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Do not book w/ Dr. Mel Ortega
He and his staff are completely unprofessional. He doesn't give you the results you want, and the customer service is terrible. There is no post operative instruction from him. He's never available to talk before or after surgery. He rushes you in and rushes you out, but he will ask if he could perform another procedure on you prior to kicking you out the door. I was left with indents in my right buttock, no instructions, fibrosis and keloids. Do not patronize this doctor or the Spectrum facility.
Purchased New Fajas
My shape is changing. I purchased two new fajas and currently receive lymphatic drainage massages. Before, I was shaped like a triangle and very swollen, not looking my best. Thanks to the ladies at Gorgeous Spa in College Point, NY, I'm looking different. They told me what garment to purchase and why. I'm 19 days post op. No new photos yet.
Post Op Results
So far, I'm 13 days post-op. I do swell when removing the compression garment to bathe, but that's to be expected. Almost finished with my medications too. I need more lymphatic drainage massages. I received 5 at Spectrum. Two were complementary due to the bad customer service, and I paid for three. Elizabeth was very sympathetic to my initial frustration. All the ladies were sweet and beautiful I may add, just had those hiccups. I'm pleased with my results but didn't realize the process is so painful. I wanted an upside down heart but received an apple bottom. Again, I'm still healing. The shape may change. I understand everyone's body is different; therefore, we won't receive the same results. In any event, I began with nothing. Now, I have a booty. My figure looks great, even more fantastic in clothing. I found a place in Queens that offer massages services, IG: gorgeous_spa. I'm following the steps recommended by Yazna. 1. Wear your compression garment and boards for 6 months. 2. Get at least 2-weeks to 20 lymphatic drainage massages. 3. Eliminate/reduce salt from your diet. By Dr. Ortega 1. Wear your garment, lipo boards and triangular back board. (3-mos but doing 6-mos). 2. Exercise after 1-month. New photos are forthcoming. Bear with me. (5-days post op)
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