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BBL with a Nice "SHELF" Butt That Looks Natural? - Columbus, OH

Name: BBL with a Nice "SHELF" Butt That Looks Natural? - Columbus, OH
Item: Mark Mandell-Brown, MD
Rating: 2
Author: slfree66

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I am so excited about the buttock augmentation, I...

slfree66April 10, 2010

$5,000

I am so excited about the buttock augmentation, I will be having a consultation in 2 weeks and what do I need to tell the doctor. I want a 'SHELF'. How much do I need for a nice round butt? Is 500cc to BIG?

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Replies (20)

flatty2fatty

April 13, 2010

From my research, 500cc would be on the small side. I'm with you....I want a shelf too!! I'm not spending this kind of money without it being nice and well-rounded. The minimum for a "shelf" would be 800cc. Hopefully, you will have enough fat for the BBL Doc to harvest...I think you will be very disappointed if you only go for 500cc. I noted that Dr. Marksmann in MD has gone up to even 1500cc (now that's what I'm talkin' about!). I recall noting that Dr. Rodriguez in MD has gone up to 1100cc. I think Dr. Soto in FA is also willing to go as much as possible. I am so excited for you...hope all goes well!! Can you let us know how it went?

flatty2fatty

April 13, 2010

I should've pointed out that I mean at least 800cc in each cheek totaling 1600cc. I have noticed several Docs air on the side of being conservative...they will say...well, it's about proper proportions..contouring of the waist, etc......I'm with all of that...but it's also about nice volume for many of us!

slfree66

April 13, 2010

Thank You! I am glad I asked. I was looking at picture on the internet. I want it to look as natural as possible.Nothing too big. I just want a well rounded rear.

slfree66

April 13, 2010

I think I have enough fat to get 800cc in both cheeks. I read that 10 to 30 percent will be absorbed in some cases, but after 3 months whatever is left is permanent.

flatty2fatty

April 14, 2010

Exactly, there is likely to be some amount of re-absorption....results also depend a great deal on not sitting for at least two weeks---some docs want 3 weeks of no sitting. Could you share with me who you plan to see?--you can e-mail me directly if you prefer at flatty2fatty@yahoo.com When you see the Doc, it would definitely be helpful if he/she shows you pictures of women with your frame/body structure and ask how many cc's were used in these women....that will definitely give you a real clear picture of what your looking for....may be 500cc in each buttock will be ok for you, but I truly doubt it...I would hate for you to invest your time/money and be unhappy with the results....my research revealed that many women have gotten the proceedure done a second time because the butt was not big/rounded enough. In the meantime, have you checked out Dr. Marksmann's pics--really nice---Dr. Markmann has stated that "he usually injects between 800 and 1500cc of fat per cheek".

needsumlipo

April 19, 2010

and that's the whole thing with this type of procedure, they could put in 10 gallons of fat, but the fat actually has to be purified and it has to attach in its new spot. If it doesn't then the fat won't survive.

slfree66

April 26, 2010

I will be having my consulation in the morning, very nervous. I just want to get this over with, so I won't be laid up all summer. My friend doesn't want me to go, but I am not satisfied with my butt. I have nice clothes and MOST don't look right to me, the backside is awful looking, FLAT! Wish me Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good123

May 10, 2010

Hey Slfree66... How was your consultation... Did you do the procedure already? What Dr did you go to?

ms.anonymous

May 16, 2010

i totally understand how you feel!!! so did you have your procedure yet?? and how much did it cost you if you don't mind me asking

slfree66

April 28, 2010

I just had my consultation yesterday and I am sold on this, I asked hundreds of questions and he answered them all. Now, I need to schedule the surgery. The doctor said I would have to come back the day after to see him so he can check and see how I am doing? But the only other issue was, I have strecth marks on my belly and he said I may sag a little in the front because that fat will be gone. I may need another procedure like a tummy tuck. He said, if I want to wear tight shirts or bathing suits I may need to wait and see after the swelling goes down to see what it looks like. I am so excited to have it done.

flatty2fatty

April 29, 2010

That is wonderful! Who did you decide go with for the surgery?

UPDATED FROM slfree66

Had my surgery TODAY (nov 2,2010)and everything...

slfree66November 2, 2010

Had my surgery TODAY (nov 2,2010)and everything went well. The pain wasnt that bad, it was like doin a lot of sit-ups, a little bleeding from the incision, but other then that.......good! I can't really tell, cause of the swelling, but my butt looks better already. He took fat from my flanks and lower back so i can have that shelf i wanted.i hope everything looks good when the swelling goes down!!! stay tuned!

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Sharon at RealSelf

November 4, 2010

Congrats on your surgery! Can't wait to see the pics.

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Fort Wayne IN

January 8, 2011

hey im going to this doctor for my surgery i made an app for surgery feb and im nervous because it seemed like the doctor and i werent on the same page.. he said he might only get 300 cc's for each cheek and i told him i wanted the top to be fuller as well (cuz its super flat) and he said he would mostly inject in the middle and bottom and he said wearing certain underwear would define the top more and i just wanted to cry.. i want my butt to look good naked.. not have to rely on underwear to make it look better.. idk any encouraging words? what exactly did the doc tell you?

UPDATED FROM slfree66

I had the procedure done and it wasn't what I...

slfree66January 23, 2011

I had the procedure done and it wasn't what I wanted. I don't have that roundness that I was promised, so I had to have a reinjection which was MORE painful then the surgery. It made a little difference. The doctor didn't give me the projection that I wanted...I told him I want a BLACK WOMENS ASS!!..no a long flat ass..he thought he did a good job, but not what I wanted. He is now wanting me to do a new procedure with laser it will be proformed by a Dr from Cleveland who specializes in BBL...and he is gonna foot the bill, that's the only reason I'm doin it again, less pain and better results..This is it! He just didn't know what a black women ass should look like and I asked him has he ever done a black women before and he replied YES!! It just need the right plaement for the fat, the flat part is still a little flat, if he would just place the fat there and sculpt it, it would be GREAT!! I will show picture after it's done in March!! fingers crossed!

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needsumlipo

January 24, 2011

@slfree... You had a reinjection,hun? Did you have to pay extra for that? And if you didn't, how did your doctor do that for you without recharging you?? I was supposed to have another consult Wednesday, but I asked myself why...