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32 Year Old, Mom of Two and in Need of Breast Reduction, Lift and Liposuction - Post 100lb Weight Loss. Cancun, MX

UPDATED FROM kitty2222
27 days post

Watching Paint Dry

WORTH IT$7,000
For some crazy reason every day when I take my bandages of to shower I have this hope of everything being healed. This is amplified if the day before I saw progress.

This morning I started to panic as I was hoping for almost healed wounds (wishful thinking) and was shocked. The realization made me think no healing had taken place. The thought of heading to Cancun sounds horrible to me.

I sent pictures to Danny...I was RELIEVED when she messaged back that Dr. Carmona was pleased with the healing and to keep doing what I was doing. To me it didn't look much improved, but at this point I know he is more than willing to let me know if there is a concern. Felt great to hear and Manuka honey is doing the trick. I would do almost anything at this point to be healed up. The scar is the least of my concerns.

It has been awesome to see the swelling almost gone form my liposuction. I must say I look sculpted...can't believe this stomach is attached to me.

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Marco Carmona, MD

Marco Carmona, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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Dr. Carmona is an incredible plastic surgeon. He has completely transformed my uneven breasts into beautiful breasts, I didn't think was possible. Other surgeons wanted to do a reduction plus implants...he is the KING of breast reduction/lifts. My breasts look full everywhere and certainly implants weren't needed. I have only been impressed. Dr. Carmona's patient coordinator Danny is top notch. Best coordinator I have worked with in terms of prompt and personal responses. I wish I was going to Cancun just to hang out with Danny and not have the recovery period. She is professional and kind, truly like an old friend. I find Cancun to be much more practical and laid back than Tijuana. Cancun you only need a EKG if you are over 40. Tijuana everyone is required. For me I think it is common sense medical practice and does not go overboard on precaution. I feel like the medical tourism is so competitive in Tijuana the surgeons have gone slightly overboard on precautionary measures. I don't for a second feel Dr. Carmona takes safety lightly, more the opposite. He knows what is necessary and does that, I feel confident in him as a surgeon because it is obvious he is confident in what he does.

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Shucks, sounds like one needs LOTS of patience!
Haha this is soooo true. Requires more patience than I thought I had. Thankfully seeing progress helps.
You have two kids - that's already proof of resilience! :-) What are the scars like now and how long since you started using the honey and are you still using it?
I have extremely fair skin so the scars are bright red right now, but will fade over time. The vertical wound is still healing but I have steri strips on it with hopes of bringing the wound together as much as possible. The opening on my nipple is 95% closed (thank goodness). I am still using the honey until the wounds are closed, then I can start scar gel. I started the honey 2 weeks ago.
I haven't posted photos because they look worse in photos than it really is.
Have you thought of making an appointment with either another PS or your primary doc? I think it's worth it to ensure that infection is at bay --- a pic isn't the same as up close and personal and blood tests. Your wounds made me a little nervous...Hoping things are much better this past week. Best
Yes, I have thought about seeing someone here. However it is healing well now and there isn't actually an infection, so there isn't anything a local doctor can do for me. Pictures make it look so much worse than it really is, not sure how that works. Dr. Carmona has been excellent and walking me through the healing process and getting things healed as fast as possible. It is crazy how well the Manuka honey is helping. I appreciate your concern.
how are you
Each day gets better, healing up fast now with the honey.
that's great news post a picture soon
Glad to hear things are healing. It sounds like you are lucky because sometimes these areas take months to heal making it hard to be patient. It would be helpful if every few months you posted photos so ladies experiencing a similar healing path can see that it works out. Consider how comforting it would have been for you, if when you noticed the black areas developing had you seen a series of photos that included the progress of healing and then the scar contracting and fading. You could ease the minds of countless women.
How are you doing? I suppose most of the swelling has resolved by new and the wounds have closed; so, I am wondering how your breast shape and position turned out.
I'd love an update if you even log in here. I'm looking into an explant and lift with him.
UPDATED FROM kitty2222
26 days post

Manuka Honey is my new favorite thing!!

I am shocked at how well the Manuka honey is working. My wounds are certainly have a ways to go, but FINALLY things look to be healing rather than getting worse. The honey tingles when I put it on, it isn't painful but certainly is doing something on the wounds. The wounds have filled in and don't look as gruesome.

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I believe gamma treated is preferred when intended for use on wounds. I am glad things are improving for you. Be sure to post updates of the healing.
how did you here about using this product ? further that's great news so glad it wasn't infected what a big relief
Research online after the doctor said to use honey. I just ordered another brand of it that is certified to be true Manuka honey. The one I am currently using is not...but it is still working. I just want this healed up ASAP. I will be thrilled when I only have scaring to worry about.
thank you SOOOO much for sharing your journey - it has really given me hope!!
Have you had surgery? Pretty sure my complication is somewhat normal but not to be expected. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. It is like watching paint dry waiting for this to heal.
Hey. No, I haven't had surgery (yet) Have severe asymmetry to fix and about also 100 pounds to lose first and no idea where to start. The scarring really scares me... am wondering if Vaser lipo could work for the reduction and then maybe fat transfer to the smaller one... I don't want implants, but not built for little boobs, so no idea what to do, really. I believe in honey though, so now I'm thinking that maybe the knife is an option after all​...
Dr. Carmona will do scar revision once everything is healed. The areas that are closed up look amazing and I don't anticipate much of a scar. He is also really good at giving suggestions on the best procedure. With a 100lbs. to loose, have you thought of the gastric sleeve? Best decision I ever made!!
UPDATED FROM kitty2222
24 days post

Dr. Carmona called...

I guess my pictures were alarming to Dr. Carmona...me too. So he called me and went over the plan going forward.

No more hydrocolloid bandages as it was without a doubt making things worse. He believes the tight seal was keeping oxygen out and spreading bacteria. I am to keep washing with soap and water, then apply honey and put a dressing on. Do the honey 2x a day. Then hope for improvement. I am also to increase my protein. So more Ensure drinks and pray we get the healing started.

He was very nice on the phone and said to call him anytime. He also said it was his job to make sure everything healed. I appreciate him calling and discussing a path forward. Still really hoping there is no trip to Cancun in my near future.

The pictures are from yesterday...they look slightly better today after 24 hours with out the hydrocolloid bandages.

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Glad your doing better today. I'm curious why you would put honey on the incision. Did he recommend that?
Yes, he said to do it. I am slightly terrified to try it, but makuna honey is supposedly a miracle wound healer and bacteria fighter. Sounds crazy to me but worth a shot if the doctor says it is better than neosporin.
I have used the sterilized medical honey formulated with and without a gelling/thickening agent. Both seem was effective but you might want to consider the viscosity during use.
so glad the doctor called and that things are hoping looking better
Soooo sorry to hear about your rough recovery. You can buy Medihoney online (maybe in some drug stores), and i've seen research studies of it on open wounds that include pics and it works amazingly well, especially with hard-to-heal wounds (such as for diabetics when everything else had failed). The company website also has impressive pics....that would def be the best way to go. I pray things turn around for you, dear :)
Hey there! Is the honey helping?
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