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41 Years Old and Finally Getting my BBL! - Miami, FL

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I'm excited! I'll be flying to Miami on Thursday...

TheNewMe617
$4,600

I'm excited! I'll be flying to Miami on Thursday to go to Dr. Ortega at Spectrum for the BBL I've been waiting for. Surgery is scheduled for Friday. I THINK I have everything I need but can't stop looking at [RS bleep] pics! I'm 5'10" and my weight fluctuates between 195-200lbs My BBL/Lipo results will help me determine whether or not I will go back for a tummy tuck later. I'm sure most of my lipo will be in the abdomen.

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 25, 2016
I am also looking into ortega. I want a very drastic result and I really like some of his cases but I am reading mixed reviews
July 25, 2016
I read mixed reviews as well but the negative wsas directed more towards staff. I've reached out to several of his patients vis real self and instagram and have received LOTS of excellent feedback so I'm totally comfortable with my choice. Continue your research. You will know when you have found your doctor.
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July 26, 2016
Can't wait to see your journey!
July 26, 2016
It's almost that time! I'm flying out to MIA in the a.m.
July 26, 2016
Yayyy! I'm excited for you too!
July 26, 2016
I be on here checking for you come Friday,lol
July 28, 2016
I'm excited for you. Please share your results I'm up after you in August
July 28, 2016
I will!
UPDATED FROM TheNewMe617
1 day pre

BBL TOMORROW!

TheNewMe617
Sooooo here I am.... Im excited because I'm on my flight to Dr. Ortega. But posting pics is hard. But here I am heading to get my new booty! Hopefully Dr Ortega will remove LOTS from my abdomen!

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July 28, 2016
good luck let us know how it goes!!
July 28, 2016
Thank you!
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July 29, 2016
Good luck!
July 29, 2016
Thank you!
July 29, 2016
Yayy! He is the bomb. You will be in goods hands. Hope your surgery goes well. Keep me posted
July 29, 2016
Thanks. So far I'm totally disgusted by the office staff.
July 30, 2016
Just seeing this. Message me
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July 29, 2016
Good, positive, healing vibes being sent your way!!! Keep us posted! ❤️
July 29, 2016
Thank you!
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July 29, 2016
Congrats I hope all went well.
July 29, 2016
Thank you. I'm feeling better than this morning but keeping the percs in rotation. I'm very sore though.
July 29, 2016
Happy healing :-). I know it's bittersweet. How are you feeling??
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July 29, 2016
Awww it will get better happy healing.
UPDATED FROM TheNewMe617
6 days post

Coming Along

TheNewMe617
Ok so I'm currently 6 days po (pics are at 2 days post op) and feeling a little better. I've been in alot of pain because I had lots of lipo in tbe abdomen. My back has been bothering me A LOT from lying on my stomach. Looking at my pics I'm uneven. I'm more swollen on the right side of my body than the left. The left buttock looks a bit uneven but it's starting to fill out. I will take/post more pics later today I just wanted to get an update. Dr Ortega was very nice but tbe staff I didn't care for so much. Everything felt rushed and out of order with them. I went for a follow up at 3 days post op where I was supposed to get my massage. The woman attempted to massage me on the hard exam room chair instead of bringing me upstairs to a massage bed like my roommate. That was disturbing and it was extremely uncomfortable so it was ended. I did not go back for another although I was offered a "2nd massage" gor free by my coordinator Emily after I happened to meet her and told her how dissatisfied I was with her service because she does not respond to emails/phone calls in a timely fashion (if at all). Dr Ortega says I may not need a TT if I wear my ab board religiously. We shall see..... IF I still need one I would go back to Ortega now that I know how to deal with his staff. Oh, someone wanted pics of Element Miami but I don't remember who & can't find the comment. Let me know who it was so I can message you. I don't believe I'd stay here again unless there was some crazy sale.

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August 5, 2016
I'm waiting on my ab board now. Hey boo!
August 5, 2016
Heeyyyyy! This board is the worse! Lol I look bigger than I did wgen I got here! Lol How was your flight? I leave tomorrow.
August 5, 2016
Girl I'm dreading it..this small triangle is giving me the blues.
I thought you had left already?! Girl it was horrible, I can't even lie. I was so uncomfortable trying not to sit on my butt. My shoulder was sore after all that work tryna hold my body up. I hear some ppl stand the whole flight. I didn't wanna be all extra and in the way tho
August 5, 2016
I wonderif I'm placing my triangle right because it isn't bothering me but my roommate hates it! I got stuck extra days because my coordinator (Emily) screwed up when she told me how long I needed to be here. I already booked my flight and it was cheaper to stay then reschedule. I could have been home 2 days ago. I'm worried about the flight. I don't want to stand the entire time either.
August 5, 2016
Now that's sucks that they didn't communicate that well. You could be in the comfort of your own home recovering now :-/. I got home Monday . Emily was my coordinator too. She was on point from the beginning to the end. I hate to hear they weren't on the ball for you. That dam booty buddy didn't really help either. I literally used my arms to hold myself SMH
August 5, 2016
I'll let you know how it goes for me. I can't wait to get home! I'm definitely disappointed in the flow of things but still happy I chose Ortega. If I do need a tummy tuck I will still go to him.
August 5, 2016
Yes let me know how you make out with your plane ride. And I agree, I do trust Ortega with his skill. I might go back for breast lift
August 5, 2016
Hey you have foam boards and your triangle on when going through security ? I'm wondering how much hassle I will have from tsa.
August 5, 2016
Yes I had on everything. It didn't cause any issues. Spectrum gave me an airport letter. I showed that to them & they just didn't make me bend down to take off shoes & the pat down was real light. Safe travels
August 5, 2016
Ok good, thank you.