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Circumferential Tummy Tuck, Brazillian Butt Lift, Lipo, with Dra Cardenas in Tijuana Mex

UPDATED FROM MyDreamZ
2 months post

3 Months PO

MyDreamZJune 29, 2013
WORTH IT$6,300
Ok.....so I was anxiously waiting for 3 month butt fluffliness, but didn't happen....disappointed because I have lost a quite of volume!!! My ass almost looks s flat as it was before sx...and not only that but now look loooong and squared :'( I just want to cry. My stomach I have bulge on my upper stomach, that totally hate, I have not gotten an explanation...but I can tell you is not fat like I had been told...I actually went down in clothes sizes, my now old clothes fit very very big...I do know I have lost weight don't know how much though, anyways that bump on y stomach actually hurts! Oh god I can't believe I spent money for this....incision still not closed healed completely looong recovery, I just wish I can see improvement soon...

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Carmina Cardenas, MD

Carmina Cardenas, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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smiley12
July 1, 2013
Did you stay at a recovery home or a hotel?If so,how long?
MyDreamZ
July 7, 2013
I just stayed over night at the clinic, came home next day after sx
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dlrshaze
July 1, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear that you are disliking your fat graphs! I have an appt coming up with Cardenas & I'm thinking maybe i should skip the fat graphs and have someone else do them after TT is healed. It seems like those who are disappointed always use the words "flat, square, long & wide" to describe their results...which are NOT words you'd like to use to die scribe your behind!! Do you have a pic you can show for comparison from the 9 week po pics?
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Anna_17
July 7, 2013
No idea why I missed your review. Came across just now. After recovering I stopped reading reviews for a long while. When was your surgery? Mine was may 20 with Dr C. I had a circumferential TT too and havr had openings here and there. She never mentioned necrosis to me tho. I love how your belly button looks. What is it about your scar you dont like?
MyDreamZ
July 7, 2013
My sx was in April 4,13 my incision is not closed yet! It's still somewhat around my pelvis, it is still swollen. And I don't like that is bumpy and thick... I'm also getting very swollen on my upper stomach. How are you liking your results?
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Anna_17
July 8, 2013
mine was open for a few weeks, it seems to be finally healing in the pubic area too. My pubis is very swollen and thick and were the incision is its hard and ropey. All in all I love my results, super different from before but I asked Dr. C to cut from my pubic area and I am a bit crooked one side bigger than the other, going to tell her next time i see her. How about you? you happy with ur results?
MyDreamZ
July 8, 2013
I am happy with my shape, not my butt doe...and as of now I am really concerned of the bulge I now have above my belly button...after sx I was not like that I was flat through out my stomach, Dr claims its fat but no I asked other Drs and they said it could be hematoma busted stitches on the muscle blah blah...getting very annoyed! Aso you are going for a.2nd round? I would like to as well to do a BB and my saggy arms! Lol
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Anna_17
July 8, 2013
Whats bb? I just had lipo ony flanks. Id like lipo on my arms and get them done. I have a lot saggy skin. I did not have fat transfer to my butt it is big enough as it is. I thought maybe i would but why try to fix if its ok. I may end up unhappy. Have u gone back to dr c for face to face consultation?
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dlrshaze
July 8, 2013
My goodness! How the heck are you supposed to find out what the matter is with you? Maybe post a pic in the "ask the doctors" section? That way you can get a variety of opinions. Does Dra have skype? I think a video conference for patients would be a good idea.
MyDreamZ
July 8, 2013
Sorry I meant BL lol my phone likes to act up on me! No I have not been back to see Dr C. For your arms are u going with her, has she given you a quote yet? I really want to have them done too. I'm Just scared now!
MyDreamZ
July 8, 2013
Right! Yeah I was thinking of doing that...idk haven't asked if she'll do video conference. Since I was told I whyne a lot! Lol I guess I do but hmm...
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dlrshaze
July 8, 2013
Oh PULEEZE, you have every RIGHT to figure out what is going on with YOUR body!!! I say go for both. Post pics here & email Cardenas about a video conference. I would imagine seeing it live is better than any pic could be. Don't worry about what other people think. Also, if you don't mind, post a pic here so we can take a look at it...maybe another vet will recognize what you are talking about.
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Anna_17
July 8, 2013
Yes she said 2,300. I am happy with the TT and the breast implants. If i Were just Starting id pick Her again. Im scared too But i need them done! Are u too far Away? Where u from? When did u get that bump?
MyDreamZ
July 8, 2013
Good for you! I was really happy with my results, I mean it is a big difference, I started showing the bump at 2 months...she said it'd go down but nope! I'm in phoenix,AZ 5,6 hours away...what about you?
MyDreamZ
July 8, 2013
Yeah I know, believe me I'm not a cry baby I can take a lot but oh well, I did ask millions of questions I know but hey! Like you say I have every right to figure out what's going on! Yeah I will post a pic as soon as I can ;)
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Anna_17
July 9, 2013
im near San Diego, about 20 minutes from her, so I've seen her tons of times after surgery. Going this saturday for a stitch she missed in my belly button. I hope I dont get a bump, have you posted pics of it? My vajajay is crooked, I think she needed to cut more from the other side, but if I do get my arms done I will have her fixed it, but overall yes I am very pleased, my body improved so much and she fixed an hernia I had.
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Anna_17
July 7, 2013
You look very good btw!
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dlrshaze
July 16, 2013
Hey YaneTZ, just checking in on you...how are you doing?
MyDreamZ
July 26, 2013
Hey thanks! I'm doing good! I did lose some of my butt, as well as the bump on my upper abdomen..looks better now, still get somewhat swollen by the end of the day...but other then that everythings going well :)
reyna81
September 13, 2013
R your incision still thin? Would u deffently recommend her? And do u no anyone else who had surgerys with her?
MyDreamZ
September 25, 2013
Well they look very similar to this pics above, my back incision looks good lighter, and thin, front from hip to hip needs to be re done it is bumpy,and thicker, from the necrosis, o don't mind it though, except for the bumps. Dr.C is an awesome Dr! She does a good job, remember that not everyone os going to get the same results, and be realistic...I don't know anyone who has gone with her, my friend went to a diff Dr. And did a good job as well she's happy and I am happy with Dr.Cardenas...
UPDATED FROM MyDreamZ
2 months post

9 Weeks PO

MyDreamZJune 12, 2013
Only getting better! True reality Before, don't even want to see! and After its just awesome!

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TwinMommy2011
June 13, 2013
You look amazing after!!!!
MyDreamZ
June 13, 2013
Thanks!
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smiley12
June 15, 2013
Thanks for sharing your pics.You look great!!
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dlrshaze
June 17, 2013
Hey, thanks for posting! What is "superficial necrosis" and when did it start?
MyDreamZ
June 17, 2013
this is what my Dr told me; What happened? The answer is simple: the wound suffered a lot of tension, and has suffered a superficial necrosis of the entire edge of the wound and which was 100% surface, because the opening is superficial not deep. And this open wound will not bring major consequences superficially ONLY if you still keep the wound clean and then closed very soon (2-3 weeks). What caused the necrosis? You were not flexed 24 hours a day, 10 days strict liked I asked you besides the rest. And that's why I ask you to stay 14 days, not to cause discomfort, but to closely monitor developments. What happened to the scar? Probably be thick, but after 4-6 months we do a touch and leave it thin like it should be. It started exactly one month after my sx.
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dlrshaze
June 17, 2013
OK...so were you standing up straight before 10 days? When did the necrosis begin? Would have staying 14 days done anything different? I mean if you noticed it way past 14 days, it may not have been noticed beforehand.
MyDreamZ
June 17, 2013
No I couldnt even stand up straight til like 4 weeks after b.c stomach hurts and feels like extremely stretching ur guts! But I am a smoker as well and know that contributed a lot...and well I have a 10 month old, which I know I did not have the rest she recommended, I can't blame my Dr for this, if its going to happen, its gonna happen...and there's no way I could have notice since my wound was not closed yet, I did have painful swelling. And it is not completely healed closed as you can see in the pics, it has been a slow recovery...
MyDreamZ
June 17, 2013
And yes they are last weeks pics (8 weeks PO) I am very happy with my results now, hey comparing the b4 pics!!! Lol I'd have to be happy :) and yes I am still very swollen, and by the end of the day even more!
UPDATED FROM MyDreamZ
2 months post

My Journey...

MyDreamZJune 10, 2013
I will post more pictures, I'm still trying to figure this out...
I know how it is when trying to chose a Dr, like this...scary, doubtful, and what not!

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