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Lipo Abs, Flanks, Thighs, Butt Sculpture and BL with Fat Transfer - Dominican Republic

UPDATED FROM Brendoll
2 months post

Update4 - 2 months

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Brendoll
WORTH IT$5,090
for about 2 weeks now gone cold turkey on taking constant daily painkillers. In the beginning the pain means you need to take painkillers to just get on with your day. I have also not been so good with the faja in the last two weeks I take it off for a day sometimes this is more because I started on a extra large faja which became too big by week 3 so went too a large faja which is too big by week 7 and am now having it mended to be smaller and set to a medium. I seem to shrink at the moment month on month the fajas are too expensive for monthly replacements. Also Using scar treatment too noticing a difference on the incision scars.
The Sx Pain only comes in the morning or after sitting or lying down for long periods. There is itching now which is rare but I assume part of the healing very annoying. A new one mood swings not often but almost weekly I think it's too much meds in my system maybe I was getting addicted.
My body has changed a lot and my self esteem is back the changes in the body does not change your life I find but your perception of yourself. You love you more and therefore others follow. It's been good rediscovering my old self. Am even now getting ready to beginning exercise again

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Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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M
September 4, 2016
Wat I did was turn my faja inside out and I took a needle and thread and I see my faja tighter it Dave me a lot of money I did this august 1st and. September first I sewed it again so I was able to turn my 2xl faja at least into a medium in a month.
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B
September 4, 2016
Thanks Hun was thinking the same thing took my last faja to a tailor who is tightening it for me...am rubbish at sewing.
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J
September 8, 2016
Totally agree about the pain after lying or sitting for long periods! Four months, when does it stop!?! Lol

Glad you're doing well and shrinking up, I got altered my first faja and then bought one after that is still tight but not uncomfortably tight like when I first got it. I work out on the treadmill about 1-2 times a week, I need to get it together though cause I got some post surgery weight to get off...think I'm going start this diet I tried once before. Happy healing!
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B
September 10, 2016
Thanks Hun, I look to you to see what's ahead thanks for your updates. Need to start the treadmill though it's only exercise I can manage at moment love running but likely to start just walking firstxx
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M
September 10, 2016
Hey, you look great. I understand exactly what you are saying. I am definitely starting to feel myself. I walk past the mirror and see my curves and have to do double takes. My sons have asked me not to wear leggings because people can see my mommy curves.
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B
September 10, 2016
Oh bless the boys :) price of being a hot mummyxx
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M
September 10, 2016
K hun
S
September 11, 2016
I love the way you look and just think its going to get bettet
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B
September 11, 2016
Thanks. I have to exercise now as I don't want to waste this opportunity but thanks Hun x
UPDATED FROM Brendoll
1 month post

Update3 - 1 month

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Brendoll
It's a month nearly to the day. I am so happy I know it's suppose to be at least 3 months before you see good results but mine are extremely noticeable. I have had zero complications and no infections I hope this continues. I credit this to both the doctor and the nurse at my recovery villa. She taught me good habits.

I have kept the 9kg reduction shocked to know I was carrying that much excess on my back and belly. My body is vastly changed from my upper body and midsection my curves are crazy pics do not do the doctor's work justice. The fact you can see the top part of the binkni when before it was swallowed by the belly fat. I used to look 7 months pregnant all the time.

Very excited to see the results once my swelling goes am still quite swollen. Have liquid still in my back and tummy so very impressed even with all that. Nothing fits me and my clothes look like maternity wear around my mid-section.

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C
August 8, 2016
wow you look amazing
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B
August 8, 2016
Thanks hunx can't wait to exercise and the end of all the recovery pain
M
August 9, 2016
Can u update more pics would u recommend him
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B
August 9, 2016
Sure will post more in a few weeks as my journey continues. For me he did great work I was not aware I had got so out of proportion. How I look now naked is how I thought I always looked in my head...lol. Do your research find a doctor you click with I turned down many great doctors because we did not click. I recommend research and going with your gut.
M
August 9, 2016
Thank u
N
August 10, 2016
Thank you! You look great, I have not heard of your doctor and I'm currently thinking of going with Duran. Please post more pics when you can! Happy healing
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B
August 10, 2016
Duran also does good work and I hear she's nice...good luck. Do your reasearch on everything when's your date hun
N
August 10, 2016
I am trying to schedule sometime in January. I'm just waiting for a date from duran
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M
August 11, 2016
Girl you look amazing!!!!
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B
August 11, 2016
Thanks Hun....the pain I swear as you get smaller it hurts more. Hope you doing good. am thinking of doing my thighs and arms but Mallol did such a good job having trouble finding a doctor who delivers results....hit me up if you know any good American doctors not too expensive otherwise back to Dominican I go.
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M
August 12, 2016
I don't think you'll find an American to beat mallols price girl! If it went perfectly the first time make sure he works his magic on you again, but you look banging :)
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J
August 21, 2016
You look so good am going in 4 weeks how dis you get your tourist card am having issue on the website
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B
September 10, 2016
Sorry Hun only saw this now. I got at the airport very easy but I did land at 4am so not much of a que. otherwise I here very long que normally.
UPDATED FROM Brendoll
15 days post

Update 2

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Brendoll
It's now just past 2 weeks post. The pain is manageable am able to move around more. Just finished the course of antibiotics the doctor gives. Still on pain meds and my swelling is reducing.
I had an 18 hour flight back and it harden the liquid swelling causing firbrosis which I had my doctor look at and a plastic surgeon all say it goes naturally. The liquid has already began to soften back to normal but it will take a month. So warning for those with long flights back but it corrects itself.
The great news I have dropped while eating quite a lot nearly 10lbs and it keeps dropping am amazed. Think doctor took over 14plus lbs off. People are commenting That they see the change even with the swelling and my pre surgery clothes are too big on my mid section my shape looks better.

I just need to fit in more massages 3 a day because of the firbrosis for a month they really make a difference my faja needs to now be smaller, but I am giving it another week before I buy one.

If anyone has any ideas or recommendations on the stage 2 faja let me know. Am hopeful that things continue to progress and cannot thank enough my nurse at the recovery house who kept me medically safe, clean and infection free plus she was very nice.

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L
July 20, 2016
Glad you made it home safely ... cant wait to see how your new body continues to take shape ...praying for continued happy healing hun !!!!
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B
July 20, 2016
Thanks the recovery has been an experience but great full how it's gone so far.x
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EG
July 20, 2016

Great to hear! Glad you're doing so well. Any new photos to share -- or if you're feeling brave we love video updates. 

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J
July 21, 2016
So glad to hear you were checked out and will be ok. You'll be good as new in no time.
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B
July 21, 2016
Thanks Hun been lucky and blessed
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M
July 21, 2016
Hey girl!! I ordered my stage 2 faja and flattening boardfrom shapesecrets :) glad to hear you got home safely
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B
July 21, 2016
Thanks boo will do the same hope you are ok too
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M
July 22, 2016
Yea I'm doing alright the swelling is going down. But I feel pain in my left butt cheek since I got back. I just pray it's only inflammation
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B
July 22, 2016
Check it out with your doctor don't wait. Dr mallol told me to see my doctor on landing as due to distance his not around for follow ups. Please do the same for peace of mind.xx
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M
July 22, 2016
Yea I should haha I've been avoiding it because I didn't want to hear bad news. Did your doctor say everything is good?
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B
July 23, 2016
My doctor looked at me called a hospital spoke to a surgical department and insisted I was seen by a plastic surgeon. He sent me to have blood tests the full body check up and I saw the plastic surgeon specialist....yes all ok on all fronts. I just developed fibrosis from the long flight which is mostly resolving as we speak. Am getting physio on it massages from them and exercises all good.
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M
July 27, 2016
Good good! It turns out I just have cellulitis so I'm taking antibiotics for it
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B
July 27, 2016
Thank God happy healing hun