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No Regrets with the Surgery or Doctor
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No Regrets with the Surgery or Doctor
Hope4meDecember 21, 2019
WORTH IT$14,750
Since I turned 50 I’ve developed significant skin laxity, and the expression on my face started looking hard and angry. The lines on my skin didn’t bother me as much as the fallen muscles and skin, and Botox stopped working for lifting my droopy eyes. I started researching how to improve my hanging skin without an artificial, filled, or pulled look. My goal has been to return to how I looked when I was younger, without looking fake, pulled, or done.
I chose Dr. Hector Miramontes for a facelift for several reasons:
• He specializes in facial surgery
• He has a unique approach with a super high SMAS facelift, using his own technique that he has developed.
• His technique to achieve a natural lift by improving the underlying muscles of the face.
• His experience of board certification and training with world renowned plastic surgeons.
• His location of moving back to his home of Mexico significantly reduces his overhead, making this type of surgery more affordable compared to my quotes in the US
• Excellent before and after pictures
• His reassurance of correcting his work if I’m not satisfied, requesting his patients stay for 2 weeks, and follow up care
A lot of reviews here describe their doctors as “a true artist”, I would describe Dr. Miramontes as a true scientist, he understands facial anatomy and how it changes with age. He seems passionate about his theories of how to repair the aging process, and gets excited when explaining them. He is NOT an assembly-line low budget international plastic surgeon, so don’t expect super low price . Dr. Miramontes is not a promoter of himself, and is a busy surgeon. His coordinator, Karen, is the person that arranges everything and answers questions before you arrive in Guadalajara. I didn’t have one-on-one consultation with Dr. Miramontes until Karen took me to his office.
My consultation: He spent a lot of time asking me questions and listening to my concerns. I explained that I didn’t want to change the natural shape of my eyes, but hated how my eyelids looked tired. I thought I needed upper Bleph, but Dr. Miramontes explained that my lids were not hooded, instead my eyebrows had dropped causing that appearance. We both agreed that an upper, mid, and lower facelift would be best for a completely youthful look. I’ve never had a doctor spend so much time consulting with me before.
Next Day Surgery: Dr. Miramontes performs at Innovare Hospital, which appeared newer, clean, and professionally operated. My surgery was 5 hours long, with 100s of meticulous stitches. After recovery, I was placed in my own hospital room, with my own nurse for 2 days.
Day 1: I’m not going to lie, this is major surgery and it feels like it. My nurse did everything possible to keep me comfortable, and Dr. Miramontes’ doctor assistants checked on me regularly. Dr. Miramontes gave me his personal cell number so I could contact him directly if necessary.
First Week: After 2 days I was sent back to my hotel suite with my Nurse, Lula, who was amazing. I started with 4 drains, and had 1 remaining drain left that Lula monitored. I looked pretty freaky, with staples and stitches, lots of bruising and swelling. I was able to switch to Tylenol after 4 days, took small walks, and lots of rest.
Second Week: I’m feeling good, but tire easily. The stitches and staples are removed, and I received ultra sound treatments at the hospital every day to improve circulation and promote healing. Some of the other patients got the hyperbaric chamber package to heal faster, I didn’t feel I needed this. I can already tell my results are amazing, and exactly what I’m wanting.
Third Week: I still have swelling and a blackeye, which is difficult to hide, but I have to go back to work. I get headaches if my day is too long, and I’m getting tired of sleeping on my back. I’m trying my best to keep my chin elevated as Dr. Miramontes requests. I’m getting some sensation back in my face, but everything feels extremely tight. So far I’m still very happy with my results.
I chose Dr. Hector Miramontes for a facelift for several reasons:
• He specializes in facial surgery
• He has a unique approach with a super high SMAS facelift, using his own technique that he has developed.
• His technique to achieve a natural lift by improving the underlying muscles of the face.
• His experience of board certification and training with world renowned plastic surgeons.
• His location of moving back to his home of Mexico significantly reduces his overhead, making this type of surgery more affordable compared to my quotes in the US
• Excellent before and after pictures
• His reassurance of correcting his work if I’m not satisfied, requesting his patients stay for 2 weeks, and follow up care
A lot of reviews here describe their doctors as “a true artist”, I would describe Dr. Miramontes as a true scientist, he understands facial anatomy and how it changes with age. He seems passionate about his theories of how to repair the aging process, and gets excited when explaining them. He is NOT an assembly-line low budget international plastic surgeon, so don’t expect super low price . Dr. Miramontes is not a promoter of himself, and is a busy surgeon. His coordinator, Karen, is the person that arranges everything and answers questions before you arrive in Guadalajara. I didn’t have one-on-one consultation with Dr. Miramontes until Karen took me to his office.
My consultation: He spent a lot of time asking me questions and listening to my concerns. I explained that I didn’t want to change the natural shape of my eyes, but hated how my eyelids looked tired. I thought I needed upper Bleph, but Dr. Miramontes explained that my lids were not hooded, instead my eyebrows had dropped causing that appearance. We both agreed that an upper, mid, and lower facelift would be best for a completely youthful look. I’ve never had a doctor spend so much time consulting with me before.
Next Day Surgery: Dr. Miramontes performs at Innovare Hospital, which appeared newer, clean, and professionally operated. My surgery was 5 hours long, with 100s of meticulous stitches. After recovery, I was placed in my own hospital room, with my own nurse for 2 days.
Day 1: I’m not going to lie, this is major surgery and it feels like it. My nurse did everything possible to keep me comfortable, and Dr. Miramontes’ doctor assistants checked on me regularly. Dr. Miramontes gave me his personal cell number so I could contact him directly if necessary.
First Week: After 2 days I was sent back to my hotel suite with my Nurse, Lula, who was amazing. I started with 4 drains, and had 1 remaining drain left that Lula monitored. I looked pretty freaky, with staples and stitches, lots of bruising and swelling. I was able to switch to Tylenol after 4 days, took small walks, and lots of rest.
Second Week: I’m feeling good, but tire easily. The stitches and staples are removed, and I received ultra sound treatments at the hospital every day to improve circulation and promote healing. Some of the other patients got the hyperbaric chamber package to heal faster, I didn’t feel I needed this. I can already tell my results are amazing, and exactly what I’m wanting.
Third Week: I still have swelling and a blackeye, which is difficult to hide, but I have to go back to work. I get headaches if my day is too long, and I’m getting tired of sleeping on my back. I’m trying my best to keep my chin elevated as Dr. Miramontes requests. I’m getting some sensation back in my face, but everything feels extremely tight. So far I’m still very happy with my results.
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UPDATED FROM Hope4me
29 days post
4 weeks
Hope4meJanuary 1, 2020
I'm at 4 weeks now and I'm still happy with my results. Most of the bruising is gone, and my nerves are regenerating.My incisions have completely healed. I'm looking forward to coloring my hair and exercising again.
Replies (22)
January 5, 2020
wowoow...incredible...did you travel alone? Any lumps or bumps? You mentioned staples...where were they?
January 6, 2020
I traveled alone, and a friend flew in after I was out of the hospital and stayed for a week. I did meet other patients that also traveled alone. Having the private nurse helps! No real lumps or bumps, but I still have a little swelling, which I'm told is normal.The staples were in the scalp incision which elevated my brows and forehead. The incision was from ear to ear over my head, kind of in the same pattern as where a headband is placed. It is invisible because of my hair.
January 6, 2020
Would be really grateful if you could post what your incisions around your ears look like now. Thanks so much!
UPDATED FROM Hope4me
1 month post
5 weeks
Hope4meJanuary 6, 2020
I've had some members ask to see my incisions, so I'm posting them. I can't say enough how blown away how well I've healed.I got breast implants over 10 years ago, and these incisions look 100% better than that surgery at 5 weeks. It's extremely difficult to see the incisions on my breasts, so I know these incisions will be completely invisible soon. I still have some bruising behind the ears, but if I put a little make-up there I have no problem putting my hair up.
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January 7, 2020
is anyone else not able to get a response from this doctors office?
January 8, 2020
I initially contacted his patient coordinator, Karen, through Real Self by clicking the consultation button. All my correspondence was through email, and she also runs his website. Dr. Miramontes speaks English, but I highly doubt anyone in his actual office speaks English.
January 9, 2020
the phone rings and goes dead and the email bounces back? Can someone else try now ?
January 7, 2020
did you get lip injections?
January 8, 2020
Not during my facelift, I haven't had lip injections in about a year and a half.
January 7, 2020
You look amazing @ 5 weeks do you still feel some tightness and numbness?
January 8, 2020
Thank you! Dr. Miramontes does what he calls an internal corset on the neck area. It felt very tight the first week. My muscles and tendons are still tight on my neck, but I have complete flexibility and it's not painful. My face and neck were numb at first, most of the feeling has come back. I get tingling and nerve zaps as everything regenerates itself.
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Thank you