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What is Fat Grafting? Certain exercises can help improve the appearance of the buttocks, but these efforts do not always produce the volumizing results that people want.* Fat grafting, also known as “fat transfer,” is a revolutionary procedure that removes unwanted fat using liposuction from one area of the body and transfers it to another area for augmentation, such as the buttocks.* This procedure has the double benefit of slimming particular regions of the body while providing volume to another feature of the body.* A study titled “Gluteoplasty with Autologous Fat Tissue” published in October 2013 in Plastic and Reconstructive ... Read more

Harper’s Bazaar was America’s first fashion magazine when it debuted in 1867. And it continues to be a prominent resource for sophisticated insight into the world of style, beauty, and popular culture. On April 4th, 2014, Harper’s Bazaar released their Bazaar’s Hot List: 24 doctors on the cutting edge, and Dr. Mendieta is humbled to be on this list of “The Best Beauty Surgeons.” Personal reference is one of the best ways that people find reputable plastic surgeons. This is because someone they know and trust is evidence of the doctor’s skill and experience.* According to the article, “this list ... Read more

When will we, as a society, learn? Only a qualified plastic surgeon should perform surgery, especially when it comes to a delicate, complex procedure such as butt augmentation.* Unfortunately, however, in the past few years more and more cases of illegal surgeries have popped up. In December 2009, I addressed the saddening death of Miss Argentina, the then 37-year old Solange Magnano, after undergoing a butt enhancement procedure. Although the circumstances that surrounded this event are unknown, there were reports that a liquid-type injection was used for her enhancement.*   The Black Madam in Philadelphia  A few months ago we ... Read more