lay down , have sex, EVEN going out I couldnt because i was constantly leaking this fluid from the incisions and it was burning, it was awful!!!!! THE WORST!

Thetallgirl22's provider

Juan Diego Mejia, MD

Juan Diego Mejia, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (24)

December 6, 2018
Wow I was considering going to him because of the good reviews but now idk
December 7, 2018
I couldn’t find any bad reviews until after i hd the op with him and then messaged a few Girls here and social media and I couldn’t believe they all have had some kind of problem or problems
December 7, 2018
Definitely not seeing this guy for my implants
December 7, 2018
Be careful hun! Choose wisely
December 7, 2018
For sure not going with Dr.Mejia. I remember following your surgery and after surgery so closely and excited. I loved how your booty looked I was so convinced. But then when you posted your complications it scared me. I’m so sorry to hear these. Hell is over girly, you are strong for making it out of all this so you can go further.
December 7, 2018
Thanks chick! Yr i was So happy with the look but only for one week and then all hell broke lose! Crazy! Thank god its all over! Just spreading awareness for other girls and my story. Obviously not everyone has a bad story but ALOT have problems with his work later down the line I’ve learnt. X
December 7, 2018
I’m removing mine after 11 months of complications with the buttock implants Juan did...such a traumatizing experience....
December 7, 2018
wtf wow I can't believe ivan did that!! I went to a diff doctor in medellin for bbl but ivan was my driver and he kept trying to convince me to go to dr mejia instead
December 7, 2018
Ivan is a liar and scammer I had the worst experience with him......
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December 14, 2018
He’s not good people. Know a few girls with issues with Ivan
December 15, 2018
How are you feeling now hun? Have you left colombia yet?
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December 15, 2018
Hey love . I’m feeling a lot better. Finally had my last drain taken out. My flight home is on the 18th and the 19th due to lay overs. Really hoping no more complications once I’m home !

How are you ? I’m glad you’re feeling much better <3
December 7, 2018
oh and also I had a complication from my surgery (bumps after liposuction) and I've messaged the doctors (not dr mejia) whatsapp # numerous times and been ignored. thats what happens when u go to colombia, never again for me!
UPDATED FROM Thetallgirl22
4 months post

Something I forgot to write in the review

Thetallgirl22
Sorry girls forgot to say that Dr mejia is an overly “ nice” man and the common theme is that when you have a problem with your implants he completely dismisses you. Almost to the point where you ask if he even did your surgery.
He will always say “ you will heal “ and “ “ everything is fine” almost like a robot hahah :-/
I am not the only woman to go through this with him and also similar stories to me 1 year post op.
Another thing to note, is one other girl had the same operation as me and seemed fine.. but he sent her messages claiming he HAS NEVER had any woman have seroma or problems.. and to me told me its happens all the time... so clearly this man lies alot to patients ...
Also one last thing is , i could see the implant ( because its too big for my body) when i was to slightly bend. Which at 8 weeks you definitely shouldnt be able to see.
If i can help atleast one girl with this review I will be happy. I would never want anyone to go through what I have.
Love yourselves and again if you have any questions on anything feel free to message or pm xx

Replies (10)

December 7, 2018
Thank you for sharing, as it helps us make the right choice. I am so happy you found a doctor to help you.
December 12, 2018
Oh honey I went to him and I will admit the DR that did my first implants messed them up but I went to Mejia for revision and it is now worse than before plus I asked for scar revision and nothing was done at all.. also he dismisses you and will not even consider fixing. Told me I was difficult and rude for voicing my concern
December 12, 2018
Oh babe im sorry to hear that! Alot of girls have privaTe messaged me with the same issues even 1 year out! What will you do ? Whats wrong with the implants? Are they swollen and leaking?
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January 3, 2019
Perhaps I was the one girl you helped (although I'm sure there are many!). I was considering Dr. Mejia. After reading about your traumatic experience & the way you were dismissed, I am glad to say I would rather be without a booty than to go to him. I hope your healing is coming along very well. Thank you for sharing your journey ... all the best to you.
January 4, 2019
Hey love , thank you. Yes just be very careful in this type of surgery as its not something to be taken lightly. Glad to help and just spreading my story to raise awareness x
January 7, 2019
im gonna post my story its time 3 yrs later n the ugliest scar ever my breast opened for 6 months it was a nightmare
January 16, 2019
did dr aslani say the implants were placed intramuscular or above the muscle? And were they breast implants that he placed in the buttocks? I saw on another girls review the butt implants he used look like breast implants
January 16, 2019
The left implant was just a mess with placement , i couldnt bend my left leg which was another thing on top of all the other complications. Please if you have fat - go for fat transfer ! Even if you have to go twice! The implants were polytech and were specifically for butt so a bit different to boob implants
April 10, 2019
Wow I am soooo sorry to hear. I had butt implants 14 yrs ago and yes butt implants if not done properly done .... it’s terrible. I am so happy for you that you have found a way to get better. I am no thinking getting butt implants with Dr Stanton because truthfully he kinda addressed the issues I had with them 14 yrs ago. I am still thinking about it ... I had a bbl and the fat is just absorbing by the day. God bless you
February 11, 2020
So sorry to hear your experience. It is absolutely heartbreaking what you have to go through. Hope you are healing and looking after yourself.