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Great foundation laid, needs some finishing touches. r2 scheduled

UPDATED FROM Prototype
3 months post

Loving my results however, my butt is not one that...

WORTH IT$6,000
Loving my results however, my butt is not one that I woud even tell people that I payed for lol. Cardenas gave me a great foundation. honestly i dont want to come of complaining because tummy tuck was my main priority. My tummy tuck is awesome. I am healing well, no major complications, I have a hourglass shape. However, those 1200ccs aint looking like 1200ccs. Put it this way, my husband doesnt even know that I had the BBL procedure lol. Lucky for me because now he's on board for me to have it done.

So round 2 will be performed by Campos. he will be giving me more volume by injecting laterally, bottom and middle. i will be getting complete stomach lipo, waist, back and arms.

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Carmina Cardenas, MD

Carmina Cardenas, MD

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do you wish you would have went to Campos to begin with?
in retrospect I teeter with this especially since i met both docs prior to picking. my tummy tuck is really awesome, so it leave me a bit content. if i was all about my butt, honestly i might have been upset. not to discount things my shape still looks great but my butt needs help still.
Prototype i feel the same, if you dont have some butt to woek with going in u will need a r2 but overall i love my shape just the butt, coming from as flat as i was, still needs help lol
Roxyyyyyyyyyyyyy, omg i message you the other day. Okay since you are team Cardenas. I know you overtand me. I just expected more umph in the butt. i am lacking projection and volume. everyone have that signature hourglass but i think she kind of leaves you wanting a bit more. How are you adjusting to your new bosy? are you considering r2?
lol considering?? Consider it DONE! I knew going in that r2 would be needed for me because i was too flat. I just updated my review...NO PICS THO not until Dec
@RoxyHey Chica how u been!! @prototype I'm gonna read abt ur store wld like to c pics I'm #teamCardenas as well. Her tummy tuck is flawless. It seems that many are going back for round two. I hope I get it done in 1 round!!!
I feel the exact same way as you regarding the first sx! And am feeling the need to return for the exact same reasoning!
awww Forever, i am suprised you went to salama, you may fluff. give it time if not are you looking for r2?
I hope round two delivers your desired results. 1200CC can be a lot, but it certainly looks different on each body. I cannot wait to see pics.
thank you. honestly i hvent taken many back shot pics. i will keep you in the loop.
I know how u feel. Kudos and as long as u look better than u did going in u shouldnt be disappointed.
Exactly, i know that I have recieved my money worth overall. Im estactic for round 2! thank you!
Lol thats what I've been worried aboit!! Idk...what about you?! I think so because my frame will not accommodate a HUGE donk but i think I have enough for what i want.
i didnt think so eith but campos assurred me that he would find it!
Do you think you are going to have enough fat for a round 2?
yes i had a face to face consult and the doc assurred me that he could make a difference
I am in the same boat you are Prototype. Great foundation and no BBL to speak of. I seen a couple Drs. here in CA and they said for the volume I wanted I needed to gain 10 lbs ;-( not something I wanted to do after having lipo to back, flanks and a TT..lol Anyhow how much are you going to have to pay. I am going to get arms, inner thigh, under butt and flanks lipo again. Did you do it already? Thanks
I paid 3900 for r2
UPDATED FROM Prototype
16 days post

Thanks for all of the well wishes. Surgery went...

Thanks for all of the well wishes. Surgery went well and was almost uneventful. 2 days post op I woke up and went to pee...walker assisted. Mid way in my stroll I felt a little dizzy and fell. My bp was a bit low...i scrapped my knee and had to get it stiched. i think I was more pissed about that, lol. Well my vitals stabilized on there on. I was probably doing toooo much. idk

Well here are the deets. Over 6000cc's of fat removed, waist taken in 6 1/2 inches and about an 1inch over bb. 1200cc's each check and 300cc's each hip. My hips are reabsorbing and I am having a lot of swelling in my back and stomach. I still have in one drain. I am draining 25cc's per day still.

My scar is very low and thin. Recovery was painless. I stopped taking all pain meds on day 3. My supplement regime eliminated the lipo burn. I am very satistifed with Dr. Cardenas work. She gave me a nice corset tummy tuck, a bubble and an hourglass figure.

As you know, this was my 3/4th time to TJ...all is well, we are safe and sound and in one piece. Actually i'm planning another visit already ;-)

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Hey girl, glad to hear that your doing great... N damn all them cc's... I know your in pain, I can't wait to see some pics when you feel better... What are your pre op measurements?
Yayyyyyyyyy! I just know you are looking AMAZING! I'm sooooooo jealous right now! Welcome to the dark side!
@Supreme Congrats hunny bunny!! Happy healing. Cant wait to and ur results. Im definitely going to go back over ur regime. No pain meds after day 3. That's whr I want to b. Take care :)
!Hey! Its cv6300.(we met in tj). How are u feeling? Hope all is going well with u :)
how are you coming along doll?
Congrats!!! Your stats sound amazing!!! I so wana be where ur at come my turn. I'm glad your recovery is going so well.
UPDATED FROM Prototype
2 days pre

I couldnt sleep last night like it was Christmas...

i couldnt sleep last night like it was Christmas Eve. Im Mexico bound!!

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OMG where has the time gone?! Im excited for u babe!!!
Good luck and blessing to you. Wishing you an uneventful and succcesful surgery and recovery! Cant wait to see your banging new body. I am Cardenas March 2013 so of course I am confident she will work that magic!
Good luck on your surgery. Wishing you a safe and speedy recovery!
Good luck hun and keep us posted. I'm excited for you. I hope you have a safe trip. I can't wait to see your after pics! :)
Good luck Doll cant wait to see the new u
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