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I was hoping for a BBL, but after consultations...

Nicole5April 2, 2015

WORTH IT$13,000

I was hoping for a BBL, but after consultations with Hughes and Dass it looks like I will need implants. At first I was totally against this idea, but the idea of butt implants is growing on me. I am off work for several weeks starting in June so I have to find a doctor, select implant shape and size etc ASAP. I am worried about complication rate and PAIN, but I am willing to go through it in order to feel comfortable in my own skin. I look forward to the day that I can shop for jeans without being frustrated bc of my flat bum! I don't want a huge butt, I just want to be well proportioned & balanced. Any words of advise or recommendations on doctors or implant size & shape or about the procedure in general would be so helpful!!

Nicole5's provider

Stanton

Replies (44)

April 2, 2015

Also I am thinking I may benefit from a little lipo around my waste

April 4, 2015

No lipo for you! You aré thin already! Pleeease lipo is for excees of fat and you do not have any, you look great!! They did lipo on me being thin and now my skin is saggier than ever, I had some consults with Drs here in the states and they all agree thin ppl is not candidate for lipo , lipo is for fat that is stubborn. Check dr Stanton in Beverly, his results are amazing in ppl with your body frame!! :) You are beautiful already!

April 4, 2015

Thank you! The lipo I was considering only bc I have a naturally thicker waist compared to my hips, the implants may balance that out though. I don't want to worry about loose skin so I think you are right about no on the lipo! I have heard good things about Stanton & I live in the grater LA area so he's probably thr best choice. Thank you for your info. :)

April 5, 2015

I reccomend dr stanton, he specializes in butt implants.

April 5, 2015

Thank u! I'm calling his office Monday to schedule a consult.

April 5, 2015

hey! I have a consult with Dr. Stanton and Dr. Hughes next week. Also looking into implants. I'll be following your journey! Keep us posted on who you go with and why.

April 5, 2015

Yes I will keep you posted. Please let me know how your consult goes with Stanton!!

April 18, 2015

Hey! I had my consult with Hughes and Stanton on Wednesday. They both told me very different sizes. Stanton said he could fit 600 ccs round and Hughes said that he only goes up to 330cc implants, but will do fat transfer on my hips. Hughes said that anything above 330 will be obvious on females and the muscle won't cover the implant. I'm pretty confused right now.

April 19, 2015

So confusing! I think maybe Hughe's goes in between muscle and Stanton goes under? I don't know for sure where Hugh's places implant but that's what it kinda sounds like. I had a similar experience with the two doctors. Hughe's told me 270cc w fat transfer and Stanton said 425cc w/o transfer. Who are you leaning towards going with?

April 6, 2015

Best wishes on your journey! I had implants with Dr. Mendieta in Miami--no problems! He is a true artist! However, just be prepared for a long journey to recovery. I'm 11 months post op and still can't do some exercises or sit a certain way. It's not a smooth road to recovery. Be prepared to deal with some nerve pain, too. I wish I knew more before I went ahead with the surgery, but happy today that I went through with the procedure. You will love the way you look in your clothes and bathing suits! Good luck to you!

April 6, 2015

It's so scary to hear about the rough recovery. I'm glad I'm learning all I can from you girls now so that I'll be mentally prepared for my journey ahead. The pain is scary, but the long long recovery is what worries me the most, but it's the reality of the surgery. I've heard it's difficult to do sit ups and seated excersices after implants, which I can work around, but sitting! Yikes! Do you have trouble sitting for long periods or sitting in hard things bc you feel the implant still?

April 6, 2015

Thank you very much for the info and insight! Learning from those who went before us us is invaluable!

April 7, 2015

Nicole5- Just be prepared and you will do just fine! I didn't realize I wouldn't be able to do certain sit-ups--and I still can't :( However, I've learned to do other types. I'm excited for you! When people noticed (they asked, "have you been working out or what?"), I merely just said I've been working hard in the gym! However, I tried and despite all my efforts, the implants were the only way to go! You will be in good hands if Stanton or Hughes does the surgery. Sounds like everyone is happy with either one of them. I had another wonderful plastic surgeon perform my surgery and ran into no issues (other than some nerve pain). I can feel the implant--I didn't have too much fat for the BBL. I wish I had more fat to help round out my hips, but I did the best I could with weight gain. It was tough! We are all willing to help, so feel free to ask tons of questions :)

April 7, 2015

I am hoping to pass off my new booty as hard at the gym too! lol. I'm usually very open but I just don't want to open the door to criticism. It's not a very talked about procedure. It's really nice to have this site as a resource. I am slender and my friends have always commented on my "small butt" so they may not buy the "work out" cover story, but on the other hand who would think im crazy enough to get butt implants!! :) I scheduled my consult with Stanton for this Friday! I will keep you posted. :) (& I too don't have very rounded hips but I can live with that)....Do you feel like the implants help to give you a more rounded out look even from the front (hip wise?)

April 8, 2015

Well....some people didn't believe me that I was working hard at the gym....however, i don't think they EVER would have thought that I would get implants either! Good luck with your appointment this Friday! If I lived in California, I would pick the same people for consults. The implants somewhat give me a rounded look from the front. Some of my pants didn't fit anymore and I wear a size 00 or 0. Luckily, I finally fill in the butt area! No one really told me about the rough recovery. Dr. Mendieta told me that implants were the most painful surgery--and he was right! I'm tough, but it took a toll on me! Just don't expect to bounce back so fast, yet everyone is different. I thought I would be fine in 7 days, but I could barely walk! By week 3, you can move around more...just be sure to stretch as best you can and MUST stay off your butt for at least 8 weeks. I didn't actually sit until 10 weeks. How will your work take it? I'm on my feet all day, so I dreaded when I had to sit, but I managed. Crossing my fingers for you!

April 8, 2015

Yikes! That is a long recovery!!! I also thought for some reason that I'd be functional in about a week. Better to know now so that I can plan. I have 7 weeks off of work this summer. I am hoping that will be enough time to heal and be back some what normal. I have to drive to work on that 8th week and my commute is an hour, so I'm a little worried about that! Also, I may need a tiny bit of lipo around my waist, that may even prolong my recovery a bit more. Some of the girls on here seemed to have quicker recoveries, but I was in pain for a month with my BA so I think it is likely this recovery is going to be a long one for me (now that I'm stopping to think about it) I just need to be ready for it! Gezzz I really didn't want to tell my mom (she lives an hour away), but with a long recovery I may need to break the news to her, ugh. Thank you so much for the info!!!!

April 8, 2015

To try and help you out with re I dry times, after my breast augmentation, I went out to dinner that same night, I was totally fine. Rhinoplasty, I was fine after 48 hours and driving. Butt implants I was like a vegetable for three days, I couldn't drive for two weeks. I had a college graduation one month post op and sitting for hours on a hard surface was sooo painful. You should be totally fine though if you have 7 weeks off.

April 8, 2015

If you would have known how painful it was would you have gone through with it?

April 8, 2015

I, I don't know... About third day post op I was really regretting my decision because I was so uncomfortable, but I am happy I have them now. My friend had the procedure done the same day as me and she is still in pain, her imolant hits her sciatic nerve and she does regret it.

April 8, 2015

I really need to think about this. It's pretty clear this procedure is a risky, I just have to decide if it's worth the gamble. The results are wonderful & I think it would be almost life changing for me to not be self conscious about my booty. However being in pain long term is not something I want to live with! Is you friend thinking about getting them removed?

April 8, 2015

& Beautybooty, how about you.....if you would have known the pain level before hand would you have define through with it? Was it all worth what you wet through?

April 8, 2015

I planned to schedule my surgery Friday! I need to get it together and figure it out!! I'm driving my bf crazy with all of this!! lol Thanks again girls for going out of your way to share information.

April 8, 2015

No because she does not want to have saggy stretched out skin. She went really big though 500cc

April 8, 2015

I hope your friend starts feeling better! I can't imagine how frustrating that is.(& it looks like Stanton tends to do implants on the larger side)....500cc does sound pretty big! I'm hoping I may be able to get away with less.

April 10, 2015

I don't know if I would have gone through it knowing how long the recovery was... I was comparing myself to BBL patients, and it's not the same. The pain was horrible, but overall, I'm glad I did it! Crazy, but I would do it again to get what I wanted!

April 10, 2015

I only have 300cc; I do want a little bigger, but it's a huge difference compared to where I started.

April 10, 2015

Sounds like how people describe childbirth, horrible pain, but they go through it again anyway!! Ugh I'm scared!!!!!

July 6, 2015

Hi thanks a lot for yr advice really informative. Can I ask you something, have u ever considered removing them?

UPDATED FROM Nicole5

2 months pre

Consult w Stanton

Nicole5April 10, 2015

I had my consult this morning. He recommends 425cc oval implant for me. He said I am not a good candidate for round. He said that some people can go either way, others not so much. I am also going with a little lipo around my waist. My surgery is scheduled for June 18th. Yikes!! :)

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April 11, 2015

i wish you the best hun please keep us updated :)

April 11, 2015

Thank you & I will! It is really not in my nature to post like this, but this site has helped so much through out this process. I am happy to share info & my experience with others.

April 11, 2015

Hey! I have my butt implant consultation next week with Stanton and Hughes. I wanted to know why you decided to go with Stanton instead of Hughes? I really want to pick the right doctor and I'd love to hear about your experience and reasoning. Thank you!

April 11, 2015

Me as well. I have my consult w Stanton in May.. Ty good luck!

April 11, 2015

Originally I was hoping to go Hughes for a BBL. He said I needed implants bc I didn't have enough fat for a BBL alone. His plan was a 270cc implant & BBL combo procedure. He said he could graft another 200cc per cheek. The the quote was 12,000. I didn't even know Hughes did implants, I just read so much about his BBLs. I went home & started researching butt implants (bc before that point the idea had never even occurred to me, it just seemed so far fetched!)....It became pretty clear to me that Stanton is to butt implants as Hughes is to BBLs. He does so many and has been doing them for 15 years (or somewhere around that long)...his reviews were all good and his butt implants looked great. I couldn't find any implant after pics from Hughe's. Stanton is doing 425cc oval implants and lipo around my love handle area for 13,000. I could have gone to Hughes and has implants and BBL for a little less money, but I didn't think is was worth all the additional lipo and extra trauma to my body. At the end of the day I think either of these surgeons knows there stuff, but these are the main reasons why Stanton was a better fit for me. Girls please keep me posted on your consults! :)

April 14, 2015

Thanks for sharing! I see both doctors this Wednesday so I'll keep you posted!

April 14, 2015

Yes please do!!! I am curious to hear your thoughts!!! Good luck w ur consults!!!!

April 17, 2015

I'm scheduled for June 24

April 17, 2015

You're right behind me!!! Do you know size and shape you're going with yet?

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April 18, 2015

How exciting keep us posted on your journey

April 18, 2015

I will!! :)

April 25, 2015

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UPDATED FROM Nicole5

1 day pre

Getting ready!

Nicole5June 13, 2015

My surgery is in just a little over a week. I'm trying to get prepared and think ahead as much as possible. I'm feeling a little freaked out but I am trying to remind myself this is a normal feeling. I almost feel alone in this process because I haven't told anyone with the exception of my boyfriend, and this morning I realized that he doesn't get it. He is driving me to my surgery in the 22nd of this month. He asked me what time I thought we'd get home (I live 45 min from my doctor's office) so I told him I figured we'd be home before noon (my surgery is at 7am). He said "oh good I have a golf tournament at noon that day, that will work out perfect." I burst out into tears! I couldn't believe he thought it would be ok to basically just drop me off at home and go golfing after my surgery!!! I think he's rethought that plan, but it still really is a huge wake up call! I'm really going to have to be strong and get through this with limited support, but I guess that's the consequence of keeping this a secret from my family. In the end I am hoping it will all be worth it, but I definitely can relate to the girls who get sad and freaked out before surgery. I am posting a pic of a massage table I purchased. I was thinking this may be a comfortable place to sleep when my neck and back get sore from sleeping in bed on my tummy. I put it together this morning. It is surprising comfortable and I have a feeling I will spend aloe of time on this during my recovery. It is covered with memory foam which makes it very cozy.

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June 13, 2015

You will need Someone with you to help you with everytfing in first three days after that It gets better each day :) you'll be right Stanton is an amazing dr Your going to look amazing

June 14, 2015

Try not to worry about your bf. Mine doesnt really get it either. Im gonna ask the surgeon to explain to my how important it is to help me for recovery. Maybe you could get dr stanton to do that. My surgery is this sat. So Ive also organised and cooked heaps of meals and frozen them. Then my bf only needs to do is defrost it. Also set up all your surgery supplys were you can see them from laying down that way you can explain to him things you need. You will be ok. You prepared for this and everyone on this site is here for you. ♥

June 13, 2015

Oh wow!!!!. Good idea!! You are well PREPARED!!!! I nvr thought of that!..Dont worry nicole you will do just great! Of course we all want support but sum guys just dont get it..And i can relate im also hiding this from all my family including boyfriend u have no idea what im making up just to travel to los angelos and get this done..i know my family wont be supportive and of course will critize me so i didnt even bother letting themknow.. my support is my younger sister...Try ur best to remain positive , think about bout how amazing u will look and how much of a difference it is with ur new booty..knowing my boyfriend hed say somethimg like he cant miss work ect..especially over something for plastic surgery lol.its ok nicole you will see!!!EVERYTHING will be worth while at the end;)

June 14, 2015

My boyfriend (now husband) was a serious idiot years ago when I had a breast augmentation- most guys really don't get it- and it's actually not their fault or anything- they just don't see what we need and we have to tell them- it takes a while for that part of a man to naturally occur- not for ALL men but a lot of them- just be upfront and honest so he knows what you need him to do- otherwise he won't do it and you will be there getting upset over something that he's clueless about- if he is your only caretaker then let him know that you need his physical and me the support and when you are all done Healing he's gonna have a nice booty to play with- trust me, this part will motivate him!!

June 14, 2015

And I really want know how it all goes because I'm going to dr.stanton as soon as I can figure out the best time to do it (we have 2 young kids) - I've already had a consult with him- I can't wait to see your results and hear about the recovery!

June 20, 2015

Thank you!!! :) I will keep you all posted!! Surgery Monday!

June 15, 2015

Giiiiirrrrrl, I totally feel you on this one. My family is very traditional and old fashioned. So it was very difficult to spill the beans to them and tell them I'm getting my butt done. I also did not want to tell any of my friends about it because I wanted my privacy. As mentioned before, you must prepare yourself physically and mentally when getting your booty done. So as for mentally, just remind yourself that you are a strong independent woman who don't need no man! lol we'll all be here for you for moral support. you got this! you are doing this for yourself, and you are going to look fab!

June 20, 2015

Thank you very much!! & you're right!! :)

June 20, 2015

How'd surgery go? I'm 11 days post op with Stanton. Hope you're doing good!

June 20, 2015

My surgery was. Moved to the 22nd. Just a couple days!!!!

June 22, 2015

Tomorrow is yr big day. Praying on your way. You will be doing great. Keep us posted when you feel comfortable afterwards.

June 22, 2015

Thank you!! So ready to get the first couple days of recovery over with!! Yikes!!

June 22, 2015

It's today right??!!! Good luck!!!

June 22, 2015

good luck. post pics. mine is tomorrow

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