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Lower Body Lift...
UPDATED FROM AZDee
9 months post
Just returned from the Dermatologist Office
AZDeeFebruary 19, 2015
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.
UPDATED FROM AZDee
3 months post
Three months out, could be three years out....
AZDeeAugust 22, 2014
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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September 10, 2014
Thank you for sharing your review. I'm curious as to why your TT scar goes up in the middle.
September 11, 2014
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...

September 12, 2014
That is great that he takes pride in his work and wants to fix it. Congrats on finding a good doctor.
September 12, 2014
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...
September 18, 2014
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?
September 18, 2014
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
AZDeeAugust 6, 2014
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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August 6, 2014
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.

August 6, 2014
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

August 8, 2014
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.
August 9, 2014
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...

August 9, 2014
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

August 14, 2014
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.

August 12, 2014
*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 :)
August 12, 2014
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 :)
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