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43 Years Young, 4 Kids, in Much Need of a Mommy Makeover....time for an Upgrade!!! - Dominican Republic

UPDATED FROM shelly43
5 days post

tummy tuck scar

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WORTH IT$6,540
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Luis A. Mejia, MD

Luis A. Mejia, MD

Plastic Surgeon

4.3 | 187 Reviews
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July 22, 2016
Looking good!
July 22, 2016
Thanks hun
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July 22, 2016
I got a quote from Duran but I need to lose 23 more lbs. I look forgot to getting a tummy tuck, breast lift and Lipo on inner thighs. I'm also going to check out other Drs. Good luck on your recovery.
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July 22, 2016
Your welcome!
July 24, 2016
You look awsome! Just curious what size you were in pants prior to surgery? Did you get any lipo? I'm pretty small too and feel like I don't need lipo. It would be nice to save some money on skipping it and less work on my body.
July 24, 2016
Also curious about inner thigh lipo?
July 24, 2016
I wore a 12 in pants. I needed lipo to my back.
July 24, 2016
I added that at the last minute.
July 25, 2016
Just saw this. How is the inner thigh lipo healing? Is it supper itchy? Is the skin more flacid? I guess that's why they tell you to wear your garments all the time.
July 25, 2016
I'm just bruised in that area. Other than that you can't tell
July 25, 2016
Looking good. Did you end up getting inner thigh lipo?
July 25, 2016
Yes.
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September 25, 2016
How was the inner thigh lipo? I want to get that too with my surgery
September 26, 2016
It didn't hurt at all. The back hurts the most.
July 26, 2016
How is the recovery house? How is the staff?

Did you go over or under the mucle? What kind of implants did you get?

Is it possible for you to ask Dr. Mejia if he has ever done fat transfer to breast? Lefney says he would probably not do it. I'm willing to take a shot rather than getting implants. Maybe I should just get over the feat and go for it.
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October 5, 2016
I love the way she does her incisions on tummy tucks they are perfect
UPDATED FROM shelly43
5 days post

PO Day 5

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Today is PO day 5 for me and I feel a lot better. I'm not in pain more so discomfort. I'm very sore from the lipo but now that I have the foam pad underneath I feel a lot better. I'm getting my second massage today, lets pray it doesn't hurt as bad as the first one. I'm still in my first stage faja which is an xs, I'm not looking forward to my second stage xxs. I haven't been in an xs since high school...lol. So far I'm loving my results. Dr. Mejia is "The Man." I will do a full review once I'm home.

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July 20, 2016
I have 15 more days for me to join the flat side. I will be having a bbl, tt, and breast lift. Glad to see you are doing well any suggestions. My sx is august 5th
July 20, 2016
Don't bring a lot of stuff with you. So far I've used 1 night gown, 1 dress, no pads because i have the lipo foam on, I've used no chux (the recover house also have some) no creams, wipes, toothbrush, tooth paste and a face towel. For the most part you will not need very much. I'm in my room most of the day so I have on the faja. I only put on clothes when I go downstairs.
July 20, 2016
Thanks for the advice..happy healing 2 you..your results are already amazing!
July 20, 2016
You're looking fab so far from what I can see! Can't wait to see the updates and final result :) Glad you're feeling a bit better xx
July 21, 2016
Thanks hun
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July 21, 2016
DID YOU TAKE YOUR OWN PAIN MEDS? ARE THE DR.GAVE THEM TO YOU?
July 21, 2016
Both. I had my own and also Dr. Mejia gave me some.
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July 21, 2016
SO MY PERSONAL DR.WILL GIVE ME SOME SORRY IAM NEW AT THIS
July 21, 2016
They may but most likely they won't. I had some left over from a dental procedure.
July 28, 2016
What kind of meds did you bring? I also have some left over from a dental procedure and was wondering if they'll be strong enough.
July 28, 2016
I took ibuprofen 800 and was ok with that.
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July 28, 2016
Ok thank you
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July 28, 2016
Looking got diva fast recovery diva
July 28, 2016
Okay thank you, I have hydrocodon-acetaminoph. I see a lot of vicodin and percocet which are much stronger. But if you are good with yours I should be fine.
July 28, 2016
You shouldn't take those, they might not mix with what the doctor gives you. My roommate got really sick after mixing her meds and had to stay at the clinic 2 days.
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July 28, 2016
Wow so what about pain pump vs cocktail if you no of
July 28, 2016
I didn't get a pain pump. It's more discomfort than pain. It's nothing you can take for that.
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July 29, 2016
Ok love take care
July 29, 2016
Really prepare your self for the lipo. That hurts the most, the discomfort is unreal even almost 2 weeks out.
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July 29, 2016
Ok nothing can help?
July 29, 2016
Lipo foam makes it better.
July 22, 2016
you look AWESOME!!!! Question???? I don't see any drains in. Did you have them? and which RH are you staying? Did you pick or Dr Mejia?
July 22, 2016
I had 2 (breast and tummy tuck). The breast was taken out at po day 4. I still have the other one in. I'm staying at Rocio Spa, it's nice. Mejia gave me a list to pick from.
July 22, 2016
ok Thanks
July 23, 2016
I read where they like to massage with the arnica gel. Did you purchase the gel
July 23, 2016
No, I didnt. They use the gel with the ultrasound machine then oil with there hands. At the end she uses hot wax, don't know what's that for.
July 23, 2016
I'm going to contact my RH, it must vary from rh to rh. Thank you for sharing your journey
July 23, 2016
I got my massage at Rocio Spa.
UPDATED FROM shelly43
4 days post

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I'm not good at taking selfies. I'm laying on my back before my massage, which hurt like hell.

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July 20, 2016
Your boobs look nice and your waist looks snatched. Happy healing doll!
July 20, 2016
Thanks hun.
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July 20, 2016
He did a great job I'm next
July 20, 2016
He is the best. You're going to love him.
July 23, 2016
Looks great, glad your feeling better
July 23, 2016
If you don't mind me asking, how many cc did you decide on?
July 23, 2016
355 cc
July 23, 2016
Nice size
July 23, 2016
They look great
July 23, 2016
Thanks hun.