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Mommy Makeover with Dr. Ortega @ Imagenes Cosmetic - Miami, FL

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2 months post

Healing Process

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Everything is looking so much better! Had my first massage and thought I was going to die lol i was super sore for about 3 days. Hopefully I'll be ableist to start them again next week. Here are some more pics. As you can see my breast is in it's final stage of healing. I might want a scar revision if it doesn't lighten up. As for my stomach it's much smaller and not as deep. I have been cleaning it every day and using the pressure of the shower head with antibacterial soap to wash away any dead tissues. Seems to be helping. Hopefully this will be closed within 2 weeks. I go back to see Dr. Ortega on Monday.

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 24, 2016
On my cuts something that helped alot was red potato cut in piezes i would place em in my breast area an tummy tuck area an they heal up real quick they absorb all that i know it sounds crazy i taught of it to when they told me but to my surprise my mom was right
October 4, 2016
Ive been curious to know if necrosis hurts at all or is uncomfortable? Or is it just like any other open sore? You look like you are finally healing up and i bet you can't wait until you're back to normal. You look great so far, can't wait for more updates! Congratulations!
October 5, 2016
Thank you. The necrosis doesn't hurt at all its just a wound that looks creepy lol.
Im healing much quicker now and I'm just about back to normal.
November 9, 2016
Hi. Just wondering how your healing is now? Has the necrosis healed.
November 17, 2016
Yes I'm all healed up just waiting on a scar revision
November 28, 2016
Hi hon. Glad to hear ur doin better. What is necrosis???
UPDATED FROM Hismx
2 months post

1.5 months PO

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Just wanted to update you all, Im feeling so much better. My breast is finally healing and my tummy is still open but it is doing so much better. I cant express to yall how grateful I am for Ortega and his assistant Gaby. They have treated me so well. Im finally at the point were I go every 2 weeks to check up with him. He finally gave me the ok to start my massages. I cant wait to be completely healed and flat!!

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September 13, 2016
It really is coming together so happy for you.
September 13, 2016
You're boobs should not look like that, you might want to double check that you don't have a staph infection.
September 13, 2016
Did the dr put you on a antibiotic?
September 13, 2016
Im putting antibiotic dressings on it daily. It actually looks a million times better. The skin is finally closing it back up. I have no infections its just part of the healing process. The picture with the hole is of my stomach and its not infected either but still has some dead tissue.
September 13, 2016
New mommy that's how your breast look when your healing from necrosis .. You tissue die due to lack of blood supply then it heals from the inside out ... It actually looks great
September 13, 2016
Your coming on long can't wait to see your final results .. I love your attitude because it literally can happen to anyone
September 13, 2016
Thanks doll!!
September 13, 2016
Thanks im excited now that i feel the healing process is coming to an end soon lol
UPDATED FROM Hismx
2 months post

Progress

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What can I say, im still healing from the compromised areas. Dr. Ortega removed the had skin and now I just have to take it one day at a time. I have good days and I have days im super overwhelmed and depressed. Even though I'm going through this I am still so very happy with my results. Im very grateful for how Gaby and Dr. Ortega have treated me. I know I have to take this one day at a time I keep remembering that IT WILL HEAL. I have very little pain. Im still very swollen in many areas. I never wake up completely on the flat side due to my complications and by end of day im extremely swollen. I have been walking straight and back to my normal life. All I am hoping for is the OK from my dr. So i can start my massages!

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September 5, 2016
You are looking great so happy it's getting better for you.
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September 5, 2016
Hi hunny. Glad to heAR you are doing better!