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Butt Augmentation

Lipo Fat Transfer for More “Junk in the Trunk”*

Butt Implants or Fat Transfer? Butt implants can provide individuals with a larger buttocks; giving them more “junk in the trunk.” However, using implants to augment the butt limits the type of sculpting I can accomplish (as opposed to when using the fat transfer method). My “Highlight Liposculpting and Lipo Fat Transfer” 3-D approach allows […]

What is a Miami Thong Lift Procedure?

Dr. Mendieta Talks about the Miami Thong Lift JLo, Beyonce, and Kim Kardashian are celebrities who have embraced their natural curves, and continue to inspire women to feel proud of their own bodies. But what do you do if you lack definition in this area? Everyone has unique fat storage. Therefore, trying to enlarge and […]

Skinny BBL

Dr. Mendieta Discusses Skinny BBL Butt enhancement via fat transfer (or with the use of semi-solid silicone implants) should only be performed by a trained, specialized plastic surgeon. As a Miami-based international lecturer (with board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), I understand the technology and science behind buttocks augmentation. I have […]

Former Miss Argentina Dies After Butt Augmentation Goes Wrong*

I first read about the death of former Miss Argentina, 37-year old Solange Magnano, on AOL News; she died on November 30th after undergoing a gluteal recontouring (“gluteal augmentation” or “buttocks augmentation”) procedure. This is an unfortunate, saddening event, which Argentina is now facing but is not alone, and there are other butt implants gone […]