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I Love my Results with Dr Quiroz - Tijuana, Mexico
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I am very pleased with my results!! I had my my...
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I am very pleased with my results!! I had my my brows re positioned which is done with a forehead lift, upper and lower eyes and fat transfer to lips and necklift. My experience with CosMed Clinic was a good one, I was treated very well and the food was also very good. I was picked up at the San Diego Airport by a van that was provided by CosMed Clinic and taken directly to the clinic, I was then taken to my room and made very comfortable by his staff. The next morning I had my surgery then was taken back to my room, I stayed in the CosMed Recovery for 7 days then returned home and have been healing very nicely since. I will tell you this, It is a little frightening to watch your face go through so many transformations in the healing process, I even contacted the clinic via email several times wondering why I looked so weird, and was told that my face was healing and that both sides of my face was healing and would look different until the healing was complete. I am still a little swollen but I'm posting a before and after picture so you can see the big difference. My daughter said it was really freaky because I now look younger than her, those are her words. Dr Quiroz is a very talented surgeon and has a very nice personality. He laughs very easily and makes you feel very comfortable. The Anesthesiologist was very nice as well, he actually talked to me before the surgery and made me feel very safe, he told me that he would be by my side throughout my entire surgery and that is very important.
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September 14, 2013
Wow, what a difference!!!! You look like you're in your twenties. What type of brow lift did you have?
September 14, 2013
Dr Quiroz said he didn't lift them, he re positioned them. I was cut the same way as a forehead lift. I hope that helps.
September 14, 2013
I don't even know what to say except WOW!! I'll have what she had!! Your cheeks look so full & youthful! You must be thrilled! You look gorgeous!!! Oh I love your new hairs too! :)
September 15, 2013
Did you have 3 to 5 incisions in your scalp or were you cut from ear to ear in your scalp?
September 15, 2013
The cut runs about 2 inches across the top of scalp and the about two inches above both ears, it's not from ear to ear. My scar across the top of my scalp is at the front hairline and is not visible at all, it is fading already, he can also do the cut back further in your hair if you like.
September 15, 2013
Sorry to rock the positive boat, but the after picture is very blurry and I'm a little skeptical.
September 17, 2013
SL,
Whoa! Be careful... cause that sounds a bit hostile!. calling someone's results into question over "blurry" pictures? I actually appreciate that Taylor55's description of a brow lift causing numbness is consistent throughout her posts. Her story so far suggests she is trying to be honest. If her story changes like some foks here have done then I might reconsider ....grace60
September 17, 2013
I was with her,,same doctor,,surgery several days apart We had pretty much everything the same done except I had my nose done whereas she had her lips done. She is telling the truth. It is pretty pathetic to call someone a liar, when she has no reason to even be on here except to help others.
September 17, 2013
Thank you grace60, I guess you can't help everyone along this surgery process.
September 17, 2013
Thanks terrora, I got the same feeling from her. I posted everything as honestly as I possible could and I don't understand why some would think that I'm lying about scars. Amazing...
September 17, 2013
Thanks grace60. I will post more pictures a few months down the road as the healing is taking place.
UPDATED FROM taylorplay1955
1 month post
I was asked to post additional pictures
Here are more pictures of me one month post op
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September 16, 2013
I'm also confused since the post you put out on the Q & A 16 days ago showed quite a bit of pulling on the right side of your face.  All of the doctors seemed to think a revision would be necessary and that it was not a normal expectation post PS.  Unless this PS did the revision? I mean , your pictures look great but they are difficult to ascertain results without showing the scarring and clarity. If you are feeling well I think that's wonderful though. Best....FGÂ
September 16, 2013
The pulled look I posted a few weeks ago, was a big concern to me, one Dr really scared me with his comments but the swelling went down in my neck along with swelling around my ears and cheeks and it has resolved itself just as Dr Quiroz said it would. It's really amazing to watch the healing process and really frightening as well. I am not posting pictures of my scars, I am very pleased that they are very minimal, I can still wear my hair up and I'm not self conscious in Ny way. As I stated before, scars are part of plastic surgery and should be expected. I know some Dr's leave thick scars but Dr Quiroz does not
September 17, 2013
It's a shame you won't post the pics of your scars since this is a very important aspect of having a facelift. I would never be able to select a surgeon without assessing where the incisions are placed on his patients and seeing how noticeable the scars are after they have healed. People need to be aware of the full outcome and what they can reasonably expect and this includes the appearance of scars post-op. Concealing the surgeons work only raises red flags, in my opinion.
September 17, 2013
It's okay that you feel that way, but I am not posting pictures of scars, I would not put a post here and tell lies, what would be the point? My scars are very minimal and I can still wear my hair up. also, he cut across my front hairline and it's almost gone as well. I know I cannot please everyone here, when I post my reviews and it seems that you are one of them and that's okay. But I will say this... I am in no way concealing the surgeons work!!!!!!! When you look at before and after pictures on the websites of these surgeons, they do not post pictures of scars. You have to accept the fact that scars are part of the process and if you can't then surgery is not for you. I would not tell you my scars are very minimal if they were hideous and huge, now would I? If you cannot select a surgeon without assessing where the incisions are placed then I would think, you should make an appointment and talk to the surgeon in person.
September 17, 2013
By all means, don't post pics of your scars, that's your choice. I'll be perfectly frank though, I don't follow your logic at all. If you have nothing to hide why wouldn't you post photos that show such a critical part of your results? Post-surgical facelift scars are important to almost every woman here! You can't seriously expect people to take your word for it that your scars look fine just because you say so. If they did, why not show them? That's what doesn't make any sense at all. People appreciate seeing many visual details after a facelift so that they can make an informed decision about the techniques & skill level of the surgeon. This is especially important for those who are considering surgery abroad and cannot meet the surgeon for a consultation prior to arrival. The devil is always in the details which is why they are so appreciated. :)
September 17, 2013
I really don't give a rip about my scars. I went to Dr Q as well. Behind my right ear I have a large raised one,,but you really have to pull every piece of hair away to see it.. It is still tender so I think it is swollen still. I showed it to a girl at work and she didn't think it is a big deal. I think if you come out of plastic surgery without being maimed (which is a stress we all go through as we heal because we look so deformed as we heal) we could care less about scars. If you have a super short hair do then maybe a face lift isn't a good idea because there will be scars.
September 17, 2013
That's right!! If scars are that big of an issue to you, then I would suggest not getting the surgery done because scars are a big part of it. I'm very pleased with the way my scars are healing and can't understand Torontochica being so hostile because I choose not to post pictures of my scars. As I stated before, the Dr's don't even post pictures of scars on the before and after pictures. Duh!!
September 17, 2013
Terri, I think you are a little biased since you used the same surgeon (just sayin'). ;) Visible Scars and being maimed are definite concerns for almost everyone who is considering a facelift. I consider both issues important. It's fine that visible scaring isn't an important factor to you, but it is to me. There are numerous reviews on RS of women who do not have noticeable scars - in fact, in many cases their scars are virtually invisible. This is the type of surgeon I want to hire - someone who is excellent with delicate sutures on the face. It doesn't sound like Dr. Quiroz offers the degree of detailed work that I am looking for. The only patient of his on RS who has included a few photos of her facelift scars had an unsatisfactory result with the incision under her chin. At this point, I am not impressed by Dr. Quiroz's techniques. This is a personal preference and by no means meant to insult anyone - I simply want a surgeon that can provide the best outcome possible with minimal to invisible scaring.
September 17, 2013
Taylor - Sharing my opinion is not being hostile. Your response on the other hand is. I would never pick a surgeon based on hand-picked promo photos on a website either. Do people really do that?! When you visit a PS's office in my area you are able to view photo books that contain many detailed pics of previous patients, including shots around the ears and hairline. You also have the option of contacting past patients so you can discuss their results or see them in person, should that be agreeable. The before & after shots on a website are purely for marketing purposes - I thought everyone knew that. To obtain greater details of a surgeons work, you have to contact him or her directly.
September 17, 2013
Then you should take your own advice and contact the surgeon directly! and pleas stop harassing. You were not only sharing your opinion, you insinuated that I was hiding something because I would not post pictures of my scars. Please just leave it alone okay. I get it! You don't agree with my holding back scar photos. Let's move on. Good Luck to you.
September 17, 2013
I never said I didn't contact Dr. Q did I? You are clearly misinterpreting my request to see pics of scars as something negative, which makes absolutely no sense to me. Why bother to post a review on RealSelf about this doctor and your results(?) if you take offense when people ask to see details of your surgery? I assure you that my question/request is not some personal affront towards you, so you shouldn't take it that way. Several weeks ago I asked Terrora if she could post some pics of her incisions as I personally find it VERY helpful. Isn't that one of the purposes of this website - to be helpful and share with each other? Not posting photos is your choice, it's the reason behind this choice that begs the question why. If scars are such a "big part" of this surgery (your words) then it truly mystifies me why you won't show them so that people know what to expect. At this point I honestly don't care what you do because I have lost all interest in this surgeon. So please, move on. Good luck with the rest of your healing.
September 17, 2013
I did not take offense because you ask me to post pictures of my scars. You turned your request into something negative by getting upset because I would not post pictures of my scars, that is my choice!! NOT YOURS!!!! Please stop posting negative things, it helps no one.
September 16, 2013
You look beautiful. One of the best results I have seen.
September 16, 2013
You look wonderful! I am getting a brow lift next monday and am curious as what to expect the first few weeks recovering from that. Getting a little nervous. Is there anything that you could share about your forehead lift?
September 16, 2013
You will feel really tight and numb in your scalp area. I had hardly any pain
September 17, 2013
Could you have posted a worse before pic? I didn't see you like that!! Wow you must have found the worst of the worst. But that is probably how you saw yourself :) I am glad you are happy with your results and the pulled look is gone!!!
September 17, 2013
That was a horrible picture of me! I had no makeup on and was not smiling which makes you look worse. I'm pretty happy with everything.
September 18, 2013
Dr Q gave me a tube of moisturizer that is really great after a face lift, it is very soft and almost liquefies when you apply it to your face, your face will be very sensitive and you don't have to rub very hard to get it into your skin. I purchased a couple of tubes from Amazon.com. It is elta MD, Just type that in the search bar and it will come up, it's about 10.00 per tube, it's a wonderful product.
September 16, 2013
Thanks for adding more photos! Looking good!
September 17, 2013
Thanks for your kind words. I'm still in the healing process and will post more pictures a few months down the road.
September 17, 2013
Taylor, I've chatted with you a little on my review but now I am looking at the work Dr.Q did for you. You look great, and only 1 month out. Dis you get a facelift also, your results look like it but you posted only having a necklift done? Whatever, you do look great, and I am so glad that you liked Cosmed like you do, this makes me feel better and better about going there myself, carry on healing, supposedly it will cont to get better! :)
September 17, 2013
I did have the full facelift. I'm still a little swollen around the cheeks and lips. Thanks for the compliment. You will be in great hands with Dr Quiroz.
UPDATED FROM taylorplay1955
1 month post
I had a full face lift.
I did have a full face lift, which I did not state in my previous post.
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September 17, 2013
I was cut about 21/2 inches across my front hairline (you can choose to have it done in the middle of your scalp and not across the front) the front hairline scar is almost completely gone, then there is a scar above each ear in the hairline about 2 inches and of course you will have your scars behind and in front of the ears with a face lift. The scars in front of my ears are about gone also. I hope this helps. Believe me!! If my scars were bad, I would say so. I had hardly any pain at all with the forehead lift, I've read horror stories on women who had lots of pain with this procedure but the only thing I have is numbness and a little sting from healing form time to time. Good Luck to you.
September 17, 2013
Hi Taylor, so as you know I'm getting ready to head out also, so do you recommend getting it done in the middle of the scalp or towards the front more like you did? Heh, you look great, never mind about anything else or shall I say anybody else. We are here for you!!
September 17, 2013
Thank you so much!! I had mine done along the front and terrora had hers done towards the middle, I think it would not matter unless you have a very weak hairline, then I would go for the middle. Dr Quiroz uses a type of suture that is underneath the skin and minimizes the scarring. The reason I know this is: I went to a Dr here to have my remaining sutures taken out and he told me that he would have to refer me to a plastic surgeon because the sutures were done in a way to keep down scarring. Not only that, he did the same thing on the scalp sutures, even though it was in the scalp where scars won't be noticed as much, he still did it that way. That really speaks volumes in my book.
March 20, 2015
I see you used dr Q. Did he leave little folded seams at the outer corners of your eyes like permanent squint lines? I am so concerned about that. I fear that might be permanent please respond as soon as possible thx
March 21, 2015
those should fade it they are scars, I don't recall having lines at the corners
You certainly do look younger! Thank you for sharing your experience on RealSelf.