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Butt implants, male - the results aren’t what I expected them to be

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Dr Juan Diego Mejia - Butt Implants, Male

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I wasn’t going to write a review but I feel that it is important that people can view this and make sound decisions- remembering that we all have different outcomes. June 2018 I flew all the way over from Australia to Medellin, Colombia to meet Dr Juan Diego Mejia and have him perform liposuction and butt implants.
I have to say that Dr Mejia is a very kind Doctor who was an absolute delight to meet. I don’t remember the lady at receptions name as there was a language barrier, but she was simply lovely (inside/out). I had Ivan as my translator and he certainly did a wonderful job too.
Medellin is stunning. The climate – I loved! Didn’t speak a lick of Spanish so it was challenging on that front but I weathered it okay with google translate etc + Ivan.
I stayed in Medellin for almost a month to allow for maximum recovery – as I read that Butt implants have a lot of down time and during that time my recovery went really well. Dr Juan said that I most likely won’t have any problems with my implants on my last visit to his office.
Just a side note: For my consult I was asked if I wanted more of a hip and I said no- i want more of a sporty shape but still masculine. He measured me and told me I was a perfect candidate for the 430cc implants.
I want to say that regardless of my outcome – Dr Mejia did do his job. The scar healed up well. My liposuction -I love - and everything went very smooth. But now that I am home and have healed a lot – I’ve noticed that the implants aren’t what I expected them to be.
For starters:
If you lay down on your back- don’t expect to be able to simply roll up the normal way by sitting up. That feels absolutely gross if you try and you will experience discomfort.
Couch potato days in front of Netflix – if you’re sitting and leaning back- expect to adjust your position a lot. I find I get numb in the buttocks/feet if I sit a certain way for too long.
Lying in bed you will feel like you have two water balloon wallets in your back pockets. I always used to sleep on my back before the operation but can safely say that I am now officially a side sleeper.
I avoided workouts for 5 months to allow for healing. I did very light stretching though and of course had to work so I was always on the go moving around.
Standing up. They look great. Very natural- great shape etc. But as soon as you bend over or crouch down or go to sit…that’s when you really notice them.
I read that sometimes butt implants drop a little – and I guess I always expected these to settle in more and feel like another body part to me – but they don’t. I have pectoral implants and although I find them to be a bit hard – they don’t feel foreign in my body – whereas these implants do.
I’m of course, gutted. How I’m looking at this is like you can do everything right and heal beautifully but still get something that wasn’t what you wanted…or I guess what you paid for.
I’m currently looking at having them removed and replaced by another doctor. I’ve read that Dr Stanton is amazing with natural results but I’ve head that the cost can be quite steep.

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January 25, 2019
I got mine removed by Dr. Marc Dupèrè in Toronto and he did such a good job! No pain killers! And he’s not that expensive for the removal
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January 26, 2019
Thank you for letting me know- I'll look him up now. I just had a look at your review and I'm really sorry that this happened to you. I hope the rest of 2019 is much brighter for you and your recovery.
February 5, 2019
Sorry for the outcome! I had mine done by the same doc but every complication i could possibly have come up I did! I think theres a few doctors in usa! I hd mine removed in europe but that would be a longer trip for you! Good luck! Stay positive!
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February 8, 2019
Thank you. You seem to have endured much worse than I - and I'm really sorry to see that. I remember when i was in the waiting room there was another woman who had the implants 2 weeks before me and (I think she had the biggest size you could get) and she was so petite. She couldn't walk up steps or anything. I kinda feel that something like that doesn't show correct duty of care by a doctor towards his patient. I'm glad you were able to have them removed and good on you for staying motivated and determined. You kick those Gym junky asses! 2019 is your year :)
January 26, 2019
Thank you so much! All the best to you too :)
January 26, 2019
Hello. Where did you stay?
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February 8, 2019
I stayed at the Sites hotel. I don't recommend it at all as its too far removed from anything convenient.
January 26, 2019
So sorry to hear that... standing really looks great.. hopefully they can be fixed and you will feel wonderful.
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February 8, 2019
Hey :)
I usually have the username "Pattycakes" for most of my website accounts too. Twins! :P
And thank you, it'd be nice to feel wonderful again. I'm not sinking into the depths of despair or anything (it could always be worse) but I am currently looking at my options and will hopefully be able to post about my future success story soon.
Please take care and all the best to you too :)
January 26, 2019
Sorry this happened!!! Looks like bunch of girls have bad reviews with him on here:( some girls end up ok. I feel bad ppl keep going back
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February 8, 2019
I think some people will look at my scenario as being one of the lower percentages of cases - kinda mentality of "oh that sucks for him but it won't happen to me" - type thing. I still get Messages asking about best places to stay and what not so I guess in the end people will always do what they want. I hate the fact that mine is a cautionary tale. The amount of effort and money that went into this ..i hate to think about it. But in the end, hopefully a few may second guess and be spared this kinda crap.
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1 year post

I’ve done it! They’re out :) So far I am very happy with my results.

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I know it’s early days but I just wanted to post these pics before I do a full on review. So far they look so natural. Professor Ahmet Surgeon. Price $7,100 USD.

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November 20, 2019
Looks great
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November 20, 2019
Does professor Ahmet have a real self account or ig? He did a great job with you!
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July 7, 2020
Ahh I've been so slack with this review! I don't think he has one but I will be posting a review over the next few weeks or so as it is almost approaching a year after surgery. This doctor can be found through "revitalise in Turkey" through.
May 25, 2021
What size and shape did you go with
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February 3, 2020
It looks AMAZING
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July 7, 2020
Thank you x
June 24, 2020
u look great, what are ur thoughts on these solid implants vs the gel ones u had?
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July 7, 2020
I couldn't sleep on my back with the gel but am back to back sleeping now with the solids. In terms of how they feel - they feel firm and less natural than the gel ( granted the gel feel rather firm too) but there's not that squelching sensation that the gel implants had. It honestly get gross when you applied any pressure. Unless I actively feel around - these implants feel like a part of me. Bending over there is slight visuals of an implant but compared to what my previous implant looked like- these are gold. Overall very natural and lifetime lasting
April 29, 2022
With the gel implants, did you notice they show when u bend right away? Or did it take a few months for it to start showing?