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Dr Cardenas Extended Tummy Tuck TJ #TeamCardenas - Tijuana, MX

UPDATED FROM whitegirlnobooty
1 year post

Life is good

WORTH IT$5,200
So I married that 'sort of bf' and I just wanted to update real quick to say, 2 years post op and I haven't regretted one second of anything I've done in regards to this decision. I've never been happier or more blessed. My mum got this done a year after I did, and her results are even more amazing. She, like me, can't express enough what a great decision it was. That is all

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Carmina Cardenas, MD

Carmina Cardenas, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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I don't see the stars but so far I would give her 5 stars. All.Day.Long

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It was great reading your experience. I am very interested in going to Dr. Cardenas. Out of curiosity, I find it hard to save money to pay for my procedure. Getting motivated to save my money vs spending it on clothes is extremely difficult. I keep telling myself 'next time i'll put money away' anyways i thought maybe you can motivate me through this process since you went about it the right way every step of the way. Do you know if financing is an option? Thank you for your input.
Hi there, was going through your pictures. Looking real good. Would you mind posting current post op pictures.
I'm actually super pregnant right now, haha. But my results were pretty consistent to the pictures, with the scars just fading more and more. The scar is not as thick or red but it is visible. Again, only if I'm down to bra and panties though
I don't know if she has financing options; you should email her. I do know several other women who were stoked with her, including my mom. But I believe they all paid in cash up front. Again, just ask. Fatemah is really lovely to speak with
I don't know if she has financing options; you should email her. I do know several other women who were stoked with her, including my mom. But I believe they all paid in cash up front. Again, just ask. Fatemah is really lovely to speak with
@anaboody there's no financing only cash or credit card :-)
Anymore updates?
not really, I’m still pleased with my results and have had 2 babies now. tt still very nice
Does your mom have a realself profile? I would ask for updates lol but I see you had another baby :-) BTW how did your tummy hold up to that??
my mum does not, but my tt held up great for two pregnancies, total
Congrats on your baby! Can you please give us an update on how your TT held up after pregnancy?
I’m so sorry I stopped checking here! in reply the tt held up fine with two further babies, actually! I’m trying now to finally lose that weight I gained. my stomach is still flat except for being squishy with the baby weight. still very happy about my results
I love your story!
ty!!
UPDATED FROM whitegirlnobooty
3 months post

Quick update!

I'm almost 3 months post op. Swelling almost completely gone, except right under the scar and above the pubic bone. Very easy to hide with clothes on and somewhat without clothes. Scar is looking good. Need to get my scar FX belt to help reduce the image. Been trying to remember to rub the scar firmly to break up the tissue but it's painful so I don't do it nearly as often as I should. I'm doing AMAZING. I cannot express how this has changed my life. I have a sort of bf now and he tells me all the time what a great body I have. Dr C gave me my LIFE back and I will never be able to thank her enough. I added some new pics. She gave me this sexy as hell shape. For anyone wavering on the decision, I can't speak for other Dr's, but I can tell you that Dr Cardenas is an angel. I am so beyond grateful. Do it, ladies. Don't overthink it, don't let the negativity of others and especially of yourself, stop you from taking back your body and looking as fabulous and sexy as you want to. That's all. Happy healing and journey to you all

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It's good to hear that everything is going well for you!!
Thanks!!! I'm ridiculous happy about it :D
Looking awesome awesome!!!!
Thanks babe!!!
Oh my goodness. You look FANTASTIC! Sexy is right! Whoohooo!
awwww thanks!!!! I've been eating real clean and running so that helps :D
You look fantastic!!! Congrats on the bf!!!
Awwww thanks :) xx
u look really good! why does she like to do these Extended TT though? I've seen them on alot of her patients....
To be able to cut the love handles off
UPDATED FROM whitegirlnobooty
2 months post

One more thing! Dr C told me that once the scar...

One more thing! Dr C told me that once the scar is pink and there are no more scabs, you need to rub it firmly! Circular motions. She showed me how, you start from one end and, in a circular motion, rub the scar very firmly (almost to where it hurts, but not quite), working your way to the other side. This helps the scar go down. If you're at 7 weeks post op, like me, you'll notice that the scar is raised, kind of ropey on the inside. To keep it from setting like that you must rub it. I didn't see any advice like this on any of the blogs I read, which is crazy because Dr C says it's important for the final appearance of the scar. You don't want the scar to be all raised, you want it to be flat at some point. Anyway, I wanted to pass that little gem along. Happy healing! xx

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Soo happy to read your updates! Officially 6 weeks until my surgery and your posts are keeping me motivated! We neeeeeeed pics! Glad to hear you are doing well! How are your arms looking?
Oh that's nothing!!! 6 weeeeeeeks!! I'm so excited for you. If you like, I can pm you my number and if you need ANYTHING before, during or after, I would be happy to help. I will get pics up soon :) My tummy is so tiny I love it. You will too. Arms are looking better, I'm just going to have to put in more work to make them a bit more svelte :D
Eeeee! That is awesome about your waist!! I can't even contain my excitement! YESSS please inbox me your number! I'd love to have a buddy that understands what I'm going through. Are you cleared to exercise now? I want to know when I should plan to get back in the gym after. I've been busting my bum trying to get in the best possible shape before I go under. I'm sure you arms still look amazing. Just work those babies with some tricep dips and push ups! Lol hope to hear from you soon!
Yeah seriously, I've been following your blog...you are doing awesome :) I'll pm you and I hope I can help. I had a lady from here do the same for me, she was a week ahead of me on her surgery. Made a huge difference, even when she was just cheering me up during the painful times. You're clear to work out at 4 weeks, starting slow. For me, I'd been running almost everyday, anywhere from 2-4 miles. So I started that first week just walking a mile but my energy was so good and after that, I just decided to go for it and I bumped the walk to 3 miles. No problem. Dr C said to just start easy and go with what your body tells you. If you're in shape prior, you'll probably bounce back pretty much around 4 weeks. Test yourself slowly. I'm 7 weeks and I can run a mile. I want to break 2 miles by end of next week. I feel fit enough and my healing is enough that I know I could do more, once I get my endurance back. Hope that helps!
Sounds like you had a great experience. Happy for you. You look great. And you are so right. I'm 13 weeks po and my body is still changing.
Thanks babe, you look amazing also! 13weeks, that must feel so good :)
Hello. Do you have more after pix?
I'll post a few more in the next day or so :)
Thanks. Funny i just bought that same black shirt and i cant wait til i look good in it. my belly hangs out of it now.
Did yo get fat graphs to your butt? How do you like the outcome?
I did. I loved it. The butt turned out great, and even after it went down a bit, it's still more than I had and it looks much fuller. She also rounded out my hips which I didn't want, BUT I can see why she did. It made the overall look more natural so I'm good with it. Just know that if you get a butt graph you need to be VERY specific. If you don't want hips you need to say so.
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