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Build A Body - Tijuana, Mexico

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Here I am finally ready to start my review and...

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OCVera
$6,200
Here I am finally ready to start my review and journey with surgery. I'm a 33yr old mother of a cool nerdy 15 yr girl, I work in activities in a retirement community and I'm a gym freak. Im here because in 2012 I started my weight loss journy losing about 80lbs in 1 year through prayer, exercise, and healthy eating. After getting to 170lbs I started to get discouraged because of my hanging belly and sagging breast (lose skin). I consulted with a few Drs but honestly its so expensive to live in Newport Beach or socal period my budget was for 5000 $. My supervisor then told me years ago she had a breast reduction at UCLA also my nephew had great dental work by students so I scheduled my appointment and waited 1month for my consult. I will post my consultation this week because its a 2parter but so far I'm happy with the decision I'm making and getting a team of people for my tummy tuck for 4200 $.

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Carmina Cardenas, MD

Carmina Cardenas, MD

Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 371 Reviews
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February 26, 2014
Good luck. I used a residents clinic and have never regretted it :-)
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February 26, 2014
Thank you, so glad you commented you look awesome and your profile is soooo helpful. I'm going to look for a rental recliner today and the p e z. Was there anything you ordered that you didn't find helpful?
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February 26, 2014
I bought way too many pajamas. I only ever wore wife beaters and lounge pants. Never wore the front zip robes either. The recliner can give you a headache so have a neck pillow available. I only used the walker for 3 days but it helped. I used the toilet riser a bit longer. I could NOT have made it without my shower seat! I never used the drain holder I made. Never used a lot of the gauze I bought. Hospital gave me tons. Buy a spare waist binder cause they get gross and need washing quickly. I only took vitamin c before so I didn't buy the arnica and bromelain like others did. I bought an electric blanket and never used it. Never used the bandaid. I used 2 tubes of bacitracin but no neosporin. Hope that helps!
March 5, 2014
Good luck
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March 5, 2014
Thank you
UPDATED FROM OCVera
4 months pre

Waiting....

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I heard back from ucla yesterday I was told my surgery date of april 9th has been put on hold. I was so upset the resident has some other academic work to complete before he can continue with more surgery. I just had my mind set this was gonna be it and I've scheduled time off and told people smh. My first choice for my makeover was Dr. Carmina Cardenas in Tijuana my only issue was taking off from my 15yr old for several days she has school and I don't have anyone locally I trust that much to leave her with. Dr. Cardenas work is amazing she knows how to shape you perfectly and her office is less than 2 hours from my home. I sent a email and called I got a quick response from her assistant Loan she said they are behind on the workload but the Dr herself would go over my email and pics and give me a call. I'm just waiting hopefully I will be able to go in June the day after my daughters last day of school.

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UPDATED FROM OCVera
4 months pre

Plastic Surgery Stimulator

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OCVera
I love this app exactly what I'm looking for.

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November 15, 2014
What app is this? I'm going for a 3 bbl maybe tt or ba also. Would love to play on that