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Sergio Alvarez, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Right after SX

So, I wasnt going to write a review because I use IG more than I use Real Self but, I decided I will write one long one & post pics only from here on out. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
SX was scheduled on 05/15/2017 @ 6:30 AM. I arrived just around that time, they opened the doors up and I went inside. I sat in the waiting room for maybe 5 min when they called me back. (there was a girl there as well for a BA) once I got back there, they gave me a bag for my belongings and the infamous gown and such. I changed into that & she handed me a cup for a urine sample. Whatever testing was done (drug test, pregnancy test) was done outside the room, so I have no idea if or what my urine was tested for. Im assuming I passed because 2 minutes late Alvarez walked in, he began to mark me up & said he had just got there. The only thing he asked was "so we are going to put what ever fits right" & I said "yes". Nothing more, nothing less, no wish pics, no description... Just had faith in the man that was going to be partialy in control of my life for the next 2 hours.
Alvarez walked me into the OR; OR 3, to be exact. I laid down & in walked Chris. Surprisingly he was very calm & did have the same deminor that he had on Snap...I liked that, I got the feeling that he went off my vibe & was very warm and assuring. He realized I still had my rings & earings on....he had me take my rings off and give it to Gabby, however, I kept my earings in. He then, started the IV, I made small talk by asking him how long this took, he advised 1.5 hours....I was surprised at how short it took as I thought it was about 3-4 hours. I have been put under 2 other times so I wasnt visibly nervous, but inside I was a little scared. The way I seen it was; I was there, I am not changing my mind... so what ever happens, happens. I said a prayer & asked God to walk them through the proceedure.
He did just that, I woke up crying. Partially because I was alive... I had built up so much unnesissary worry & nerves. I had the worst thoughts preop and the deaths in Miami did not help one bit.
The most asked question I get is: HOW DID IT FEEL WHEN YOU WOKE UP? For me, I woke up and I felt pressure/pain... I didnt know what was going on until I realized that pain was coming from me sitting on my butt. Yes, I woke up laying flat on my back. The nurse was there & asked if I'd like to flip over on my belly.....my initial thought was "Duh [RS bleep]...how do you think it feels to sit this freshly grafted fat" but she was a sweet heart so I kindly said "yes" instead. Once she flipped me on my belly the pain went away. At that point I was just sore & felt tight. She told me to take 2 percocet when my ride came & I did just that. I fell asleep on and off thtoughout the ride back to my AirBNB. When I got there I made myself a plate & went to sleep. I woke up in pain, like real pain..... I was like WTF!? but I took a percocet and the pain subsided, I went back to sleep and woke up in no pain.... I never had "pain" again after that. I only expirience soreness & tightness after that. **I HAVE A HIGH PAIN TOLLERANCE. I felt great, anyone I ran into couldnt believe I had SX. I did not get the Cell Saver, I don't know why I felt so good.........

5 weeks post op


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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
9300 Sunset Dr., Miami, Florida
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Alvarez is the man! I loved him! He did such a PERFECT job! I couldn't have asked for more.