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I don't know what took me so long to write this...
I don't know what took me so long to write this review. Honestly, i just thought that i was that certain percentage that had less than satisfying results after plastic surgery. After years of insecurity and not being able to wear a bikini or anything showing my midriff i decided to see if i could have this corrected. After several consultations from plastic surgeons in Maryland (that is where i live, traveled to Miami for procedure) i realized Dr. Mendieta was too aggressive with my liposuction. I will admit that the doctors also said that some of it is loose skin, which is no ones fault...
My experience before the procedure was okay. I met with Dr. Mendieta and it was okay. He is a very nice guy, very charismatic. The staff was okay, as well. I've had better customer service but they were nice enough. Granted, it maybe new staff now seeing as how this was in 2009. Anyway, Post surgery was horrible. After the procedure the pain was unbearable. I do remember the nurse getting upset with me after waking up from the anesthesia. Very rude and curt. So besides that i remember the Doctor or nurse placing foam like stripes down each side of my abdomen (vertical). That was a horrible ordeal because i had some type of allergic reaction to the adhesive and it literally made me feel like my skin was on fire!!!! With the removal of the tape my skin was removed as well... I know, it was as horrible as it sounds!
I will say that my butt is fantastic! Even after 5 years my butt is really holding up and everyone loves it! I just feel like it was at the expense of my abdomen, which really sucks. I've contacted Dr. Mendieta and he wanted to do more lipo to correct the issue but he didnt really convince me that the problem could be fixed and there was other factors such as me being in the military and not being able to travel back to Miami because of my duty assignment.
The only other issue i have is that Dr Mendieta did not go up far enough with the areas that was liposuction-ed causing my upper body (dorsal roll) to be in proportion in relation to my "flat" stomach. My issue is he didn't even suggest that area should be liposuctioned, money wasn't an issue so i don't understand why that wasn't suggested. It's sad because the rest of the contouring was nice but all the surgeons that I've seen said he should have lipo'd that area.
So as of right now i have 3 different surgeons telling me 3 different procedures to fix this problem. 1st doctor is telling me i need a reverse tummy tuck. 2nd doctor is telling me i need regular lipo and the 3rd doctor says i need a fat transfer and maybe slight lipo. I dont know which procedure i should choose.
My experience before the procedure was okay. I met with Dr. Mendieta and it was okay. He is a very nice guy, very charismatic. The staff was okay, as well. I've had better customer service but they were nice enough. Granted, it maybe new staff now seeing as how this was in 2009. Anyway, Post surgery was horrible. After the procedure the pain was unbearable. I do remember the nurse getting upset with me after waking up from the anesthesia. Very rude and curt. So besides that i remember the Doctor or nurse placing foam like stripes down each side of my abdomen (vertical). That was a horrible ordeal because i had some type of allergic reaction to the adhesive and it literally made me feel like my skin was on fire!!!! With the removal of the tape my skin was removed as well... I know, it was as horrible as it sounds!
I will say that my butt is fantastic! Even after 5 years my butt is really holding up and everyone loves it! I just feel like it was at the expense of my abdomen, which really sucks. I've contacted Dr. Mendieta and he wanted to do more lipo to correct the issue but he didnt really convince me that the problem could be fixed and there was other factors such as me being in the military and not being able to travel back to Miami because of my duty assignment.
The only other issue i have is that Dr Mendieta did not go up far enough with the areas that was liposuction-ed causing my upper body (dorsal roll) to be in proportion in relation to my "flat" stomach. My issue is he didn't even suggest that area should be liposuctioned, money wasn't an issue so i don't understand why that wasn't suggested. It's sad because the rest of the contouring was nice but all the surgeons that I've seen said he should have lipo'd that area.
So as of right now i have 3 different surgeons telling me 3 different procedures to fix this problem. 1st doctor is telling me i need a reverse tummy tuck. 2nd doctor is telling me i need regular lipo and the 3rd doctor says i need a fat transfer and maybe slight lipo. I dont know which procedure i should choose.
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
2310 S. Dixie Hwy., Miami, Florida