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Lower Body Lift...

UPDATED FROM AZDee
9 months post

Just returned from the Dermatologist Office

WORTH IT
I went in for my yearly full body check for moles etc...Since a lot has changed since my last visit, I wondered what she would think since my lower body now had a scar going all the way around. Well she could not believe it's been less than a year since surgery since my scars are hardly even noticeable. She remarked about what a great healer my body was. I believe most of it goes to what a great surgeon I had.

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Victor Gutierrez, MD - Account Suspended

Victor Gutierrez, MD - Account Suspended

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After spending nearly a year looking for just the right Board Certified, Plastic Surgeon to perform my lower body lift, I decided to take a chance and follow that inner voice inside that was leading me to Dr. Victor Gutierrez in Tijuana Mexico. Trained in Israel, where the standards are so very high, I was intrigued.... Previously I had gone to a much larger, fancier clinic for the first procedures that I had done, the year before, and although I really loved the clinic and the other doctor, I found my work not to be up to standard it should have been. How did I learn this, well every PS I consulted for the upcoming LBL surgery, all told me I needed to look into revisions. Then when I spoke to Dr. Gutierrez he offered to fix some of these problems so I didn't have to go back to the original PS. That was a really nice gesture, but not enough to sway me as now I had become very picky about the cut lines and the sewing, all learned the hard way. I started looking at his results, and personally calling his patients, they all told the same story about a Surgeon, who becomes more like family member, and cares for you in such a manor. One who rather than just send a driver personally picks you up at the Airport. Spending several hours doing a mark up, checking and rechecking. And one who will not take chances by "doing whatever" a patient requests but rather takes the time to explain why certain things should or should not be done. A Doctor that takes his time to make the best cuts possible and takes his time with the sewing so you look perfect. And one who simply will not operate on you if your blood levels are just not where they should be. You Know you are in very confident hands. And most incredibly a doctor that operates in such a manor that he says you will not be in pain. So could all this really be true? I knew the pictures did not lie, and I trusted what these patients told me so I took a leap of faith and went with a Doctor that does not operate out of a big fancy clinic, but rather a nice smaller clinic that has everything needed for a great outcome. I could not be happier, I took a chance on a doctor who may not have as many reviews as other Doctors but one who has the highest rating from all his patients. I found everything these previous patients had told to be true and even the part about the pain. I am three days out from surgery and feeling great. I could not be happier. My aftercare is wonderful too, the nurses take the best care of me, couldn't be better...Now I must spend some time to talk about his patient coordinator Elsa, she is the sweetest, nicest person that will go the extra mile, to make sure your every need is taken care of. This is not a 9 to 5 job for her, she literally takes her work home with her as she is available 24/7 for what ever you need before, during and after your surgery when you return home. I promise if you decide to make Dr Victor Gutierrez your Plastic Surgeon, you will not be disappointed!

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That's great!
It's SO good to hear from you, Dee! Glad that you're doing well! Hug that grand baby for me & take good care of yourself! Hugs to you!
Thanks, what's new with you? any plans for surgery???
I've gained some of my weight back so I'm holding off on surgery. It's so darn hard to keep the weight off. I'm working on it again & when I get back down to where I was last Spring, I'm going for it!
I am scheduled for a posterior lower body lift in a few weeks. I had a TT 2 years ago. Do you have any suggestions for recovery? Any special items needed to make healing/recovery easier? It sounds like you had a fabulous recovery/healing. Was laying on your back uncomfortable with the incisions on the backside?
The use of a hospital bed made life the easiest the first week after that in a reg bed I just used a ton of pillows. I used them behind my head and under my knees. Some people sleep in a recliner. I didn't really need too do that. I was ready at home if it was needed. I think taking the arneca (sp) everyone here talks about it and I believe it made a difference with the bruising and the fast healing. I would say eat lots of protein to help with the healing and get tons of rest, and take things slow and you should do just fine! good luck I will be following your journey.
Wow that is awesome, Hope the mole check was all clear, My scar is still quite pink and bruised looking on the side, Not able to wear jeans for a long time only for short term.. But hope it gets better, do you have a time line when you are getting your thighs done? Mine won't be until next year. WIth all you have had done I am glad you are such a great healer!! :D hugs my friend
Thankfully moles were all fine....good to have them checked and I am planning on the end of summer most likely Aug, if I can come up with the money....I will be so happy to have them done. Of all the areas on my body that needed fixing the thighs were the worst and they are the one part that after all these surgeries still look horrible!
Can you post any recent pics? I'm really concerned about traveling there but your results are so good!
UPDATED FROM AZDee
3 months post

Three months out, could be three years out....

Thankfully I feel 100% healed, no signs what so ever that I recently had surgery. As I said it could be three years rather than 3 months...I just learned that the Hyperbaric treatment costs that were submitted to my insurance company for my after care were approved and all the money I paid were applied to my large deductible. They were sent in as wound care, and it was approved so please if you are planning a large procedure and you want to assure a good healing, please consider doing a few hyperbaric treatments it will make a great difference. Just google hyperbaric treatments for your area and see if there are any clinics close by. The one I went to was a private clinic that many of the local Plastic Surgeons use for their patients.

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Glad to hear you are doing great I hope in another month I can say the same !!!
Hi Dee! I didn't know about the Hyperbaric treatments when i first started surgery. I just found a groupon for those!!! May have to try it out :-)
They were my insurance policy for good healing since I
Was not close to my doctor....
Hi Dee....I just PM'd you. Looking forward to chatting.
I PM'd you too...
Thank you for sharing your review. I'm curious as to why your TT scar goes up in the middle.
I am having it revised, my surgeon mentioned fixing it as the point was the old belly button. He was not able to ge yet a good pull due to the old vertical scar. I didn't want the old scar cut at the time but now see I should have the cut redone to get a better pull...it was nice that he was the one to say he wanted to improve it...
That is great that he takes pride in his work and wants to fix it. Congrats on finding a good doctor.
He and his staff are the kind of people, you want to continue seeing, simply because they are so nice. It could become a little addictive, finding reasons to keep going back...Lol But seriously I still have a way to go before I get to that point...
Hey Dee How you are better and better. How many days after LBL did you fly back home? Were you in any discomfort on the way home?
I flew home one week after the surgery. Dr. G said I would not even need a wheelchair, he was right I felt fine, but I did use the wheel chair so I didn't have to carry my carryon bag and so I could board first...Hey why not...I felt fine in the airplane no discomfort at all...I still had my drains but that was no big deal either...
UPDATED FROM AZDee
3 months post

Pricing for Surgery in Mexico

This is a subject that I have steered away from until now. I would like to say a few things on the subject. When I had surgery last year at another clinic I stated the prices that I was quoted when I first signed up to go but was it the price I paid? No, there were so many additional costs, such as day of surgery labs, EKG's, anesthesia, garments, pain meds, implants, and of course recovery. I don't like having those prices listed on those reviews because I feel it gives a false sense of cost. Because of all of that I decided to stay away from the money aspect when reviewing this surgery. I don't want to list a certain price then have someone upset that they were quoted a different price as each surgery is unique. Some people require more work than others even doing the same type of surgery, thus the difference in price. I will tell you this though, this time with Dr. Gutierrez the price I paid covered all the extras with the exception of my after care. I can tell you that Dr. G's prices fall right in line with other reputable surgeons in Tijuana. It is super easy to get a specific price quote from the good doctor, simply email them what you are interested in having done and they will tell you how and what to take pictures of. You then email them the photos and Dr. G will review them and send you a quote. No pressure, should you want to pursue it you then contact them, they will not contact you again, unless you request it. It is a very easy process. I hope you all understand my feelings on this subject. Thanks...

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Hi Diane! i was **not** a fain of the bio-oil at all! Even my skin seems a bit "sensitized" around my incisions as well. i have had the best luck with the silicone treatments - specifically the mepitac tape has been a fave as it stays on, i can reuse it 5 or 6 times and the incisions stay soft. It is a "good value" product for sure.
PS - don't beat yourself up **too** bad over the bio oil! it **is** actually made for scar treatment - it was not unreasonable to use it as such ;-O
More pictures, Dee! Lol. Any updated ones to compare to your 4 week one? And I just read the storm of comments on a mutual friend's blog. Damn. Sine people! Unbelievable. That's why I rarely post or comment anymore. A few nasty people sure can affect the tone of the entire board. Unfortunate as this site has a wealth of information.
Okay I will have my daughter take some tomorrow...I hate pictures... You would not have believed what that person wrote, it got taken down but she was horrible in what she said...
Inbox me, or FB or call. Couldn't have been good by the sh*tstorm that followed. People! That kind of person is why I rarely post
I'd love to see updated pics as well. Your the one that went before me and I keep checking back to see what to expect in changes and there's no new ones. How has the spot healed up that you used the bio oil on? Was it quick? I've been tempted to use it on my incision and I'm thankful for your post. With the information you've shared, I'm not going to chance it.
*Wow* I'm speechless. Read your entire review and I'm at a loss for words. .. you look fabulous! If I can have results half as good as yours I'd be one happy girl. Thank you for sharing your journey with us :)
Thank you Comingsoon.newme. 7.5 weeks post op and I'm pretty happy. Can't wait to get a true indication of the end result at around 3-4 months post op. Best of luck with your journey. Keep in touch :)
Girl I am gonna have to have some updated PHOTOS here! iHow are you doing?
Sorry, I have been so busy with work that I have forgotten to do this. I need to get my daughter to take some when she is visiting, as my hubby will not take anymore for me to post on the internet...haha He's so funny, he took some when my surgeon requested them, but that's it. He thinks it's weird that I post these. He just doesn't understand what this site is all about :)
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