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5'1 122LBS, 712CC ROUND BUTT IMPLANTS (Revision), DR. GRAWE PATIENT - Powell, OH

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Hey everyone! I have never posted a review for any of my procedures before but I felt the need to this time. Today was surgery day. I originally had a butt implant procedure done in 2011 by Dr. Makhlouf in Chicago, IL. All the butt augs he performs are sub fascial and he swore that was the best way. No way. The implants shifted, stretched out my skin by not having any support since that layer is pretty thin, and most importantly, the minute I bend over they were so noticeable that one would think they were under my pants and not in my body. Ridiculous. So I needed a revision. I searched and searched and searched. I was not going to have another botched surgery.. I came across an AMAZING, EXTREMELY talented Dr. Grawe. She is also so sweet and very genuine. I knew that nobody but her was touching my butt. I went back and forth FORTH forever between sizes. Literally. To the point I probably drove her staff crazy, which I sincerely thank them for being patient and dealing with my crazy ass ????. So, it was between the 548cc and the 712cc. I really wanted the 548cc... It wasn't as heavy, and a little more natural looking, however, I just felt since I would be removing my implants and with all that skin to fill out and I wanted more of a "lift" effect, the 712cc (sub muscular, 15.7 in diameter, 6cm projection) would be the best option for me. So far I'm very happy. This surgery was such a breeze that I feel like I never had surgery today. Pain is minimal and managed with pain meds and I am up and walking around as well????. We will see how tomorrow goes. If anyone is seeking butt implants Dr. Grawe is #1 hands down. I will continue to update results. Check out Dr. Grawe on snap chat, her staff is so funny and all so cute AND you can watch all of her amazing procedures. So far I couldn't be more happier with results!!!!!! Dr. Grawe and her staff are all amazing, and very helpful. ??

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July 23, 2016
Ur butt looks amazing. Hope you are felling good. I felt [RS bleep] for the first couple days and then, everything starting to get better and better I'm a week out already. Good look my darling.
July 23, 2016
Thanks girl! Yeah I feel shitty today. Muscle soreness and muscle contractions, but nothing I can't deal with. I looked at your profile, you look AMAZING yourself. What size implants did you get?
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July 23, 2016
Yay!! Glad you started this review!!!!!

I'm soon glad you got the 712's... I think you already look INSANE girl and I totally think you are right, that the 712's filled out the skin better than the 548's could have done. I'm subscribing to this review and can't wait to hear more updates, and see more pics! YOU LOOK AWESOME! Congrats and happy healing, hun!
July 23, 2016
Awh thanks girl! The problem is the 548cc look like a great size but I think they fill out someone smaller and with really nothing back there to start. They look great post op but after the swelling has gone down, I feel they look smaller. Especially projection wise. And come on let's be real, maybe everyone doesn't want to look fake, but who wants to spend all that money with no noticeable difference. Thank you so much and I will continue with updates.
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July 25, 2016
Totally agree. And i think that a size that looks "fake" on one person often looks amazing on someone else. So much depends on body frame, etc. I already can tell my butt is oval shaped and that round implants--regardless of size--would look fake on me even though they look amaaaazing on other people. Unfortunately, they don't make ovals in the 700-800 range so I'll have to go custom to get the kind of projection that you got from yours. Just saw your update by the way, you're healing up beautifully and looking amazing from every angle!!!!
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July 25, 2016
Cartoon Curves, who will be doing yours and what is the upcharge like on custom implants?
July 25, 2016
Yes that's true! Thanks girl. Dr. Grawe actually did a 800cc custom oval which looked BEAUTIFUL!
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July 26, 2016
If you look at living2lift's review here on RS, you can see the price she paid for her custom implants (a price which might vary depending on the individual patient, etc.), but basically realize that you will likely be adding 1,500 dollars (give or take) to the baseline cost of non-custom implants, if you decide to go custom.

I plan on going to Dr. Grawe, because she is the only doctor that I know of, who has successfully and consistently done implants this size, at least in the intramuscular location and not just under the fascia.
July 26, 2016
Oh yeah for sure. I'm going to check her profile out. I had a quote for custom and yes I do not have the exact figure off the top of my head but it was roughly an additional 1500 on the implant cost. It doesn't change from patient to patient it just changes from implant to implant. The oval would tend to be higher since diameter can be adjusted in two directions. Which makes it appealing to some. However, I decided not to go with oval due to the high rate of rotation which is significantly high. The round did fill out my butt nicely especially the bottom portion which some complain about with round. IMO, which I have done EXTENSIVE research with PS and butt aug mainly implants. There are 3 sought after doctors. Dr. Grace, Dr. Stanton and Dr. Franco (Widder has several complaints) Dr. Stanton pushes HIS implant too much and does not do enough larger. Dr. Franco def does a lot and several of them being larger 7-800 range. However, Dr. Grawe IMO has them blown away with how many she does, the difference size range she does (larger implants intra muscular location) and her high rate of success. She's number 1 in my book.
July 26, 2016
Bout 1500..
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July 26, 2016
I TOTALLY agree and yes, this is why I'm going with her as well: low complication rates, BIG booties (lol), the best results in my opinion, and she also does optional fat grafting which Stanton does not. I also find her prices more than reasonable. As far as the ovals rotating is concerned, this was a concern for me as well, but CDM999 just told me that Dr. Grawe stitches the ovals in place in order to prevent this... which is good news for those of us with an oval-framed butt lol. I think rounds work best with larger sizes so the bottom of the butt doesn't stay flat or too soft. Yours look perfect, IMO. If I had your frame I'd be getting that size/shape for sure!!!!
July 23, 2016
How long did u have to leave the old one out before she put the new ones in or did she remove the old ones and replace with the new ones the same day ...
July 23, 2016
Hey! She removed the old ones and put the new ones at the same time!
July 23, 2016
Damn I love her ... How much
July 23, 2016
7,000.. she is the best for sure!
July 23, 2016
Girl.. I super love ur butt.. Did i say SuPER love it!!!!
July 23, 2016
Awh lollll thanks girl !
July 23, 2016
Where is ur scar? Is a one line in the crack or two lines in each cheeck next to the crack..
July 23, 2016
Thank you! The scar is one line in the crack. My first one was as well so the scar tissue from that was removed with a new scar in place. I had 400cc but they were a brand called implantech. They were very hard. They were also under the fascia so they felt pretty hard. Upon surgery when they were removed, Dr. Grawe also said they were very hard compared to the new implant which the brand she uses is AART. I am not a fan of the cohesive. They look great to begin with and they feel very natural but lose projection over time. They are very popular outside the states. Mexico Brazil etc. Not all Doctirs use them but the ones who do jump on that bandwagon typically need to do a certain average of them to continue to use them. Kind of like promoting them.. If you ask them I guarantee they also carry a brand of silicone and unless you request them they will initially push cohesive on you. When I had them under the fascia I could definitely feel the edges, I could actually grab the whole damn implant. But now with my revision, they are intra muscular so I won't have that issue.
July 23, 2016
They will also get softer once the implant settles and surrounding muscle and tissue relax.
July 24, 2016
Ughhh I thought I found my dr but she only does under the fashia what is that ? Like I don't want pain in muscle but I'd hate to have to redo she also uses the aart so would u recommend intramuscular this money n pain aint nothg to play with so I want to get it right the first time thanks girl
July 24, 2016
The fascia is a very think layer right below your skin. Honestly I don't have that much pain. I was in more pain with my first surgery which was under the fascia. Intra muscular 100%
July 24, 2016
Thank u so much for responding so detailing.. Yes i do have rhe cohesive and i live the soft touch, is like my own fat super soft but no projection... I have resd othee reviews of girls saying that solid implants are too hard so that is why i am debating if i should change them with cohesive again but bigger or solids... I am about the same shape u are. Super small and not fat around to camouflage the implants.. I am considering paying dr Grawne the $150 for email consultation she is charging... I live out of State so i will have to stay in a Hotel in my own while recover if i go with her..
July 24, 2016
BTW.. I think is insane that she can fit such large implant intramuscular... No othee Dr has told me they can.. And oh boy i have ask many.. Lol
July 25, 2016
Oh no prob babe. I love responding to questions because i once too had lots of questions, ppl make these reviews then don't answer [RS bleep]* lol. The implants are semi solid. Once in the intra muscular pocket it just feels "firmer" like a muscle. Not hard. I would stick to Dr. Grawe for sure! Also as far as cohesive I don't believe they go to much above the 400 range. They don't come in bigger sizes. 400 possibly could be the largest. You are correct not many doctors go larger intra muscular, however, it is a lie that they "can't". They either don't really know how due to lack of experience from not performing enough OR they simply do not want to because it comes with more of a risk. Rest assured Dr. Grawe performs enough to do so. Mine is the largest off the shelf before custom and it is intra muscular and so far NO complications.
July 30, 2016
So you have intramuscular now? Did u see outline of implant under the fashia I'm so confused ready to book a date but not sure which dr. N where to place it thank u
July 30, 2016
Yea I could pretty much see the entire implant! If you are skinny do NOTTTT get it under the fascia. You will 10000000 percent see it. If the dr tells you that you won't see it he/she is damn liar. Dr. Grawe was amazing.
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September 22, 2016
Haha was thinking the same! I just had mine done in the uk here 410cc under the muscle, tho both me and my doc agreed with 480, he ordered 3x each of both sizes implants but he couldn't get the 480 in during the operation so option 2 was the 410cc and even so he it was a had task, and honestly I have the sexiest butt ever my bum is wide well maybe for my lean athletic model figure, the Bigger the risk. So yeah wondering how she manages to squeeze all those in small frame under the muscle? Any surgeon who people's safety comes first in their practice would not even offer any more than 600cc and the drain are not needed either, high risk of infection! I wouldn't travel all the to Columbia for implant. But that's a sexy bum all the best.
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2nd day post op!

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Feeling a little more pain today.. Muscle soreness and muscle contractions. Taking it easy, but walking around to stay mobile and promote circulation ???????? thank god for the hubby doing everything for me. You definitely need someone with you for several days while healing. Especially with kids

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July 24, 2016
Looks great! What dd she charge?
July 24, 2016
Thank you. 7,000!
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July 25, 2016
Thank you. Good price!
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July 24, 2016
Please keep posting updates and let us know what changes you go through. Thanks so much.
July 25, 2016
For sure!!! Your welcome
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July 25, 2016
I had pain for at least 3 weeks. Some people were good after just a few days.
July 25, 2016
Yeah.. Everybody's body reacts differently.
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July 29, 2016
Was that the total price 7000.00 and did that include liposuction to the flank or abdominal area
July 29, 2016
Yeah total and I didn't get lipo done
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December 9, 2016
I'm going through the same dilemma right now about size also. How did you end up picking the size? My reason for the surgery is that I have never been able to fill out clothes, and I'm scared if I go to too big I'll be upset that I won't be able to wear certain clothes for other reasons. I'm going back and forth between 434cc round and 548cc round. Could you please give me some advice! I'm not scheduled till May so I have some time. But I would love advice from someone with experience. I'm also using Roxy!
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Feeling a lot better today. I am still swollen but I def do not feel like I just had butt aug done. I feel like I just went heavy on leg day. My energy levels are pretty consistent thanks to my pre workout supplements that I am still taking even tho I can't work out right now ???????? some supps I recommend for recovery are..
Arnica, Bromelain and Quercentin, Omega 3, a collagen supp (powder form) Pure Vitamin C (powder form), BCAA (I use Kaged Muscle, speeds up recovery) Probiotics (Garden of Life Raw is best) also a powder whey protein Supp because it is immediate delivery of protein and does not need to be broken down (again helps with recovery, I recommend Dymatize ISO 100, Quest Protein powder or Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard). I know that seems like a lot but they all have different benefits and I promise they all do what they are intended. My incision is almost healed and I am only 4 days out. If you want to pick and choose I would def recommend the first 2 for sure post recovery.

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July 25, 2016

Thanks for continuing to provide updates, pics, and info- it is all so helpful to the community!  You look great.

July 25, 2016
Thank you SOO much !!!
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July 25, 2016
Amazing ,
My butt shifted as well and I feel awful .
How much did she charge?
How fid you find her snd decided to go with her? After your first experience I am pretty sure you were as scare as me to choose the right doctor .
July 25, 2016
Thanks girl! I took a look at your profile as well :/ I'm so sorry I went through the same exact [RS bleep]*. It's so embarrassing, I stopped wearing certain leggings which is all I really like to wear. I had to watch how I would bend especially at the gym during certain exercises. It was such an interference to my life. To top it off they were under the and without my clothes on they looked like they were going to pop out of my body. Lol it was just horrible so I DEF feel your pain. She charged 7k, my first doctor charged me 10! I searched for the longest because I was determined at not only finding the best/top plastic surgeon, I was going to find the top doctor that performs this particular surgery. I have learned the hard way that just because they perform the surgery does not mean they perform it quite enough to "specialize" in it. Dr. Grawe is literally amazing and I would say one of the FEW doctors who is literally the best at every surgery she performs. She's there to make the patient happy and satisfied she does it without a doubt. Hell yeah, I was terrified doing this revision. So much I probably drove her office staff crazy going back and forth between sizes (548cc and 712cc) so far so good but after what I went thru I'm still paranoid of the final outcome.
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July 25, 2016
I forgot about probiotics. I guess we all took antibiotics and could benefit from those, right?
July 25, 2016
Yeah girl for sure! Probiotics just help clean you out. They are basically a bacteria that remove all the harmful bacteria from your body. Not extremely necessary for surgery!
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July 27, 2016
I am going to get some.
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July 26, 2016
Thanks for this! Huge fan of Garden of Life as well. :)

Looking better every day; I think the 712's suit you perfectly!!!
July 26, 2016
Thank you so much babe! Can't wait for you to have a review for us..
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July 26, 2016
Honey, you and me both!! Still a good year off for me *sigh*
:'(
July 27, 2016
What you mean year off?
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July 27, 2016
I mean it's still a year away (the surgery). I still have to have my breast revision, which was scheduled for April, but the lady who did our taxes messed it up and instead of getting back a huge chunk of cash, we got NOTHING :`(
July 27, 2016
Ohhh. Ugh well I'm sorry. And plastic surgery sure the hell isn't cheap. Breast revision will probably be my next surgery. Mine are just to damn big, I want to go smaller. Dr. Grawe will do that for sure too lol
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July 27, 2016
Dr. Grawe will make them look amazing. She can seriously do no wrong. I'll be seeing my current surgeon here in ATL for my revision... unfortunately, I know it won't be my last revision because someday I *dream* of getting custom silicone breast implants from Dr. Domanskis but that's years off lol
July 26, 2016
Hey! I seen you on her snapchat!!! You look great!! So much better! Who was your original dr who put in your old implants?
July 27, 2016
Thanks babe! Dr. Makhlouf in Chicago did my implants. He only does under the fascia.