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My Mexican Journey - Cancun, Mexico

UPDATED FROM Floridakat52
3 years post

3 Years Post-Op

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Floridakat52
WORTH IT$7,200
Surgery has held up well. Got great results overall. Still have some numbness in both cheeks, as the nerves never fully regenerated, but its a small price to pay for looking ten years younger than my 57 year old self. (This from people who guess my age at mid forties). Looking to go back for a brow lift and dental work soon. Am recently back in touch with Katie, my medical facilitator at MyMedicalVacations.com...the company has grown and has won awards for their outstanding service. They were great to me, so going to book with them again. And the journey continues...good luck to all!

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Carmona

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Good, competent doctor. Not bilingual by any means, but my translator, katie, from "my medical vacations" was great, even though she sounds like Scottie from Star Trek when she speaks English, lol

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August 25, 2016
lookin good....i went to him too but dont think i saw your profile beforehand!
February 18, 2017
Omg im so glad ive seen your post .And results im travellung all the way from the uk had major concers like u getting kidnapped lol etc like you said to many movies .im getting a macs facelift breast uplift and lipo .i niw feel reasurred .i will be in good hands .im a lady early forties already been told i look younger si with any luck people will juzt think im early thirtes .lol best wishes ella
UPDATED FROM Floridakat52
7 months post

7 and a half months post op

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Floridakat52
Doing well, still have some itching, especially when Im tired, but feeling has mostly returned in my cheeks and sides of my face. I feel younger, since my appearance matches my inner youthful self. Lovin the results!

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February 27, 2014
You look fantastic! What an awesome, confident summer you are going to have!! XOXOX
February 27, 2014
You look wonderful! :)
February 27, 2014
You look beautiful! We are brave women who undertake this!
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March 2, 2014
Great results! Thanks for the 7 month update... it's good to hear the numbness is going away!
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April 28, 2015
Wow! You look awesome.
UPDATED FROM Floridakat52
3 months post

3 and 1/2 months post op, great results, healing progressing well!

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Floridakat52
At this point, 3 and a half months post op, the only discomfort remaining is behind both ears, and some pinging in my face as the nerves reawaken. Some numbness still in both cheeks, but it is fading and feeling returning slowly. I am still taking 300 mg of neurontin per day as directed...helps a lot with the nerve pinging. When I forget, it becomes more like shooting pains. I still avoid the sun, and I do feel less tired now. But if I do get overtired or dont get adequate sleep, my eyes feel tight, and they get dry. Feeling great, though. Someone guessed my age at late 30's, early forties the other day. Ill take it gladly, since Im 54!

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October 17, 2013
Oh knock it off! I'm starting to hate you real good here!! teehee!! You look awesome & so happy!!! Did you renew your vows yet??? Would love to see a photo!! XOXO
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October 18, 2013
Aw come on now, girl...get yours done and you will be singing your own praises, lol...I did renew my vows! Pics to come! No one even remotely guessed, not even my sister, the RN...secret grin....
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October 18, 2013
I am I am!! Had a consult two weeks ago in Richmond (got Silikon in my lips while I was there!) Really liked the doctor. I would do the Mexico thing but I can't be gone from the farm that long...though still considering it! It's going to cost what you spent for ""the works just to get my long waddle off, man that thing is aging! I could keep all the skin & make gloves out of it! XOXO
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October 18, 2013
Lol, what kind of gloves? Should we be calling agent Starling?
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October 18, 2013
I promise to only bring my neck gloves out on Halloween! :)
October 18, 2013
Hi Floridakat52: Looking Good! The doctor did a great job. Neck looks wonderful, as does the entire face. My doctor cannot get it right even after 2 tries so far. I wish this doctor was in the states as I might be afraid to go to Mexico as you did. Great decision on your part.
October 19, 2013
Floridakat, you look beautiful! I'm so excited I officially scheduled my neck, upper and lower eyes for January 17th! I've been watching everyone's story since last February and am finally ready. You, are among my inspirations! Please keep us all posted as you continue to heal. All the best!
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October 19, 2013
Ahhh geezzz, knock it off girls I'm getting realllllllyyy jealous!!! Kit, I'll we watching for your journal!!! I'm excited for you!! XOXO
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March 19, 2016
Hi there i am planning on a macs lift with Dr Carmona I would love to ask you questions