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1 year Post op Pictures
I lost a ton of weight due to a depressed/stressed episode so keep in mind that I'm really skinny here.
Read my review at the bottom about the 12th month update.
1 Year Update, Still in Contact with Dr. Arenas & His Team
SO much to say.
First I'll start off by saying that this is one of the best decisions I've made.
I really like my proportions because it looks natural and unexaggerated. My fat used to develop on my flanks and lower abdomen.... I know I don't have these pictures are not the best voluptuous shape but this is due to the fact that I haven't worked out in several months and am recovering from a major stressful event in my life that had me sick and skinny, not eating well for about 3 months where I lost about 12 lbs.
I have a small frame so this is a considerable amount of weight for me.
I must say though, my shape looks AMAZING in dresses or just simple jeans and a top.
Dr. Arenas had a good vision and was sure to make me look natural but still filled out my bottom half.
Healing:
The worst is still the first 2 weeks,
Then it just becomes annoying to not be able to sit down correctly, but I can finally do it ALL.
SCARS:
Unfortunately, my skin did not react the best with scarring. I used Mederma twice a day for 4 months and saw little results. I've stopped during my stressful period but I will be using it again at 3 times per day. I am also considering going to a skin care clinic to use microdermabrasion or some other method to help make the scars go away.
CONFIDENCE:
I feel so much better in clothes now and in a bikini. Everything compliments my shape.
DR. ARENAS :
I can always rely on his speedy responses. I recently needed something from his office and assistants and right away the next day I had an email reply from him and his assistant even called me. This is the type of Dr. that truly cares about you from start to finish. I am so grateful I found his services and I really can see and feel how much care he puts into his work and his patients. I don't feel like just another number. I have been to many offices that make me feel like I'm just another person or that I'm impeding on their time and even some offices that I could tell were purely driven by $$$. THIS PHYSICIAN (Dr. Rafa Arenas), HIS TEAM, ANESTHESIOLOGIST, ASSISTANTS and OVERALL EXPERIENCE was truly PHENOMENAL.
Very quick replies, caring, professional & outstanding work. If you are considering doing this procedure, please look no further, this is the team you can trust and that you want to work with!
2 weeks post op
Sleeping still sucks but i have less pain!
Provider Review
Extremely professional and very welcoming. He is biligual and great at explaining about what you can expect from the procedure. I am so fortunate that I found him after having a not so wonderful experience with a different doctor in Thailand. From the beginning till post op, you will always feel cared for and important to Dr. Arenas & his team. The anesthesiologist Marco was tender as well. I remember almost everyones faces and names they always greet you and talk to you before doing anything to you or taking you to different rooms. Having a surgery that requires General Anesthesia is very nerve racking but you never feel alone when you are in the hands of Dr. Arenas & his team. Vero the nurse stayed beside me the first night after my surgery. Poor her I don’t think i let her sleep. She is so smart & very responsive to text messages on whatsapp. Liz & Fatima take care of the more administrative work & they are really good at explaining what needs to be done etc The facility the Surgeon and his team work in is the perfect size, not too big, not too small, and very well staffed, very clean as well. I take pride in knowing I was in the hands of the Best BBL sculptor in Mexico Gracias Dr. Rafael Arenas!