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Scheduled round 2 after mommy makeover. Full back liposuction and arm

UPDATED FROM mamilex
5 months post

Still some pains

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mamilex
$8,000
My lower back ended up having major scar tissues...never had fats on my lower waist.. I don't know why he liposuction that area. Still having skin pains. Applying emu oil and Anica cream. Landed a new job with my own office and a personal secretary. Perhaps the new body helped my esteem, looking like a boss in my work suits, i guess...lol. commanding presence all over the building.....lol. so despite all pains.....beauty rules! Lol or brains....who knows? Its Amuuuurica.... probably beauty/sexy body.

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 1, 2016
Grats on the new job!
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July 1, 2016
Thanks
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July 1, 2016
Also jumpsuits, overalls and jeggings are my fashions now.....kinda hard to find outfit with my body shapes now. My work clothes are custom made from Africa... struggle is real lol
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July 2, 2016
OK nice
September 26, 2016
Hello...how are you liking your lipo results? I had a MMO by Ortega and I'm in the process of considering lipo....I did the consult for it and his recommendation is lipo of the full torso. I honestly think Ghurani lipo looks better but I feel so comfortable with Ortega I just can't go to anyone else.
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September 27, 2016
Don't get lipo from Ortega. My arm looks same, My back is ok, looks better than it was but he didn't do much. I still had to get laser lipo to smooth out some thing. But I also saw someone that he did a great job with. Me personally I will not go to Ortega for Lipo. I will only go for major surgery with him. I am already putting away money for 2018 BBL with someone else. After I have I have my second child. Yep after all that Tummy tuck! lol....after my MMO, Life/Work got better and I am in a position to have another child, house, etc. Praise be to God!
October 20, 2016
Wow...thats alot of money to spend and not be completely satisfied....I saw another person who had lipo with him and he did a great job...I guess its hit or miss. Dr. Ghurani BBLs are awesome so I figured his lipo work would be better....and you are correct Dr. Ortega major surgery is on point! Congrats on your blessings!!
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October 20, 2016
Thanks. Yep, he is hit or miss with liposuction. Am working out every day now. So am ok.
October 20, 2016
Hi can you share the info for the massage therapist is our area. Much appreciated.
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October 20, 2016
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July 2, 2017
Hi. Can you update with photos? You have been very informative on your journey. Perhaps an IG/YT if you don't mind sharing.
UPDATED FROM mamilex
5 months post

Back fats completely dissolved

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July 1, 2016
I think the skin is finally shrinking to where you can see what the Lipo did. You look great!
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July 1, 2016
Yep, this picture is actually 1 month old, back looks a whole lot better. Just the skin on my lower back hurts from time to time when touched.... about to see a local surgeon to see whats up....my primary physician thinks its scar tissues inside hardening up with nerves....who knows?...
July 1, 2016
After my c-sections I had a lot of pain from adhesions (scar tissue inside the body). The adhesions were like glue sticking things together in ways they weren't meant to be stuck. When I moved it hurt, a lot. So that makes sense. If it is the case stretching and massage will fix it but it's gonna hurt a bit. Once the adhesions loosen up you will feel as great as you look. :)
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July 1, 2016
Oh, wow ok, girrrl thanks for the information. Hope it goes away.
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July 1, 2016
do you have updates or pictures of your breasts? i'm very curious since he seemed to have done such a fab job on them
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July 1, 2016
Last pic, should be it. Still looks same. great! But i ll try to update. Underwire bra hurts tho. And its measuring DD in Walmart bra. Pretty sure am a D. Perhaps it just occasionally swelling. It doesn't fully heal for up to 1 year or so.
UPDATED FROM mamilex
4 months post

fingers crx

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Been wrapping my back with workout sweat waist bands under my full body compression garment....so annoying, BC I have to take it all off every hour to wipe off sweats....but it looks like its helping the tools flatten a bit. Sux I didn't pay to do more work than the surgeon, they don't calk lipo quick fix for no reason smh....

My lower waist above my buttocks are sinched like 0 fat pinch.... That's the only place that hurts the most,they r soooo sore. I think that's about the only place he did real lipo on.

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May 2, 2016
Your looking slimer in the back. How much was whole back lipo? Was it painful? We're you awake for it?
May 8, 2016
He charged me 2800, for me it wasn't to painfull the MM was way more painful than the lipo
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May 8, 2016
Wow i paid about 2300 arms and full back which now am thinking he just did lower back only. Yep, its not painful, over next few days....skin will be painful to the touch. In a week you fell like you had a huge fall and landed on your back & waist. Waist is the only painful part. But Tylenol will be good. Hope your result I'd better than mine. U r pretty slim, so the fats will melt off quickly.
May 9, 2016
I wonder why he charged me more but who knows why they charge the way they charge per patient. Other places were trying to charge me as much as 4000 in Miami. I pray the fat will melt right on off and I get the hour glass shape I'm going for and paid for. Are you not happy with your results thus far? BTW Thanks for the heads up of what I will be experiencing over the next week or so.

Happy healing and I'm sure you will look fabulous in a few weeks!!!
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May 9, 2016
Nope, but its too early to tell. Going to wait for 3 months, if the rolls are still there....then I all ask for revision. There is no way I can loose my back fat, With any exercise. if not I will be ok. Just was hoping to wear my backless dress for an event in July.
May 8, 2016
Hi doll, you are looking good. The same doctor just did my full back liposuction, waistline this past Thursday. I'm very bruised and of course swollen. I'm hoping to see some type of results by the end of this month. Happy healing to you. I'll post pictures next week after some of my bruising fades
May 9, 2016
What should i buy to prepare for my mommy make over?im getting lift implants lipo of sides and tummy tuck
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May 10, 2016
Anything that you will need when you had a baby. But most importantly hydrogen peroxide in. A spray bottle to gently sanitize everything & everyone. Comfy front closure loose dress, like hispital gowns and bra with front closure. Liquid food, preferred Gerber baby pouch fruits & foods. V8 power veggie juice and the green juice. Iron, bit c & bit A and prenatal vitamin. And someone that is brave, risk taker and loves you.
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May 10, 2016
I meant Vit c & vit A.
May 10, 2016
Thank u
May 12, 2016
I'm sure you will look beautiful and sexy in your backless dress in July!!!
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May 19, 2016
Looking goog