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26 Year Old. 3 Kids. Breast Reduction from a Dd to a C - Tijuana, MX

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Hello I am 26 years old mother of 3 wonderful...

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eabreg6591
WORTH IT$4,000
Hello I am 26 years old mother of 3 wonderful children who just got a breast reduction done yesterday morning at 10am by Dr Carmina Cardenas. I live in Long Beach Ca and I had never traveled to Tijuana MX. I was referred to Dr Cardenas by my coworker after getting a quote in Buena Park Ca for a breast lift $7900. I did extreme research on Dr Cardenas before getting a quote from her which took 2 weeks for her to get back to me due to her work load. I also booked a 7 day stay at her own Beauty Enhancement Recovery Home. I was dropped of with my fiancé at the boarder because my fiancé didn't feel comfortable driving our car into TJ but kindly enough Ronnie Jones, Dr Cardenas husband who happens to be in charge of the Recovery Home answered my phone calls and emails at any time of the day and offered us complementary transportation.

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Carmina Cardenas, MD

Carmina Cardenas, MD

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April 1, 2014
Congrats! I am doing some research as well and love Dr.Cardenas work.. I got a quote from them and crossing my fingers I can come up with that money soon.. I want to look and feel better about myself. Wishing you a safe healing
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April 1, 2014
Thank you so much, it will be worth it and don't feel scar. I came home yesterday after 4 days stay at the recovery home and you will have all the support you need from the nurses. I was surprised to find that women from all over the world travel to see Doctor Cardenas! I meet a women that traveled from Alaska, a other woman traveled from Seattle, a other from Canada. I extremely recommend you consider to stay at least 3 days in the recovery home be cause the third day was the worst for me, I had a reaction to my medicine and the Doctor will go visit you every day. She stopped that medication for me and prescribed me a different one...Good luck : )
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April 1, 2014
Good to know , after reading reviews like yours I'm getting more convinced !! How much did you pay for the recovery home if your fiancée stayed as well? Did you need a passport ?
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April 1, 2014
$135 per night for me and $80 for him, and yes you will need your passport.
February 11, 2015
How did you go about for your passport?
UPDATED FROM eabreg6591
6 days post

Day 7 after my breast reduction procedure

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Good morning, today is day seven after my surgery I have to say I feel great. Day three was the worst day for me I had a reaction to my medication and felt like I regretted doing this procedure. I had a hard time eating for two days, and my drive home from TJ yesterday gave he a terrible headache. I woke up this morning a saw my two boys for the first time in seven long days. I feel really good and happy to be home. Doctor requested I send her pictures every two days for this week and to continue my medication as explained. The recovery will take at least two months and a full six months to be able to return to my normal life. I won't be able to get in a pool, or go to a beach, or lay out in the sun for the next six months because I can get a infection or discoloring spots around my breast. I can't shower my self, I need help with my hair and I can't raise my hands. Over all it's a small price I have to pay until I recover.

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April 1, 2014
Good for you I'm going to her as well...happy healing.
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April 2, 2014
Thank you
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April 1, 2014
you are doing great, get off the pain meds as soon as you can and if you are on antibiotics, take them with food. I got back to swimming at 7 weeks but will not sunbathe topless for at least 18 months as that darkens scars
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April 2, 2014
Wow 7 weeks, thanx for the information.
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April 2, 2014
you might like to read my review, i have had a normal recovery.
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April 1, 2014
Ok cool! My husband wants to go with me and I'll probably be staying for 3 days. And I need to get my passport then,, Thanks for the info. How's recovery going ? I bet it's nice being at home with your kids. I'll be leaving my two with my mom which she's wonderful with them but the fact of leaving them is so hard .. I've never been away from them ..
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April 2, 2014
It's been a awesome day, thank you for asking. It was really hard to leave my boys but I am making up for it today.
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January 27, 2015
They look great im so scared my appt is 2/4 but im excited and caint wait untill the results
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6 days post

Before breast reduction

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Just posting a before surgery picture when my boobs were up to my ribs

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April 2, 2014
The shape looks great!