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40ish, Two Almost Grown Children- Looking for a Small Waist - Dominican Republic

UPDATED FROM Starrangel
1 year post

Improvement?

WORTH IT$4,550
Doctor should have discussed/ warned about loose skin

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The doctor is very responsive to any questions emailed to her. She is a little higher than some other doctors in D.R., but I preferred her prompt answers to my questions. But, she did not give very good post-op instructions or care. If you are prepared to fully educate your own self about post-op care or issues, she is a good choice.

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I totally understand your concerns. Your shape is amazing. Did you try Embrace or similar for scar therapy or will you consider a scar revision. I believe it can be used on old scars. Also for your back, can exercise help the skin tighten? What are your options if you aren't happy with it?
I do exercise and have good muscle time. I am using silicone scar strips (similar to Embrace). I had some Kemalog shots which flattened most of the raised areas but made light spots. The only solution for the loose skin is a back lift!
Thanks for the compliment: )
I used Embrace. Minimal change
Luckily my insurance covered a scar revision.
It's been a while, how are you doing?
I'm great. I've maintained my weight and glad to be healthy overall. Thanks for asking. I am getting a tattoo across my tt scar soon though.
Yes please update. The doctor did not recommend any skin tightening procedures ???
Nope. I consulted with other doctors and one said the only resolution was cutting skin, another said more lipo on the back and some laser type skin tightening
UPDATED FROM Starrangel
1 year post

Cute shape in clothes though

Dr. Medina did a nice Lipo job, gave a cute shape. She did not warn about loose skin possibility on my back from aggressive Lipo (which I now have)

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Hi
You mentioned Dr Medina’s gives you a nice curvy bbl shape.

I’m actually thinking of having her do my Bbl, but I’m concerned about the recovery house.
Choose the recovery house very carefully. An actual nurse being there would be best. Someone that can monitor for infection, abnormal pain or discharge.
i have never come across this doctor, really looking for a female to do bbl and breast fat transfer - she seems to have done a nice job
ooo - wouldn't be using her --- not very what im looking for in a Doctor
Several doctor's prices in Florida are almost the same as in the Dominican republic (now). I advise find a doctor there.
Good luck!
UPDATED FROM Starrangel
1 year post

WARNING

If you are going to use Dr.Medina be sure to discuss this with her BEFORE surgery because she did not mention these important things to me AT ALL !!!
(My surgery time was moved up from 1130 am to 630 am, while I was in the hospital. Doc rushed me into surgery to fill a time slot with almost know discussion .)

1. Show her a pic of the shape butt you want....heart, bubble, hippy. She never asked me details or explained her surgery plan. I wanted heart but have a bubble.

2. Have her SHOW you everywhere she will Lipo and transfer fat or cut. This could have saved me from the unrequested tummy-tuck.

3. Make sure you take someone with you to surgery, even if you have to pay a local. Some hospital staff was very rude and unprofessional, while I was drugged and weak.

4. Make sure you ask a lot of questions about post-surgery care. I had told her my sister keloids, but she did not pre-treat or post-treat for scar management

5. Learn and then discuss everything you can about post surgery infection signs, symptoms, treatment Dr. Medina should have ran a test for infection because of my severe pain in one area. She only gave Lyrica?! I HAD BAD POTENTIALLY CRITICAL INFECTION from that incision that required several lots of treatment.

Dr.. Medina was responsive to any text message/DM. BUT, as a doctor she should have been proactive to prevent the problems escalating.

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Exactly why I decided against her smh. DR sounds like a nightmare smh..
Is a nightmare