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Smart Lipo on Arms, Bra Fat, and Stomach - Tijuana, MX

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I'm having smart lipo done in Tijuana with dr....

L1976
$2,700
I'm having smart lipo done in Tijuana with dr. Alfredo Harris in 3 days. He is a friend of my brothers and I trust him with my surgery. Anyone else had smart lipo with him that can share their experience. I think I'm prepared and have packed all necessary items for recovery in Mexico for 5-7 days. I'm not worried about pain, cuz I'm pretty tough. My biggest concern has always been scarring. I have told only a few people about this surgery and only a couple family members.

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Dr. Alfredo Harris

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September 15, 2014
Hello and welcome!  I have never heard of your doctor, so I can't speak to that, but I can say that if he's careful, the incisions are really, really tiny.  About a quarter of an inch to 3/8ths of an inch.  The scarring should be minimal :).  Please keep us updated!  Are you going to post before pictures? :)
September 17, 2014
I have 10 holes, including two at elbows and armpits, 4 on my back, one in my belly button and one a little further down near my crotch. Holes look small, I'm not worried about it. My doctor came to my hotel today and he was wonderful. Such a sweet man! There were a couple things that I was concerned with, the day of my surgery and post op far as his bed side manner but I guess that's how they roll here in Tijuana. Ha. Just wish we would have talked a little more as I had so many questions even up to the point that I was on the bed and the anesthesioglist was telling me I was getting general. I kinda freaked out. Oh, well at that point I needed to put my trust in the people in the room, as I lied there nervous and confused. Still can't believe I did it here. All and all he was very sweet and I trust him with everything.
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September 17, 2014
A little extra stress right before the op!  But happy healing to you and we're excited to see your post pics!  :D
March 13, 2018
It’s march 2018, are you happy with your results. ? I’m very interested. Thank you
March 1, 2018
How did this work out for you? I'm thinking of the same thing and going to Tijuana.
May 1, 2018
I know Dr. Harris he works from Simnsa, he’s a good surgeon although I didn’t have my procedure with him. I loved my surgeon I had it in Tijuana done as well
February 16, 2019
It says 2700.00 was that the final price for all that you had done?
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Pre op photos

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September 15, 2014
Thank you for the pictures!!  What's the date of ypur procedure?  I can put it on your review calendar for you:)
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September 15, 2014
Best Of Luck in Mexico :) I had my arms smart-lipo'd in June but in California. I will follow your journey. :)
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September 15, 2014
Lots of luck!! I'm having my arms done next Monday. Please, let us know how it goes!
September 17, 2014
Thank you for the well wishes. The last 24 hours have been slightly brutal but I'm just now, starting to feel like myself again. My surgery was yesterday and I got my back, bra fat, arms and stomach, including my love handles done. It was done under general anesethic which explains the tough 24 hours. I got a spinal block and was awake when he did part of the back, but then was out under general to do the rest. I'm not sure why he did this, as it's been a [RS bleep] to recover from the anesethic. All the other reviews I've read, the person has been awake and I think it ultimately helped with recovery. First night was nausea, throwing up water, and super out of it and couldn't stay awake. I also bleed through fresh blood into the hotel sheets after I put a blanket down on the bed. Needless to say were getting rid of this. I do not recommend going all the under for these reasons. I showed today and am planning on wearing my garment for the next 4 weeks. Next time I take it off to shower I'll post after photos. My stomach looks good and love handles are bye bye. I'm very black and blue and pretty sore, but nothing an extra strength Tylenol can't fix. Feel like a bad sunburn but I'm ok. Thank you for all those that have reached out. This site is wonderful.
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September 17, 2014
Glad to hear your surgery went well and you are recovering. Sorry the first 24 hours were so rough. Happy healing!!
September 17, 2014
Thank you for your kind thoughts. I love that we have this forum to vent and express our experiences. It helps tremendously when going through this. Today is the 2nd day post op, and I'm black and blue all over. I was so good about taking the arnica before my surgery but it didn't really seem to help. Also I think I was taking the little pellets that dissolve under your toungue and not the big pills that you need to swallow. Nonetheless, I'm not sure it's helping. Just got out of the shower and got another look at my new body. It's scary to look at yourself and see a new you. My belly button seems higher up, which is crazy. I have ripples in my skin which I guess is swelling and my arms are definitely saggy but I know this is all part of the process. I feel like I need to lay flat so that everything seems soft and smooth but obviously certain positions are more comfortable and allow for the body to be contorted. For now, I'm still staying down with an occasional walk around the hotel. Hope I'm not being too lazy. All other reviews I've read, people have been out and about running errands. Not me, I'm relaxing. Maye necessary considering I was under general anesthetic. Well that's all I got for now.
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September 19, 2014
congrats&Happy Healing.
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Miserable in compression garment

L1976
So it's early Friday morning, like 2am early. I had my surgery Monday morning under general anesethic. Before I got on a plane today I saw my ps and he said he is extremely please with the results of my surgery and said my skins elasticity is better then anyone's he's seen. He said my compression garment could be tighter and suggested to get it taken it by a seamstress because it's a leotard that I spent a lot of money on. The problem is, I am miserable in my garment. It's so tight that it pains me. I can't sleep because my gut is squished so tight, that sometimes it's hard to take a breathe. He said this is key to my recovery and having the skin tighten. I am still swollen and I'm sure everyday the swelling goes down, but I'm still miserable. Not sure what to do. It hasn't even been a week and I've got 2 more weeks to go wearing the garment 24/7. Suggestions/advice please. I need to have a garment for my waiste and my arms. My arms need a lot more tightening.

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September 19, 2014
Drink plenty of pineapple juice for the swelling.
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September 19, 2014
Different doctors have very different policies regarding post-operative compression.  I would ask that question of the doctors here on RealSelf.  It's a very valid question, and very important.  Because if the garment is too tight for you to eat or sleep properly, you won't be able to heal well either.  Do you know how to ask a question in the Q&A section?  Let me know if not and I'll give you a link.