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Kenya_Doll's Tummy Tuck Journal - Miami, FL
UPDATED FROM Kenya_Doll
1 month post
A few days shy of 6 Weeks Post Op (Photos)
$4,500
I am loving my results but I am still somewhat swollen at the lower half of my tummy so I'm sucking it in a little for the picks.
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UPDATED FROM Kenya_Doll
15 days post
2 Weeks Post Op Photos
As promised I am posting some photos for your review...
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September 5, 2014
Thanks for sharing...Dr Salas has been on my radar but I didnt see his name on Vanity website and when I went to his website there were no before and after pics. I only know of his work because of RS, but thats nit enough lol. Is he still at Vanity?
September 8, 2014
Yes he is still at Vanity Cosmetics in Miami. They had some photos of his before & after work on their website but I just check the site, it appears that they have updated it and I don't see him listed as one of their providers but he is still there doing surgeries and seeing patients.
September 5, 2014
So happy u found out early about the fluid. U looking GOOD OMG!!!!!! U BETTTTTTTTTTTA workkkkkkkk! !! =)
September 8, 2014
Yes me too thanks, I'm going for round 2 of the draining with needle process on Thursday 9/11 so I hope this will be the last time I have to get this done. Thanks again for the compliment and encouraging words!
September 13, 2014
Looks great!! How are you feeling? Any more swelling/fluid?
September 24, 2014
I am doing great but I still have swelling and fluid so I am going to see doctor Salas tomorrow to get the fluid drained again. Thanks for asking!
UPDATED FROM Kenya_Doll
15 days post
2 Weeks Post Op
I went to Vanity for my first message yesterday, Maira was assigned to do my message and she is great with her hands. She ade me feel really comfortable and relaxed plus my eased some of the soreness and swelling from the lipo'd areas around my flanks and back. During the message she removed the tape that was on my incision and she also told me that I needed to see Dr. Salas immediately because I had fluid in my belly.
Side Bar*** FYI... It has been 2 weeks and this was the first time that I have seen the doctor post surgery. When I went to Vanity the day after the surgery as well as 1 week post op to have my drains removed, I saw his assistant both times. However the nurse who put the drains in during the surgery was the one who removed them. If you don't know when you should schedule your appointments then ask the doctor or his assistant because the front office staff doesn't seem to know much of anything about scheduling patients properly. And since he is only there on Wednesday's and Thursday's you have to get in where you fit in because he is doing surgeries all day so just be prepared to wait for quite a while to see him in between surgeries.
Any who back to my visit story... So after signing in for my message visit and receiving services, I had to sign in again ,at the kiosk, selecting follow up to request to see Dr. Salas and waited for him to finish doing a surgery before he saw me. Thank goodness I didn't have to wait too long (approximately 30 minutes) before they called my name. Well he examined my stomach and said I had fluid in me while explaining that this is normal because the body may not be able to dispose of the fluids on its own so I may need to come back a few more time to get the fluid removed. OMG this is horrifying and not what I wanted to hear at all. He had this huge tube with a huge needle (when inserted I did not feel a thing because I am still numb down there... thank GOD lol) and sucked out almost 4 and a half to 5 large tubes of fluid from my belly. I felt so relieved to be free of the constant swelling (like I am about to burst feeling) because I could not stand up straight (I had to lean over when walking) which was very uncomfortable, made my back hurt worst and prevented me from walking long distances. So now I am felling much better and my belly looks better (there is hope because I was worried about my recovery for a minute). I have taken some pics and will upload them shortly for you to see. Please let me know if you have questions, we all use this forum for support and I am here for you ladies... xoxoxoxo
Side Bar*** FYI... It has been 2 weeks and this was the first time that I have seen the doctor post surgery. When I went to Vanity the day after the surgery as well as 1 week post op to have my drains removed, I saw his assistant both times. However the nurse who put the drains in during the surgery was the one who removed them. If you don't know when you should schedule your appointments then ask the doctor or his assistant because the front office staff doesn't seem to know much of anything about scheduling patients properly. And since he is only there on Wednesday's and Thursday's you have to get in where you fit in because he is doing surgeries all day so just be prepared to wait for quite a while to see him in between surgeries.
Any who back to my visit story... So after signing in for my message visit and receiving services, I had to sign in again ,at the kiosk, selecting follow up to request to see Dr. Salas and waited for him to finish doing a surgery before he saw me. Thank goodness I didn't have to wait too long (approximately 30 minutes) before they called my name. Well he examined my stomach and said I had fluid in me while explaining that this is normal because the body may not be able to dispose of the fluids on its own so I may need to come back a few more time to get the fluid removed. OMG this is horrifying and not what I wanted to hear at all. He had this huge tube with a huge needle (when inserted I did not feel a thing because I am still numb down there... thank GOD lol) and sucked out almost 4 and a half to 5 large tubes of fluid from my belly. I felt so relieved to be free of the constant swelling (like I am about to burst feeling) because I could not stand up straight (I had to lean over when walking) which was very uncomfortable, made my back hurt worst and prevented me from walking long distances. So now I am felling much better and my belly looks better (there is hope because I was worried about my recovery for a minute). I have taken some pics and will upload them shortly for you to see. Please let me know if you have questions, we all use this forum for support and I am here for you ladies... xoxoxoxo
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