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Time for a Tune-up - Mexico
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I'm very excited about my scheduled surgery with...
FlutterflySeptember 2, 2016
WORTH IT$5,300
I'm very excited about my scheduled surgery with Dr. Carmona in Cancun. I need lifting in my mid-face area as well as my brow. I think people look best when the cheek area is addressed with a facelift. I've don a lot of research and I choose Dr. Carmona for a MACS Lift. I'm scheduled for December. I can't wait! I'm tired of looking tired. Danny is wonderful. I'll post pictures when the date is closer.
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December 26, 2016
Oh he's great and so is Danny. My wife got her ears pinned back by him and she is happy. Good luck
UPDATED FROM Flutterfly
5 days pre
Four days until,surgery-makeup suggestions needed.
FlutterflyDecember 10, 2016
I'm preparing for my trip to Cancun. Any advice for those that have been? I booked my last three days at a resort on the beach. I love the beach and I think having a beachside room will be healing for me. Otherwise I'm staying at the place included in the package. Danny is wonderful and is very quick to answer all my questions.
I fly back home after a week. I'm scared I'll look like Frankenstein. Any makeup suggestions? I'm taking bromelain supplements. I'm also going to eat as much fresh pineapple as possible the next few days. I'll take before pictures this weekend.
I fly back home after a week. I'm scared I'll look like Frankenstein. Any makeup suggestions? I'm taking bromelain supplements. I'm also going to eat as much fresh pineapple as possible the next few days. I'll take before pictures this weekend.
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December 14, 2016
Although you will probably be advised to avoid make-up on the incisions until they are healed, it is important when at the beach to avoid UV radiation on healing tissues to avoid darkening. The sand and water will be reflecting the rays as you know; therefore, overhead protection alone will not suffice. A scarf is likely the best protection for the incisions at the beach. I would expect minimal bruising with swelling being the most visible evidence of recent surgery. However, it is important to remember that others do not notice swelling or bruising on our person nearly as much as we notice them on our self. A thick concealer on any bruising might make you feel better and sunglasses will hide any slight "black eyes" created by the lifting of the forehead. I do not think you will have as much bruising as you are imaging and hair easily "hides" incisions. I had slight bruising on one side of my neck in an area smaller than a lemon.
December 14, 2016
Thank you for the helpful information. I'm packing scarves and I bought some heavy duty concealed:) I'm nervous but very excited!
December 26, 2016
Frightening experience at the hotel (wouldn't have expected that at the fiesta Americana. We have stayed there before) but glad you were ok (except for the high bp it caused...). Looks great so far and can't wait to see final results.....
December 26, 2016
Hello Nancy, actually the Fiesta was great. The hotel I stayed at near the hospital is where the incident happened. I was treated like a queen at Fiesta. I'll go back there:).
UPDATED FROM Flutterfly
4 days post
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FlutterflyDecember 21, 2016
Dr. Carmona is exceptional. I had my surgery on December 16th. I promise to post some photos when I'm back in the states.
Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf! Here's a post about what some others wish they'd known pre-op. Please do upload photos when you get a chance and keep us posted!