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23, 115lb Petite Getting Curves in Tijuana! Mexico, MX

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Hi all, after lurking for a while I've decided to...

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Hi all, after lurking for a while I've decided to make a review.

I'm going to get a breast augmentation and brazilian butt lift in Tijuana, with Dra Laura Carmina Cardenas. The procedure is $7000 all inclusive, which includes a 5 night stay in Mexico.

I'm pretty petite (5'1, 115lb) but Dra Cardenas told me that she could achieve some nice, natural curves by lipoing my waist and doing fat transfer. If any of you out there are around my size and have had a bbl, I'd appreciate before and after pics before I go under the knife so I know what to expect!

With regards to my breast augmentation, I think I'm going to go with 300 mod +, though the doctor recommended larger at 380 or more. We'll see soon!

Also, is anyone else going to be in Tijuana from the 23rd of April onwards? I'm looking for buddies as I'll be in the recovery center by myself.

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April 17, 2015
The bbl would be perfect! Even if your small you'll see a big difference! I didn't get much of a fat transfer but I noticed a huge difference and love my results!
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April 29, 2015
Will you be posting pics?? :-)
April 11, 2017
How soon after were you able to resume regular schedule/work, etc.
UPDATED FROM littlecurves
5 days post

Yay :)

littlecurves
Surgery went well, I should post photos. I hate reviews that don't post photos, but now here I am wondering whether I'll be recognizeable in them.

Lipo: I got 3L removed from my waist, back, lovehandles and arms. I didn't think Dr Cardenas would lipo over my ribs, but I'm actually sore everywhere from the bra-line down. There's this lovely dip in at my natural waist, like what you see on plus-size models, which means she actually didn't lipo all the way down to my hip, if that makes any sense. Like, I'm not skinny waist then BAM hipbones. It's more feminine and I like it. She botched one of my arms by hitting a vein, and it's currently black and purple from internal bleeding. The other one is still puffy from lipo but actually looks much skinnier than before surgery, which is saying a lot since I was pretty skinny to begin with. I'm really hoping the bruises go down in the next week or so. It's summer and I want to wear pretty dresses!!

BBL: I got 350 cc in each cheek, and it looks like a really proportionate natural bubble butt. I was really disappointed when I first heard the number, but it's been 3 days now, and when I went to put on leggings, I had trouble pulling them up! I have a really nice hourglass waist now and I love LOVE my hips. In person they look like I have a combination of excellent genetics and a great gym membership. I don't think anyone would wonder if they're fake.

BA: My breasts are a different story though. When I did consultations back in the States, doctors told me that 275-350 was the reasonable range for me. Since I'm Asian, I figured something like 275-300 mod+ would be safe to remain believable. Everyone knows ain't no skinny Asian girl got breasts bigger than a B. I didn't really explain that well the day of surgery, which is totally my fault. Dr Cardenas put in 320cc UHP since she said 300 looked way too small on me. I'm really worried they're way way too big, especially now that I have lipo and my whole body is much narrower. It turns out I'm actually really small-boned under all that chub! Anyway it feels like even with the bbl, I look top heavy with this huge projection.

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April 28, 2015
Congrats!! Cant wait to see a booty pic :) im slim too (119 lbs)
April 29, 2015
Congrats. Are you gonna post any pics ? Did you try to gain weight for the procedure or did you stay your normal weight? Can you post pics of your arms too. We're the same stats and I'm thinking of doing my arms and inner thighs. Thanks !!
April 30, 2015
Hi! I have pictures but I'm going to wait a little so that my lipo swelling goes down first. I think I will like my results but right now one of my arms is literally entirely purple and looks like I got in a car accident (my fault, I bruise easily). Rocio told me not to gain weight, but me not actively watching my diet meant I naturally went up to 115 from 110.
April 30, 2015
Aw ok i hope your arms heal quick! Thanks for responding. You look great! :)
April 30, 2015
wow you look good, I got lipo here in las vegas and BBL 350ccs each too, and it doesn't look extremely big it looks ok full and round so im happy, honestly when I went down I wanted a huge butt, but my skin couldn't handle more so it is what it is, anyways im going to Tijuana for my boobs this time 400ccs and ill see if I can get a 2nd round for my butt, just to see if I can get it bigger, will see, anyways keep in contact.
UPDATED FROM littlecurves
6 days post

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littlecurves
Here are some photos. I'm gonna wait on the arm Lipo since my arms are really puffy and gross at the moment.

Also keep in mind since I got a BA and BBL together I've been lying on my back the past week, so my bbl results are probably worse than if I hadn't put weight on it. Even so, I'm really pleased :)

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April 30, 2015
how are your arms feeling? Do you think doing the arms has made recovery more difficult? Looking good btw- I'm sure everybody wants to stand behind you in yoga now lol. ;-)
April 30, 2015
Actually the most annoying thing is my boobs right now! I'm basically a turtle on its back in the morning it's so hard to use my chest muscles to get up. My arms just look purple but don't hurt much at all. I'd recommend it!
April 30, 2015
Also after creeping on your review, I just wanted to say you should totally do arm and thigh lipo! Esp if you want to get a huge ass that'll last even if you lose weight. I didn't do my inner thighs and I feel a little stout looking instead of like an Instagram babe. And I'm only 115lb.
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April 30, 2015
Wow you look really good!
April 30, 2015
Boob size look perfect. I think you'll really like them once you're healed all over. They look great.