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36 Yo, TT, Fat Graft to Face and BBL and Lipo to ARMS, Thighs, Knees, Waist and Back - Tijuana, Mexico
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TUMMY, ARMS, and FACE. I am having an extended...
WORTH IT$8,270
TUMMY, ARMS, and FACE. I am having an extended tummy tuck which may become a circumferential tummy tuck. I will be having lipo to my inner/outer thighs, waist, and ESPECIALLY my ARMS. I will have conservative fat grafting to my butt and thighs. I will be having fat grafting to my cheekbone area and probably my jawline and lips. I weighed 245+ pounds in high school. I lost 80 pounds over the course of many years. I have kept the weight off for 10 years. Most of the skin shrank down as I lost the fat.
Unfortunately, my stomach area did not shrink down. I'm left with a double roll to my stomach. I tried liposuction to remove the upper roll and simply get a smoother look. No luck. I'm having the fat grafting to my butt/hips and the liposuction of my thighs merely to aid the look - very conservative, nothing drastic. Is there anything not drastic about a tummy tuck?
Due to the fat loss in my face I have premature jowls and have lost much of my cheeks. I also have a week jawline (not due to weight loss). I'd like to get the fat grafted to my upper cheek area and jawline to improve this. I'm not ready for a face lift. Any ladies had facial fat grafting with Dr. Cardenas? I would really like to know if you liked your results.
I also carry a lot of weight in my arms. My body fits well into nice blouses, etc, but my arms won't fit. My arms are 14 in diameter. Is this weird? The breadth/fat on my back doesn't help either. Did anyone take the photos for the doctor and realize that you had never looked at your bare back before? I'm a hairless gorilla. I missed my calling - linebacker. So, I'd like Lady Cardenas to be as aggressive as she feels is safe with my arm and back liposuction. I expect to return for an arm lift later.
Other than that, I'm pretty lucky with what I've got going on. Seriously. Good waist, good face, all 10 toes, great breasts, not too much body hair. Yada, yada, yada.
My quote above includes all the procedures I mentioned, a 7 night stay at the Beauty Care Recovery House and a few minor things. My flight will cost ~$250 round trip. I'm still trying to figure out how much all the little extras will cost and trying to factor in tipping the staff. Any experienced ladies out there have good info?
I chose Dr. Cardenas because of the before/after photos I've seen posted by other ladies here on RS, because of her track record with healthy patients (also knowledge from RS) and because of her ISAPS qualification. The fact that she called personally, has great before and after photos on her website, seems knowledgeable, seems concerned with safety, and has an expedient staff also helped me to make my choice. She has all of her qualifications (certifications) listed on her website. I think the only thing I need to know is whether she has hospital rights or not. Anyone here know?
Unfortunately, my stomach area did not shrink down. I'm left with a double roll to my stomach. I tried liposuction to remove the upper roll and simply get a smoother look. No luck. I'm having the fat grafting to my butt/hips and the liposuction of my thighs merely to aid the look - very conservative, nothing drastic. Is there anything not drastic about a tummy tuck?
Due to the fat loss in my face I have premature jowls and have lost much of my cheeks. I also have a week jawline (not due to weight loss). I'd like to get the fat grafted to my upper cheek area and jawline to improve this. I'm not ready for a face lift. Any ladies had facial fat grafting with Dr. Cardenas? I would really like to know if you liked your results.
I also carry a lot of weight in my arms. My body fits well into nice blouses, etc, but my arms won't fit. My arms are 14 in diameter. Is this weird? The breadth/fat on my back doesn't help either. Did anyone take the photos for the doctor and realize that you had never looked at your bare back before? I'm a hairless gorilla. I missed my calling - linebacker. So, I'd like Lady Cardenas to be as aggressive as she feels is safe with my arm and back liposuction. I expect to return for an arm lift later.
Other than that, I'm pretty lucky with what I've got going on. Seriously. Good waist, good face, all 10 toes, great breasts, not too much body hair. Yada, yada, yada.
My quote above includes all the procedures I mentioned, a 7 night stay at the Beauty Care Recovery House and a few minor things. My flight will cost ~$250 round trip. I'm still trying to figure out how much all the little extras will cost and trying to factor in tipping the staff. Any experienced ladies out there have good info?
I chose Dr. Cardenas because of the before/after photos I've seen posted by other ladies here on RS, because of her track record with healthy patients (also knowledge from RS) and because of her ISAPS qualification. The fact that she called personally, has great before and after photos on her website, seems knowledgeable, seems concerned with safety, and has an expedient staff also helped me to make my choice. She has all of her qualifications (certifications) listed on her website. I think the only thing I need to know is whether she has hospital rights or not. Anyone here know?
L_kmaze's provider
UPDATED FROM L_kmaze
2 months pre
Some Stats
Some stats:
Age: 36
Weight: 185
Height: 5'11
Waist: 30"
Hips: 43"
Prior procedures:
Breast Augmentation
Fillers (been doing fillers to cheeks and lipes for years)
Age: 36
Weight: 185
Height: 5'11
Waist: 30"
Hips: 43"
Prior procedures:
Breast Augmentation
Fillers (been doing fillers to cheeks and lipes for years)
UPDATED FROM L_kmaze
2 months pre
I talked to Fatimeh about Dr. Cardena's Hospital Rights.
I've read a lot of tips on both RealSelf and other websites about how to be safest when going abroad for surgery. One of the www.surgery.org tips was to ask, "Is there an acute care hospital nearby if complications should arise? Is it a fully licensed, modern facility"? Therefore, I e-mailed Fatimeh asking about where Dr. Cardena's had hospital rights. This is her reply:
"Our facilities are equipped with everything to attend a patient in case of an emergency, we can offer even medium care unit and if for some reason there is need for Intensive care we have a hospital next door named "Hospital de la Mujer y el nino"
I have been working with Dr Cardenas for more than 4 years, and God bless we have never had any complications with any patient to the point of moving them to the Hospital, Dr Cardenas strongly believes that is important to minimize risks and complications with a strict preop protocol."
I looked up the hospital (Hospital de la Mujer y el nino) and it is within walking distance from her clinic (~350 feet). Which means that it's a little less than three miles from the Recovery Center also. And, as MicheleMyBelle mentioned, the Scripps Mercy Hospital - Chula Vista is about 15 miles away, but you have to think about the border crossing.
Also, Fatimeh mentioned that, since Dr. Cardenas is board certified, she can refer a patient to any hospital in the area. I was not concerned with her ability to perform a surgery at a hospital (since she has her own facilities). I was concerned with the "what if" situation. Even the greatest doctor can have a patient whose body reacts poorly to surgery and needs acute care. The only additional bonus of your surgeon having hospital rights is you know that the hospital has approved THAT doctor to perform THAT surgery in their facility.
"Our facilities are equipped with everything to attend a patient in case of an emergency, we can offer even medium care unit and if for some reason there is need for Intensive care we have a hospital next door named "Hospital de la Mujer y el nino"
I have been working with Dr Cardenas for more than 4 years, and God bless we have never had any complications with any patient to the point of moving them to the Hospital, Dr Cardenas strongly believes that is important to minimize risks and complications with a strict preop protocol."
I looked up the hospital (Hospital de la Mujer y el nino) and it is within walking distance from her clinic (~350 feet). Which means that it's a little less than three miles from the Recovery Center also. And, as MicheleMyBelle mentioned, the Scripps Mercy Hospital - Chula Vista is about 15 miles away, but you have to think about the border crossing.
Also, Fatimeh mentioned that, since Dr. Cardenas is board certified, she can refer a patient to any hospital in the area. I was not concerned with her ability to perform a surgery at a hospital (since she has her own facilities). I was concerned with the "what if" situation. Even the greatest doctor can have a patient whose body reacts poorly to surgery and needs acute care. The only additional bonus of your surgeon having hospital rights is you know that the hospital has approved THAT doctor to perform THAT surgery in their facility.
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July 8, 2015
Great job on the research! Due dilligence is prudent in any surgical procedure situation. I like the added sence of security with the info u provided. Props to you, thanks you're awesome. What I wanted to asked both you and I-Lamaz is: how are dr Cardenas prices compared to others in TJ? I haven't started pricing anything yet. Price isn't my TOP priority but I have a lot of work to do so I'm trying to get as much bang for my buck as possible.
July 9, 2015
I only compared Dr. Cardenas with the surgeons in my area. The nearest doctor that performs TTs is 2 hours away (I'm in Montana). I did not like his results of this doctor (from before and after photos). I looked into some other doctors, within 8 hours, but I didn't like their results either. Since I would have to fly, the cost would be much higher due to the airfare. Therefore, considering San Diego is only a $250 flight for me, I considered a surgeon in TJ. I really like Dr. Cardenas results! I only judged Dr. Cardenas by those photos that were posted by RealSelf peeps.
July 10, 2015
I agree with tryintogetmysexyback, and want to thank u for sharing this info, it makes me even more confident with my dr choice.
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I'm concerned about her hospital rights..just in case, although Scripps Memorial in Chula Vista, CA is just 20 mins away (not counting the Border crossing!)