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Considering Dr. Mel Ortega. Miami, FL
UPDATED FROM CandyCaneCan
6 months post
Do not book w/ Dr. Mel Ortega
$5,500
He and his staff are completely unprofessional. He doesn't give you the results you want, and the customer service is terrible. There is no post operative instruction from him. He's never available to talk before or after surgery. He rushes you in and rushes you out, but he will ask if he could perform another procedure on you prior to kicking you out the door. I was left with indents in my right buttock, no instructions, fibrosis and keloids. Do not patronize this doctor or the Spectrum facility.
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UPDATED FROM CandyCaneCan
19 days post
Purchased New Fajas
My shape is changing. I purchased two new fajas and currently receive lymphatic drainage massages. Before, I was shaped like a triangle and very swollen, not looking my best. Thanks to the ladies at Gorgeous Spa in College Point, NY, I'm looking different. They told me what garment to purchase and why. I'm 19 days post op. No new photos yet.
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August 12, 2016
Hello I just came across your review I'm glad everything came out good for you!!...I have a date in November with Ortega as well but I'm undecided... How are things going for you now ?
August 12, 2016
I'm not completely satisfied with my results. The new fajas have definitely reshaped me, but I lost projection in my right buttock. Plus, I didn't get the heart shaped. I've a perky apple bottom. I need a revision. It isn't noticeable unless you stare. Ortega isn't good for BBLs. Switch doctors if you can.
August 12, 2016
I had my bbl with dr macadoo I love my front he snatched me right up I love my side view also I'm waiting for my butt to settle bc they say you won't know till month 3 I get to start working out the day after Labor Day I'm exactly 3 weeks post op its been & up & down for me also I pray I don't have to do a round 2 bc i want to get my breast done in Jan
August 12, 2016
Angela at Spectrum said the same thing. Wait 3 months to see your final results. My bottom is a huge improvement, but I didn't receive what I paid for. I removed photos from my profile because I became annoyed just looking at it. I follow a plastic surgeon on Snapchat. He stated when people receive intramuscular injections, they sometimes develop fat necrosis in that area. I had an indent prior to the surgery. I used to receive Demerol injections in my right buttock because I had a c-section to manage the pain. The BBL fat didn't survive. I don't want but I need a round 2. As you're aware, it's a painful procedure.
August 21, 2016
Can you email me the photos ? Cause I damn near don't even want to go to him nomore after I see the before and after on here they make it look good on there instagram. I have a lot of anxiety mines is on Thursday I rather take a loss than a 6000 dollar one
August 21, 2016
Unfortunately sis, I'm not emailing or uploading any new photos. Don't let my experience influence what your decision is. I enjoy my bottom, but I don't love it. I'm still in the process of healing. My shape is changing. I've good days and bad ones. I was more deficient in fat in some areas of my buttocks. I feel the doctor should've overcompensated those areas with fat. I don't want a revision because this process is painful and expensive, but if the massage therapy doesn't correct those areas, then, I will have to. I will choose another plastic surgeon.
UPDATED FROM CandyCaneCan
13 days post
Post Op Results
So far, I'm 13 days post-op. I do swell when removing the compression garment to bathe, but that's to be expected. Almost finished with my medications too. I need more lymphatic drainage massages. I received 5 at Spectrum. Two were complementary due to the bad customer service, and I paid for three. Elizabeth was very sympathetic to my initial frustration. All the ladies were sweet and beautiful I may add, just had those hiccups. I'm pleased with my results but didn't realize the process is so painful. I wanted an upside down heart but received an apple bottom. Again, I'm still healing. The shape may change. I understand everyone's body is different; therefore, we won't receive the same results. In any event, I began with nothing. Now, I have a booty. My figure looks great, even more fantastic in clothing. I found a place in Queens that offer massages services, IG: gorgeous_spa. I'm following the steps recommended by Yazna. 1. Wear your compression garment and boards for 6 months. 2. Get at least 2-weeks to 20 lymphatic drainage massages. 3. Eliminate/reduce salt from your diet. By Dr. Ortega 1. Wear your garment, lipo boards and triangular back board. (3-mos but doing 6-mos). 2. Exercise after 1-month. New photos are forthcoming. Bear with me. (5-days post op)
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July 19, 2016
do you like your results?
July 19, 2016
I'm satisfied with my results. Again, I wanted an upside down heart shape. I didn't receive that. I'm still healing and need more massages due to lumps, numbness and swelling. My shape can change. Instead of a flat surface, I'm grateful to have something from behind. Would I return to Spectrum for additional procedures? It's too early to give that answer.
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