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Butt Implants, Dr. Hughes 4'11, 109 lbs., 43 yrs, 4 kids

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I've had my first consultation with Dr. Hughes...

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Paloma007
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I've had my first consultation with Dr. Hughes about 3 weeks ago. During my first consultation he was very honest with me and said that a BBL was not option because I didn't have enough fat. I was disappointed because I never even thought about butt implants. Thankfully RealSelf has been amazing with so much feedback. I began researching all the stories on here and of course there's positive and negative ones. That's why I decided to document my journey. I really liked all the reviews on dr. Hughes and he was so honest with me that I decided to go with him. I'm having my 2nd consultation with him on Saturday to discuss all the details about my surgery....size/oval or round and so forth. I was so sure about him since day 1 that I set a date 6/1/15 and left a deposit.

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March 18, 2015
Hopefully everything goes well for you. Are you going to post before and after pics? I hope so. They help a lot. I'm also hoping to get butt implants this year. Well good luck on your journey!
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March 18, 2015
Yes I will! That's the best way to help others determine if butt implants are for them. I know that really helped me make my decision.
March 18, 2015
About the same size :) I too am looking into Hughes. I do not live anywhere near Cali so I haven't met with him...But I am getting an implant and bbl with him. Do you have a pix of u before?
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March 18, 2015
I'm also having lipo and having the fat transferred to hips and butt. I will posting before pics soon.
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March 18, 2015
Posting pics
March 20, 2015
Hi ! What size implant did the doctor suggest?
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March 20, 2015
Hi there! I have my 2nd consultation this Saturday and will find out exactly what size and what type of implant is best for my frame. I'm totally prepared with questions and so forth and I will post all the details.
March 20, 2015
Thank you for responding !!!! Good luck !
March 20, 2015
Did you consider dr Ryan Stanton ?
March 20, 2015
That's great !! My surgery date is mid April with dr Ryan Stanton in bev hills !!!! His work is truly amazing !!!!!keep me posted !
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March 20, 2015
You're absolutely right...his work is amazing. I was torn between Dr. Hughes and him but I need some fat transferred to my hips so I'm going with Dr. Hughes. With Dr. Stanton the lipo fee is so much more and Dr. Hughes does amazing work as well.
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March 20, 2015
If you don't mind me asking...what are your measurements and what size and what type of implants are you getting?
March 21, 2015
That's great !! I hear dr Hughes is amazing with the lipo... Stanton suggested I Go with 400 round implants ...do you have an idea what your going to get ...I am 5'1 about 105lbs... I live in the Bay Area and will be flying in for the procedure ...
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March 22, 2015
He suggested 270 round implants....I have a tiny booty lol!
March 22, 2015
Same here !! I def have no butt!!!! Lol
April 17, 2015
Hi, Do you have yr surgery yet? I saw yr date is mid April. Hope you are doing good if you did. I have a question for you, did you got 400cc, round under muscular ? Did you do lipo?
April 17, 2015
Hi, do you know what's the different result between 270cc round intramuscular & 400cc under-muscular ? Does 400cc give bigger butt & projection?
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April 17, 2015
You know that's excellent question...I just asked a doctor as a post. As soon I get response I'll let you know. I'm curious...
April 17, 2015
Thanks. I have scheduled a surgery date with Dr Hughes on June 12th. He suggested 275cc round intramuscular for me. Not sure if it's too small. Wondering Why some woman who is shorter & lighter than me can get 400cc round ? I need to confirm with him. Thx for response .
April 17, 2015
Hi, Is yr implant placed undermuscular or intramuscular? Do you have lipo?
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April 18, 2015
I'm scheduled for June 1st...275cc round intramuscular with fat transferred to butt and hips.
April 18, 2015
Dr. Hughes suggested to me the exact same size as yours! 275cc round intramuscular with fat transferred to butt. However, I'm taller 5'5 & 120 lb. I'm concerned whether it's too small.
April 18, 2015
My Sx date is 6/12, would like to know yr result. Pls keep us informed.
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April 20, 2015
From all my research you can't go higher than 300cc if not you're more prone to infection and other complications. Like you I wanted them bigger but I also want them natural looking and no complications. So you pretty much have to trust him. That says a lot about his character.....he's a great doctor!
April 21, 2015
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April 21, 2015
Sorry, hit wrong button. Paloma007, you are right. My concerned is that 275cc natural contour, the projection is so small, 3.2. Smaller than others. I want a bit more projection. Even we 'll have fat transfer, but the fat might go with time. Then only the implant stay. I'm afraid that i won't get the result i want.
March 22, 2015
Good luck on your journey. How much is he charging you for the implants and lipo?
March 23, 2015
OK does it hurt ....how long did it take ......
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March 23, 2015
I haven't had the surgery yet. Yes based on th reviews it's painful and there's a 6week recovery time.
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I'm preparing myself for my 2nd consultation and I'm realistic on what would look good on my petite frame. I just want a perky booty...to have some projection and some hips. Btw I've worked out for almost 2 years and have seen no change in my butt. I really wanted to do it on my own but its genetics.

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March 20, 2015
Good luck!! I had implants and I'm now 10 months post op. It's a rough recovery, but when you look better in clothing and bathing suits ...it's all worth it! Take off 3 weeks from normal activity- no one told me that :(. Best wishes!!
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March 20, 2015
Thank You! I'm sure I'm going to go nuts just laying on my stomach lol! Thank God I have 2 months off. Is that you in your profile pic?
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March 20, 2015
You'll be fine if you have 2 months off! Nice! No, not my photo-- someone I would like to look like. :)
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March 24, 2015
Wish you luck. I had my surgery January 23 and have just now gotten back in the gym. I am small frame too but older than you are. I wanted the look of a worked out .... bubble butt. I got it...I didn't want to go to big. My ps used what my muscle handle. He said the size of your muscle determines what size implant he can use... if you go bigger the more problems you could have. Happy bum dreams until your big daym
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March 28, 2015
Thank you! You're absolutely right....you run more problems when you go bigger than you're suppose to. My doctor said no more than 275cc so I gotta trust him.
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March 27, 2015
Looking forward to seeing your after pics. I hope you get everything you ever wanted :)
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March 28, 2015
Thank you...I can't wait!
March 28, 2015
Hey! I'm going to getting butt implants with Dr Hughes as well. What size will you be getting?
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March 28, 2015
275cc...I'm super tiny lol! I'm only 4' 11 1/2
March 29, 2015
haha, you are pretty tiny! He told me that 330 cc is as big as the implants can get intramuscularly.
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March 29, 2015
I checked out your profile. I see you got a BBL with Dr. Hughes....were you not happy with the results? My initial consultation was for a BBL but as soon as I undressed he's like you need implants. I never even considered implants but based on the reviews you get better results. He's going to lipo my back and transfer it to my hips and lower buttocks. He says I don't have much fat but will use whatever I have to give give a curvier shape.
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March 29, 2015
Like you I work out and no matter how many squats....I haven't seen much change. It's frustrating...I'm really happy with the rest of my body though.
March 30, 2015
The results weren't as dramatic as I wanted and I gained 20 pounds TL I get go a BBL. I'm looking forward to implants and anothe round of lipo
April 15, 2015
Beautynbooty Congratulations of getting through your recovery . I have to agree wirh you. Recovery is not easy. Im only 3,months post op. How long was it before you stopped feeling your implants ? Question 2 . Did the swelling and size decrease the same ? my right cheek hurts a bit more and is bigger all over than my left cheek.