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BBL + Liposculptura to Standard Areas - Miami, FL

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In 2009 I bad BBL done by dr. C. Mendieta in Miami...

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NewImprovedMe
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In 2009 I bad BBL done by dr. C. Mendieta in Miami . With all additional expense , compression garments that I had to get from office 2 x 250.00 ,hotel, massages etc I paid almost 13K. Past 4 years since BBL I am happy I had not got what I paid for. I ended up with almost what I had initially before surgery + lipoed areas. Liposculpura is very bad, uneven and no symmetry in hips . Stomach is very lumpy. Currently not happy with the volume, flat hips and very lumpy stomach. Need more of everything : butt volume ,hips and much better lipo job

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Constantino G. Mendieta, MD

Constantino G. Mendieta, MD

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August 14, 2013
My Dr.. Also left me with flat hips.. If u see my before pics.. I had more curves.. Dam.. Y were we the guinea pigs.. I wish it would have been done right from the beginning..
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September 1, 2013
oh honey if you know where you trip and fall you would put there something soft to fall on , lol We all learn from our own mistakes, and my mistake was that I did not know what to expect I thought he knows what to do and wil make me look like on in his before and after gallery . I had my 2nd round BBL with dr Duran in DR and my result is fab!
August 22, 2013
Hows everything going?
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September 1, 2013
Thank you!I had my sx on 20th today is my last day here, leaving tomorrow for US. My outcome is fab and and everything went much better that I expected. I was not in such pain as I were 1sh time. I followed all the before and after vitamin and iron regiment and feel healthy.
September 1, 2013
YAY HUN CONGRATS I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! Dr. M put you through the worst. Email me pic when you get a chance I would love to see the difference I am sure its much much better
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September 4, 2013
Thank you very much!I will post some before and after so you all could see .
September 4, 2013
yes yes! are you back home?
November 19, 2014
poor girl
March 6, 2015
Hi can u send pix
March 19, 2015
I'm having my bbl in 2 months. I'm kind of scared to spend all this money only to have it last 3 years. I heard the lipo is very painful. Did you have any complications after with your body has far as pain.
UPDATED FROM NewImprovedMe
3 years post

DR DURAN- SHE IS THE BEST!!!

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NewImprovedMe

past 4 years and i was not happy, not i am happy thanks dr duran. she is the best, she cares about her patients. she can not answer all of your email,she is busy every day with doing surgeries and follow ups and a little time she has left for herself she must relax and replenish her energy for next day. but once you are her patient she does everything what is in your best interest !!!

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September 4, 2013
I'm so glad you're experience was great with Duran!! I see her on the 20th for surgery.. How long did u use the heparin injections? And you said you're pain wasn't that bad, would you say by day 2 you were moving around lots? Thanks!!
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September 4, 2013
Good luck, Mzdee on your surgery day!, you will love Duran in person. I did take 4 heparin injection, that was enough Duran said. On second day of surgery you have to move , to get up and move a little to make your blood circulate , same all fallowing days. I can not say I were moving around a lot, but I tried to. Few days right after the sx you feel very tired and it seemed to be vary hard to raise legs to take stears or get into a car. You should be very careful listening to your body and not overdo, another extreme...but on 13th day I were moving a lot as we ( I and my hubby) had to leave to airport, I did not use wheelchair assistance and was all right but I know many ladies done. just in case before to leave on your last follow up with Duran ask them to give you medical clearance, To show in airport if you need wheelchair assistance. I know the member fluffytoo did not and had to wait few hours until they fax it ,she messed her flight as a result. Hope this helps!
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September 4, 2013
Thanks so much mama, yes walk walk and more walking!!!! How far post op are you?
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September 4, 2013
today is 15th day, still tired and do take naps during daytime. sore and swollen. I had 9 massages in DR gotta find place do have another 5-6 massages done near my place . They help a lot!
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September 4, 2013
Any pictures?
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September 4, 2013
yes, when I am ready
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September 4, 2013
That bad?
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September 5, 2013
what bad??? I am bruiced that is all. I am deciding when,what and how on my own blog page
September 7, 2013
Good luck, happy healing, can't wait to see pics
September 20, 2013
How are you? I hope everything is well
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October 30, 2013
Thank you very much!! So glad you found someone to make you happy!!!!
UPDATED FROM NewImprovedMe
6 years post

the ugly truth about BBL-butt augmentation

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girls, do not spend your money on BBL (I had 2) , it does not last. The truth is the injected fat reabsorbs continuously: progressively in the first up to 6 month and slowly but surely after that.
I am 2,5 years after my second BBL and my butt half way gone.
Thinking about having butt implants. Regret I spent so much money on things that did not last...

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January 24, 2016
Thank you for updating your post; it's really helpful!
February 19, 2016
Hi hun! Did your bbl with Duran not last? I agree that bbl is a gambling i had two bbl with the same dr some days my booty looks big and other days it looks average but still a great improvement from my old butt which was droopy and square shaped. Anyways ive gained weight and my butt def got bigger. All i can say is what u have after a year is permanent, mine changed during the first months to almost a year. Its been 1.5 year since my round 2 and it hasnt changed at all after 9-10 months post op, recently i gained weight and so did my butt. Dont give up on bbl, its sure alot safer than butt implants hun.