36 Yrs Old, Mommy of 4, Getting a Much Needed Mommy Makeover. Finally had the courage to post b4 pics :)

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Almost a year and a half later....

  • 12 Jan 2019
  • 1 year post
Happy New Year!
Still enjoying the results and doing my best after surviving the holiday's bad eating.
Gained a few lbs but nothing too major.
Breast could use a revision as one is a bit higher but no one notices it but me so, not doing anything really. Wishing everyone a blessed new year and success on your journey!

8 months later update...

  • 2 May 2018
  • 8 months post
8 months later and I’m back to being myself. Just now starting to get the feeling below my belly button back and that is the only part I also get some swelling here and there. Nothing that some massage and compression can’t fix. Would do it all over again for sure and hope everyone else in their journey is doing well! Hang in there ladies things will get better ????

Happy Holidays!

  • 4 Dec 2017
  • 3 months post
3 months in and loving the results! I just now started to take a few breaks from the compression garment (took the task super seriously) swelling is manageable, abs are starting to show with a bit of yoga and I’m finally at the point where I would do it all over again. The recovery pain and hard work are constant reminders that I must continue to take care of what I put in my body which to me is a plus! Update on the high boob: is dropping and I’m still massaging it so maybe it will meet the other sometime soon. Happy Holidays to all and an amazing new year :)

Provider Review

Mel T. Ortega, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
51 SW 42nd Ave., Miami, Florida
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  • 16 May 2017

Great bed side manners, Dr. Ortega didn't just make me feel comfortable but also my husband. He is knowledgeable and down to earth. The office team are not the best but I knew that in advance so I did my best to deal. The pre-op nurse was great and what anyone would expect at a medical facility. I love what I see so far and hope to continue to heal! I recommend Dr. Ortega but the clinic staff I would not. Best, SMH. Updated review on Spectrum team. Update! The Doctor should always be the reason why one should pick a facility and I'm happy with his work. The issue is one of my breasts has not dropped. I know it takes time and I'm doing my part to make it happen. All I have been hoping for a response from the follow-up team as a revision might be in my future. As mentioned here by many other clients, a response is almost unheard of. I'm not even sure he knows that this is an issue. So summarizing it, if you are ok with having your procedure with him, know he's talented but there will be no follow up. Check with your primary care physician as mine was kind to offer aftercare should I have any issues which luckily I have not in regards to the healing process. You will save money, but will also be on your own afterward, truly disheartening.