CTT w/muscle repair, FG to butt, lipo entire back, neck, thighs w/Dr. Cardenas...DONE! SO HAPPY 17 months later!!!

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Carmina Cardenas, MD
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So it's been 17 months (December 2014) and I'm still beyond thrilled with my results!

  • 23 Dec 2014
  • 1 year post
I have a body I would NEVER have if it wasn't for Dr. Cardenas and her staff, and I get stares and compliments all the time because she made me so curvy and NOT boyish. And nobody knows I wasn't born with this ass, so that's super fun too. :) I don't regret for one second the choice I made, even with all the complications, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. If I ever decided to have plastic surgery again I would haul my ass back to Tijuana and go visit my favorite Mexican doctor in the world. If you're debating her but are scared, I totally get it but I really do believe she can give results no American doctor can. Recovery will kick your ass but that's the price we pay for stretching our bodies out to the point of no return, right? :) Love you all, hugs and [RS bleep] and love yourselves!!

Almost one year later and this is honestly the best thing I've ever done for myself!!

  • 7 Jul 2014
  • 1 year post
So my surgery will be one year ago on 7/17 and you guys...I am thankful every stupid day that I was able to do what I did. I haven't gained any weight back but that's because I watch what I eat and work out every day. I've noticed thought that when I DO gain weight, it's in totally different places...instead of my gut like it used to be it's in my hips and ass. Regardless, I'm so grateful for my experience and don't regret for one second choosing Dr. Cardenas. She gave me results I don't think many other doctors could have. I have curves and I don't look like a 12-year old boy and this makes me smile. :) I'm including lots of bikini pictures because for the first time since I was 13 freaking years old, I can squeeze my ass into one and actually feel good about it. The feeling is priceless!! Hugs and [RS bleep] to all of you!!

My newest obsession and more before and afters...

  • 17 Feb 2014
  • 7 months post
So, kickboxing. Holy [RS bleep]. It destroys me but I love it so much. I go to a Muay Thai gym and its an hour and 15 minutes of pure cardio, which means every crevice and inch of my body is sweating and I pretty much want to die...and then it's done and I realize I was just a badass and let's do it again. Amazing. :)

Oh, and more before and afters. And some new bikini pictures but I still haven't loved one enough to buy it.

And my boobs are becoming an issue in my quest to actually rock a bikini this summer because they simply refuse to be contained and pop out the sides. Stupid girl parts.

Hugs and [RS bleep] to all you beautiful gals. ?

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Carmina Cardenas, MD
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Ave. Paseo del Centenario 9580 -1803, Tijuana, Baja California
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  • 20 Jun 2013

This woman knows her shit! She is amazing at making a woman's body look like a woman's body, not a 12-year old boy's. She and her staff will hold your hand, walk you through everything and not be condescending to you, regardless of how many times you email/ask the same questions (speaking from experience here.) Trust me, if they can put up with my neurotic ass, they can put up with anybody. If you're having multiple procedures or a lot of body contouring, be prepared for a rough recovery, both mentally and physically...but she will work miracles on you. Check out my photos and see what I mean. I wouldn't trade her for any surgeon in the US. LOVES, LOVES, LOVES!!!