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35 y/o TT and lipo to hips, arms, thighs, back and chin - Mexico

UPDATED FROM skittlesrabbit
1 year post

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skittlesrabbit
WORTH IT$6,500
I haven't been on here in FOREVER!!
I'm doing really good. I'm 16 months post op. I still have some numbness near my incision and every now and then I have a weird muscle spasm or a pinching feeling in my abs. I'm hoping that will go away with time. Overall I'm still loving
My results. I don't think I look much different since the last pics I posted but I'll post a couple recent pics for the hell of it :)

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Carmina Cardenas, MD

Carmina Cardenas, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM skittlesrabbit
3 months post

I think my incision might be opening??!!!

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I just noticed this this morning. I have two small open areas on my incision. It's hard to see in the picture but it looks like some black stitching is coming through. OMG, I'm freaking out!! I emailed the doctor, waiting to hear back.

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July 28, 2015
You're "spitting a stitch". Don't sweat it unless it hurts (beyond discomfort) or gets really red line it's infected. You can search the MANY doctor's answers about it.

You look amazing, by the way! I've followed your journey and it's impressive.

Good luck.
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July 28, 2015
Thank you! Rocio called me and said the same thing. She recommended I pull the stitch causing the irritation out. It's still red but the hole is closed now.
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July 29, 2015
I have one surfacing through my bellybutton bottom line she said if I end up not happy about how my bellybutton heals they can always redo and fix it without having to do whole tummy tuck thank god lol
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August 3, 2015
You look great. I have followed your journey and like your progress. Your body will spit stitches from time to time after surgery. I just keep a tube of bacitracin on hand for such happenings. If you can see the stitch just use alcohol to sterilize a tweezer and pull it out then put the bacitracin on the site. Like andriadb said If the site is not red it is not infected and nothing to worry about. Also if there is no pain, odor, or foul drainage coming from the site it is ok. All the best to you and a speedy healing too.
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December 3, 2015
Thank you!
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August 17, 2015
You may just be spitting out stitches :) You look amazing by the way!!
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December 3, 2015
Thank you!!
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August 24, 2015
Skittles how are you????
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September 25, 2015
Skittles hey girl you there lol how are you?,?
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December 3, 2015
Hi!!! I'm doing great!! Sorry, I haven't been on here in forever. Life has been hectic to say the least. Still loving my results!! How are you???
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December 10, 2015
I'm loving mine too but now looking into breast reduction and booty fixing here and there :-)
UPDATED FROM skittlesrabbit
3 months post

Rocio sent me this before and after

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I can't believe the difference!!! Loving my new body!!

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July 14, 2015
She's sending mine this week too eeeek I don't wanna see lol! You look fabulous girl!
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July 14, 2015
My belly button is getting way better she prescribed a cream to me told me to use for a week and it should be all healed by then :-)
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July 14, 2015
Hi, well done. This result is a credit to you and your surgeon. At 3mths, there is still more 'fine tuning' to come so keep taking photos for comparison. Another photo for the fridge!
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July 16, 2015
Thank you everyone!! Glad your belly button is getting better Monica. How's the crease?