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29 Yrs Old LBL, FG to Butt, Mexico, MX

UPDATED FROM whitney2610
19 days post

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Carmina Cardenas, MD

Carmina Cardenas, MD

Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 375 Reviews
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April 17, 2016
Awww doll, I'm sorry you aren't liking your results. You do still have a long ways to go with healing, do things may look differently over the next few months. I'm 5 months po and my body is still changing. Thank God it's changing for the better and now that I'm finally able to incorporate more exercise into my routine, I know it's going to get even better. I had fat grafted to my hips only. They've always been really narrow and had a dip in them. My ps grafted 600 cc to each hip, which really isn't a lot. I mean it's enough for a noticeable difference, but I'm not knowing down doors of anything. Lol. That's fine with me because I told no one about my surgery and didn't want a huge change. Anyway, all that to say 400 cc really isn't much, but you really are tiny. I agree she probably could have done some more contouring and been able to get a bit more, but with you having to have s transfusion, maybe she thought of safety first and felt she needed to get as much done as she could as quickly as she could. I could respect that. Talk to her about your concerns and see what she says. Hopefully she has a reasonable answer. Sometimes I think maybe I want to go back and get my arm pits lipoed and just a tiny bit more added to my hips, but I think I'm done with surgery. Lol. I'll just wait it out and see what things look like at the 1 year mark.

Please keep us updated on what she says.
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April 17, 2016
Thanks for this reply. I keep telling myself I have a log. Way to go and my mom and boyfriend say the same... It's hard looking at all hear pic where people have beyond flat results and were way worst shape then I was. I just feel she could have done more... She didn't report any complication or extra blood lost during surgery so I feel it could have been done more contouring ISNT THAT WHATS SHE KNOW FOR! She didn't ask for he transfusion till the next day when they tested my blood level and saw I was a low. Idk! your right I just need to suck it up and wait be patient
April 17, 2016
Ohhh, it was afterwards that you needed the tranfusion. But keep in mind that they do keep track of your blood lost during surgery too. My report says I lost like 20 cc, which is close to nothing. Some people lose much more. But let's just hope some of what you're seeing is swelling. Right after surgery I looked amazing. Hunchback and all, my body was smoking. Lol. Really small waist, curvy hips, and super flat stomach. Now, not so much. Lol. I lost a bit of my hip fat and I know I'm still really swollen because I look different depending on if I wear my waist shaper, which keeps the swelling down in my stomach. At one point one flank looked bigger than the other. I was like wth?! Just in the past week have they started looking even. My bb looked way too small and closed. I hated it!! To add indult to injury, it wasn't in the center of my stomach. Granted, it probably wasn't over enough for anyone else to notice, but I noticed, and it bothered me. I wore an earplug in it for 6 weeks to help open it. I always felt so much pressure in my bb from wearing the earplug that I decided to remove it and just let it do what it was going to do and get s revision later if possible or if it bothered me enough to do it. My bb closed back up within a day. It wasn't until I was almost 4 months po and my swelling started going down significantly that it started opening up and it even somehow moved to the middle of my stomach. It's actually really cute now. All that to say, you'll see significant changes and they may not come as soon as others. I went into this wearing a 4-6, very healthy and active, and thinking if bounce back really fast it at least as fast as some others I've seen in here. Not so, I'm almost 6 months po and am just now starting not to swell like a pork sausage, although it does still happen sometimes. My ps is very aggressive with his lipo and I think in areas like my flanks where he had to put in work, it's just taking longer to heal and for the swelling to go down. I'm hoping that maybe it's the same for you. Good luck doll! I'll be following you and hope to see that you're loving your results soon!
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April 17, 2016
You maybe the sweetest Most informative person I have meet on here. Thank you for the positive hopeful thoughts. They are truly appreciated.
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April 18, 2016
I am well over a year out and still swell and now that I had lipo it is more intense again.. So now sure when the swelling just disappears because I have continued to have it. :( Esp after workouts is the worse.. But not near as bad as in the beginning
April 29, 2016
I think you ps did a really good job! Can't wait to see more pics..
May 1, 2016
Check out dr hazani work hes amazing to me hes the best of the best.. his hands are magic check him out he will fix u and leave u ass a doll...
May 16, 2016
I lost 80 pounds through diet and exercise i gained and lost weight lots of it with all 3 of my kids i finally learned how to loose it and keep it off and have been at a stable healthy weight for over a year this is where my body wants to stay but the damage I've done from being over weight loosing and gaining my whole life is not reversable like you i have sagging skin and dislike what i see in the mirror i can hide it and feel fairly comfortable in clothes but naked no not at all its extremely frustrating to go your entire life without knowing what it feels like to love your own body or even just accept it. I am getting an extended tummy tuck and bbl in june i am going into this knowing that coming out of surgery i will not be a swimsuit model its just not possible but i do expect a good amount of improvement i will still have strech marks and cellulite for sure but i just want to be able to look in the mirror and see the body i worked so hard for that's currently hiding under all this sagging skin my point is that your before and after is truly amazing you have a brand new body girl thats 100 times better than it was before we all have to be realistic about our expectations and realistic about its potential i hope that you will learn to love your body cause you really do look so much better no Kardashian ass needed
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May 17, 2016
Thanks girl... It's hard and sounds like your one step ahead of the game. Being mentally prepared is one thing that people forget. Also it's easy to forgot where you came from when your looking in the mirrior and pick yourself apart. I now stay away from the "wish pictures" and my swelling and everything has gone down a lot. I need to post updates pictures and write a positivit me review. I was in a rough place with my sweelling and fluid build up and belly button wound and back pain. I'm in a much better mind set now! Thanks for the mind word.. Are you going to dr. Cardenas??
May 17, 2016
No Dr Mallol in D.R she gave me a quote and was very nice but Mallol is the one for me he is specializes in surgery after major weight loss as well and he makes me feel secure in my decision im more scared of the recovery process than the actual surgery
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June 28, 2016
How are you? Would love to read an update.
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June 28, 2016
Hi there I'm good! I'm healing up and doing well... I'll post some pictures very soon!
UPDATED FROM whitney2610
19 days post

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I'm sooooooo disappointed in my butt. I like legit feel angry... Everything else isncomignong fine miss the belly button outter skin issue things are coming along the scar is healing it's places perfectly. You can not see it with a thong let alone underwear or a bikini. But the behind is just a huge disappointment. I made such a huge Deal to her about it. I told her what I wanted she explained a "kardarshian booty" was not going to look good but I was like that's what I want.. She said you don't have enough fat for that... But we will get a reallllllly nice plump booty. When we spoke over the phone she told me she could easily get 700-800cc which I could live with..... Then at the house the night before surgery during mark up she said the same thing she would try her hardest. When she came to see me the next morning post surgery I had yet to see anything on my body and she said I keep asking her make sure my butt is nice make sure it's big.... At the time I asked her how many CCs and she said I BELIVE 600 I was like total so goes NO in each cheek... So I was ok w that... You would definatly tell a difference and have soon actually bubble! Well I had a scare had to have a transfusion they took me back to post recovery to have this done. I make nurse peeked in a said heyyyy how are you I helped towards the end of your surgery yesterday your going to look great but they could tell you were going to swell pretty bad... I was like yeah I'm swollen bad now... But hey did you see my butt get done... He said yes a little bit.... I'm like do you know how many cc went in.. He like I think like 300 cc in each not a lot. My mouth dropped. I'm like she just told me 600 in each cheeks. 300 wouldnt do anything but fill in a couple dents.. No bubble no projection. No volume nothing..... My heart hurt! part of my payment was for "fat grafting to the butt to the max" my quote literally says that. So I asked multiple times multiple people for the exact numbers of what was lipoed what was taken from the waist what was put back to the butt and everyone keep saying ok I'll get it let me ask... Mind you these people are on top of everything there extremely well
Oiled machine and they take care of business and WELL! This team is amazing! including dr cardenas. BUT I COULDNT GET THAT PAPER. Finally I asked the head lady at the recover house and she made some phone calls and gave it to Me. LOW AND BEHOLD! 600ccs you ask?????? No even close. 420 in one cheek 480 in the other. I just begand to cry.... I could see there were spots that could have been lipoed more. My waist was not lipoed like it made it seem and my inner thighs could have been back rolls..... No lipo. If it was a question of money that should have been brought up because I would have paid. I feel cheated completly from my butt and I'm not sure what to say or do..... They got ther money and all though thre cover house was beyond amazing.... The tummy looks good the incision fantastic... The butt was something that was talked about extensively and was part of the payment and it was just not anything what should have been. Not even close. I wasn't expecting a KhloeK although that's what I wanted... But man ATLEAST a Kylie J would have been a start. All that was done was full in the dents a bit and t let's go and my waist wasn't lipoed to contour as much as it could have either. She says it was... And wait for the swelling sooooo will see. Back rolls never touched. MY butt makes me want to cry.

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April 17, 2016
I am so sorry you didn't get what you expected. I personally think you look awesome from where you started. She gave me 360cc in each cheek so I have no idea how it looks. I didn't want a Kim k booty just a nice booty. I know how it feels to be disappointed, I was upset she couldn't do the tt the way I wanted because of my lap band port.
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April 18, 2016
You will be changing by leaps and bounds, looking good, keep drinking water and get your rest!
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April 19, 2016
Sorry you feel so disappointed :(, but I would suggest giving yourself some time to heal and let all the swelling go down. Through all my research and as a nurse myself it usually takes about 6 months for you to see what your true results will be. All that swelling needs to go down and it takes that long for everything on the inside to heal (wounds are my specialty :)) How is your belly button area coming along? I would also definitely talk about your concerns with Dr. Cardenas and ask her why she didn't transfer as much fat as you had requested initially. Sometimes there can be issues during surgery as blood loss, low blood pressure, low pulse, etc were the Dr. might decide to not have you under too long for your safety. I personally think you are looking fabulous! Happy healing ;)
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May 15, 2016
Lmao kylie j...hahaha ...sorry hun things did not go as planned but that tummy looks great... sometimes it takes a coiple of rounds... unfurtunaelty
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May 15, 2016
Unfortunately.. sorry tried to hit backspace damn thing hit enter... anyway... congrats! Im going back to her in June for an arm lift... I'm praying for great results
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May 16, 2016
Yes I have come to terms and my tummy has gotten much better. I am just going to need to go round 2. I also need an upper body lift and to fix my thighs and I trust her... I'm just not sure about he butt part. She really isn't fond of even talking about big booties. I'm just thankful to be off the negative Booty list! lol
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May 16, 2016
Well your pics look good. Yeah, buts are hard to maintain.She probably get a lot of complaints about it. If you think about it, it's fat and fat changes it goes away when you are slimmer and increase when you gain... So of course when I'm a little chunkier my but is fat and on point but the rest of my body looks a mess but at my goal weight when i eat right and workout my body looks great my but looks good but no where nears as fat .. she is supposed to do my arm lift and whole body lipo. I also need to have my breast done but those can wait. I have some really nice bras that do wonders for my girls...As far as round 2 goes for you - I've had a total of 3 rounds sooooo I so understand ..this will be my 4th trip to MX.
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May 16, 2016
Yes a round two is in the works for sure! I need to wait for my swelling to go down but I want ass that's all I know lol
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May 19, 2016
Congratulations to you on your successful surgery! Your Dr. was right! All that you ask for would have been nice, but a good MD would not risk your life to give you a big butt! They also want to be pleased with there work and feel good about what they've done, as it is an art. She gave you an enhanced version of you and your results are fantastic in comparison to your before pics!
You are a very tiny bottom woman. Your but is lifted very nicely and that is a big change in itself! Your bottom had a very small surface area, but your crack is longer now so after your tissues mend, you can add a little more if your still unhappy.
An enhanced version of your butt is much better than a Kardashian butt! You are the only person you should compare yourself to! Y'all have different body types and remember theirs have been enhanced as well, so why want to look like someone who wants to look like someone else!
You are beautiful, and your money was well spent! As you heal and the swelling goes down, your results will get even better! A plastic surgeon can not make you perfect, God already did ;-)! She could only work with the body type you brought to her, so you would only have similar results as someone with your build.
Take time to heal, and then reasess. You are a work of art in progress and you can always add a lil mo booty once you've healed. You are the best and most beautiful you! I wish you good health and happy healing
UPDATED FROM whitney2610
15 days post

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I'm still on hook one down around the belly button but up around the waist I'm on hook 3! One drain came out today! Back one... From one still dark red and filling anyone have this experience????? Share w me! when did you start using scar strips???? Anyone have issues w the skin around belly button??? I'm very disappointed in the volume in my butt I asked begged pleaded for volume and al though it's better hen the negative Booty I had it's nothing compared to what I expected to have. Thea the one and only complaint I have about these guys... I was told 600cc was put in each heck and later come to find out it was 480 in one check and 420 in the other and 240 to the hips. I wanted wayyyyyyy bigger she said that while I was about to be put out I was begging for a "kardarshian booty" lol leave it to me!!!!!! Bahahahahah

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April 14, 2016
Dr Fisher. I would suggest
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April 15, 2016
I would wait for your body to heal and have all the swelling go down. It takes a while! If I looked at my body in the first two weeks I was thinking the same thing about some parts but now everything is perfect! Just keep resting! You had a lot done! You are looking great! You are too funny about the booty! I ran my booty off and it can stay off!:)
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April 16, 2016
Girl, if you saw by booty (rather LACK there of!) after my LBL you might love your just a little more! I'm 2.5 weeks PO and the sight of my butt is sad, lol! I'm not sure where I read it, on this site for sure, but I read butts drop similar to boobs. So, over time that fullness in the top of your booty will drop a bit giving you a little more lower fullness. AND, once your swelling around your middle goes down its going to be so much more impressive! I think you look amazing, give yourself some time to heal. I bet your butt will look amazing!!!