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Canadian 37 Yrs Old Two Daughters One Almost 20 the Other 13. Dominican Republic, DO

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When I decided to get these procedures done all I...

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kareeng
WORTH IT$6,500
When I decided to get these procedures done all I know was I don't want to look fake when all is said and done. Dr Tactuk was great when I met him in person for the first time and he ask what as I looking for and my reply was I don't want to look fake just fix me I have been working out for 10 years and I can't get to that killer body I wanted my baby pouch wont go away. One can only put such decision in the hands of someone who prove that they are human enough to put humanity first and money next and Dr Tactuk us one such person. I had four procedures done by him and I am very pleased with all of them so far in this early stage after my procedures. I had the tummy tuck with liposcuplture, breast implants, Brazilian butt lift and labiaplasty. I have to say there will be mix feeling after some of these procedures because beauty comes with discomfort and on many cases results are slow could take up to a year.

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Luis Tactuk Simó, MD

Luis Tactuk Simó, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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December 5, 2015

Welcome to the community and thanks so much for offering your opinion of your doctor.

It would be great if you could give us a little more detail about your experience, like why you had the surgery, your tips for getting good results, pros/cons, and info on the recovery process.

As a community manager, I get requests all the time from other members who want me to to keep encouraging people to share their experiences, which are so helpful for others considering these procedures. So please accept this as a well-intentioned request from thousands.

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December 6, 2015
I have been thinking about getting work done on myself for over five years. Happily married for 11 year coming up in January 2016 with two almost grown girls. I have been working out for over ten years and still wasn't comfortable with my body there were days when I was depress looking at myself in the mirror. But everyone would say to me you look great I wish I have your body. My husband loved all my womanly features he couldnt keep his hand off me he would say to me I love you just the way you are and i believed him because he would want to make love to me three times a day. I'll say hate my baby flap and my boobs are ugly and i would wear a bikini if my life depend on it. So I believe this is what drove me to get these procedures done. I did this for me i believed I deserve to be comfortable with my entire body and be able to walk with that confident I believe ever women should be able to feel great about themselves. Going into this wasn't a walk in the park as I thought there is risk of side effects even dead in some cases so doing your research is very important. Another thing try to be truthful about your medical history,yea we will want to have these procedures done asp but lieing can complicate things. It was real life awokening after my procedures the first five days was hell on earth the undearable discomfort, iching can't get comfortable needed assistance to use the bathroom. I am a very active person so this was not ok for me. I had some fluid aftr my drain was out with my surgeon tent to with syringe I hateneedles but if that the only thing I have to deal with I am counting my blessing after i recover form passing out after my needles thanks Dr Tactuk you are so understanding and treats me like a child who is going to have their first tooth pull. I was determined to recover today not in a year so I started finding small ways to help myself without hurting myself. Like wearing a depends to bed or a maternity pad this way if by the time I get to the bathroom if I should pee a little on my self I could clean up without getting help. I massaged myself two to three times a day to lising up my stiffness I ate the proper foods and and follow my doctor's orders. After a week I was off pain killer ,two weeks I was back to work a bit stiff but ok still ichces now and then which drive me carzy to the point I would rather be in pain and go take some pain killers. Then i have a few emotional break down where i questioned myself was this discomfort worth it and then it fades to the end results and I say oh yea this is worth it. Benadryl helps a bit I take it three time a day just to not get to the point of the undearable iching. I have been sleeping on my bed without sleeping pills with four pillers behind my head. Coughing is back sneezing don't hurt as much and im using the bathroom fine not overly swollen but still see some swollen. Tommow Monday Dec 6 2015 makes three week since I had my surgery in santo domingo dominican republic I was back in Canada ten days after my surgery I follow up with my doctor here as well as getting a few more professional massages. If there is anything that worries me about my procedures I know Dr Tactuk have an open email address and I stlii have to wonder how he repy to me so quickly. Great job Doc I choose the right doc. I win jeep you am up to date with mu process along with picture my next in another week I take pictures every two weeks. All the best to everyone and remember beauty come with discomfort but the end result can be mighty sweet keep your chin up and remember we all heal differently and in our own time don't rush your healing process but find the best ways th enhance it.
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December 7, 2015
Congrats, u look great! Keep positive and happy healing :)
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December 7, 2015
Thanks and same to you good luck with your other procedures and all the best with your recovery.
January 9, 2016
Congrat your a breath of fresh air. I like your blouse dress, you look great. I'm 40 days post op and I love my results. My pics don't do justice I must change my phone.
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January 9, 2016
Thank you and hope all is going well . I am doing great and being very patient and keep reminding myself this will take time. Which is very hard sometimes because one day it seems like I'm getting closer and tge next day l'm like what the f**k i wasn't swollen yesterday but today I'm all swollen up and I stated to look for other things that are not even there to cause myself emotional stress. Keep putting on your scar care I used Mederma advanced gel it work great and Jamieson vitamin E cream at leat twice per day. I used the bio oil as a massaging oil as often as I can to improve and soften the areas that seem tight. The 16th of January makes 2 months since I had my procedures and I am still a ways from end results but thing are looking promisable. All the best with your healing.
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January 10, 2016
Hi! You look amazing in such short time! Quick question; did you have muscle repair? Good luck with the rest of your recovery.
January 26, 2016
you look so fabulous ....please I wanted to know what kind of lift did you get?
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January 27, 2016
Hi thank you my breast Augmentation was around the areola (peri-areolar) and the kind of implant is silicone gell filled with textured surface medical grade with barrier layers and was place above the muscles. 340 cc each which is a full C. I really wanted a natural look which I am very pleased with. All the best
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21 days post

Three weeks after procedures and im more excited for the end results

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kareeng
Three week since my procedures and I tried on a bathing suit and stepped on the scale for the first time and before my surgery I was a 125Ibs and today I am a 127. 2lbs not too swollen as I thought. My body is still sore and bruised and numbness and hard spots around my mid section as well as around my incision. My incision are healing great i still have a bit of fluid which I'm working with my doctor here in Canada to fix. No pain , I'm sleeping well without sleep aid ichyness is driving me carzy so benadryl is my new best friend. Coughing, sneezing and going to the bathroom are back no pain. I am still anticipating the end results.

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December 8, 2015
You look amazing! Congratulations. Your doctor did a great job. If you dont mind me asking are you from the dominican? Did you really only pay 6500 for evrything? That is literally a fraction of what im looking to pay for similar procesures in scottsdale Arizona. May be worth traveling if thats the case.
December 8, 2015
Im so happy for you. I cant wait till God gives me the opportunity to get my body back after four kids.
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December 8, 2015
Thank you , no am a Jamaican but immgrated to canada a few years ago . Yes i paid 6500 US for all not included flight and recovery home I stayed at the serenity recovery home my doctor suggested them and he did me great they were great ,attentive and to excellent care of me
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December 8, 2015
Thank you and I'm sending you some mom power and hope you get to do you soon
December 8, 2015
That is verry doable. What kind of implants did you get?
December 8, 2015
Also how long did you stay in recovery home before you were able to travel back home?
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December 9, 2015
Hi my implants are 340cc silicone gel filled textured surface medical grade with barrier layers and are place above the muscles. Because I needed a more natural look. I spent 10 days in the recovery home after the surgery. And was back in Canada on the 11th day.
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December 13, 2015
Congratulations! You look great! How many cc's did he put in your bum and are you satisfied with the way it looks?
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December 13, 2015
Hi thank you,my boobs they are 340cc and I love them yes he did a small work on my butt but I made it clear I wasn't looking for anything too over the top because I wanted a natural look after not having great boobs for 20 years I didn't want anyone saying how much did you pay for you twins i rather have them say you look different did you do something with your hair. Or it I am wearing a tank top they are popping out the sides. Yea I am very happy with what I am seeing so far and very excited to see the finish product. Tommow will make four weeks since my surgery and I am doing fantastic i was back to my server job after two weeks all incisions are healed over and no pain and I am sleeping fine. Take care
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December 14, 2015
Did you develop seromas? How long were your drains left in for?
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December 13, 2015
Yea I had some fluid but my doctor pull most if it so when I came back to Canada I had my doctor sent me fir a ultrasound then me pulled the last of it. So all us good now. My drains was out on the 5th day a bit early but to the fact I was 125Ibs and wasn't expected to drain as much but I was a busy body.
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December 14, 2015
I had my drains by the 3rd day by Doctor Tactuk, I leave in 4 days ( 17 days post op) and I'm soo worried I won't have anyone help me if any complications should arise in NYC..
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December 14, 2015
Hi I don't know about the States but in canada doctors are not allow to deny anyone health care so I wasnt worring about getting help in canada if I need it. You should check with your doctor there abd see what they say good luck
January 9, 2016
Thank God for the Canadian health care. I had surgery in dr and I'm back home. I have a public surgeon taking care of me for free. He removed my drain and I have apointment every week.
January 9, 2016
What does your doctor recommend for the fluid. Let me know. I also had surgery in dr and I'm seeing a local canadian surgeon every week. I still have a bit of swelling.
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January 9, 2016
The doctors here send me for ultrasound then he send me to a specialist which can take time then it depend on how bad the fluid is and if he will syringe it or put a drain back I mine can be syringe and have no sign of infection. As for the swelling thats normal and can last up to a year. I just keep wearing my compression garment as it provide me with a bit of comfort. Good luck
January 10, 2016
Thank you
UPDATED FROM kareeng
28 days post

Week 4 pics after LTB with Dr Luis Tactuk Simo D.Republic

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kareeng
Four weeks after surgery and I am healing nicely. Still sore and bruised under the skin from the liposcuplture but was expected. All ky scare are fading and i have no other complications, but still have a ways to go so am hoping it a smooth ride to the end result.

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December 17, 2015
How is your libiaplasty??? Thinking bout getting it done also. You look great by the way! Happy to see how happy you are!!!
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December 17, 2015
Thank you. For me the Libiaplasty is very uncomfortable at times .it hurts a bit but is not as bad healing takes a while because the vagina is always moist . Its a month since I had mine done and it is just starting to show signs of healing. As I am able to clean that area without feeling great discomfort and the stitches are desolveing. As for the look it's a beauty and look very youthful. It's worth the few woks of discomfort.
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December 17, 2015
Looking good
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December 17, 2015
Thank you
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December 17, 2015
How soon after sx did you wear high heels?
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December 17, 2015
I started wearing my heels on the third week after surgery
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December 19, 2015
Looking beautiful
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December 20, 2015
Thank you and you as well.
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December 26, 2015
You look awesome!What brand implants did you go with? Thinking of going in march my self.
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December 26, 2015
Thank you I got the silicone 340cc
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December 26, 2015
Sorry message sent before I was ready. I got the silicone 340cc gel with texture surface
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December 26, 2015
Medical grade with barrier layer
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December 26, 2015
:).What brand do you remember. How many procedure's was you able to do at one time.
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December 26, 2015
On the implant box the name is Xtralane aec cosmetics