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

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

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

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