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Lacks Attention to Detail - Zona Rio Tijuana, B.C.
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Still having problems after nearly three years
Bambi WaltonApril 17, 2014
$18,000
I developed another small infection where one of the non-dissolving sutures was trying to work it's way out and had to have it removed at my clinic. From the location I knew this suture was one from my very first procedure at CosMed, in 2007! I also understand no one who goes to Mexico for surgery wants to hear these horror stories so I have pretty much given up on trying to help others from their destiny. I doubt I would have listened either as the lure of plastic surgery is very compelling. I do believe in karma though and wish everyone well who still goes to CosMed. Of course everyone loves their doctor when things go well. If you do nothing else, PLEASE INSIST ON GETTING A COPY OF THE LEGAL DOCUMENT COSMED MAKES YOU SIGN BEFORE SURGERY. That way you'll know who to contact in Mexico to file a complaint if things don't go well.
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Buried (permanent) sutures still working their way out after two years
Bambi WaltonAugust 1, 2013
If you are crazy enough to go to Dr. Quiroz at CosMed after reading my horror story, please see if you can get him to show you the suture material he'll use and then hope and pray he doesn't use the non-dissolving sutures he used on me that are still working their way out. They're painful and anxiety producing, especially if you'd previously dealt with a massive infection. There are lots of great plastic surgeons in the United States, many who manage their own clinics to keep costs down, and if you have any complications in Mexico you will end up spending the same amount of money to get the problems fixed, if you can! My surgeon won't do any more revisions because of the risk of more pain and scar tissue so I will have to live with my poor decision to go to CosMed for the rest of my life.
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UPDATED FROM Bambi Walton
Still having issues with buried stitches working...
Bambi WaltonMay 13, 2013
Still having issues with buried stitches working their way out, two years later! My dermatologist had to remove one of the more stubborn ones and noted the wrong type of suture material was used (should have been the dissolving type). Having a second CT scan next month to determine if my persistent abdominal pain is related to the plastic surgery I had at CosMed in Tijuana. So not worth all the pain, infections, and expense!
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May 15, 2013
Bambi....my heart goes out to you. I feel empathy for all you had to go through! Your attitude is great about the whole ordeal though...I commend you for that, and the will to love you for you! I totally heard your words though about the "more, more ,more" mindset, as I have to admit I had begun to see other areas that I thought "might need addressing next year" but I quickly snapped out of it reminding myself that I was once a 275 woman and gave birth to 3 children weighing 9 lbs each.....my issue was the bodylift areas they are now fixed......I am going to listen to your words and embrace me as me! I was very fortunate for my outcome...and that I didnt have complications such as your sweet self. Thank you for sharing
May 22, 2013
Thank you so much! I'm hanging in there and know everything happens for a reason. I feel blessed to have made it in and out of Mexico safely so many times though looking back, there were times I was positively terrified, especially since I was alone every time and don't speak Spanish! Good for you for understanding the more more more mindset and embracing yourself as you are: a masterpiece! Best wishes!
August 15, 2014
Thank you for your note, and for understanding. I too remind myself of how far I've come and I'm getting used to my scars and doing better not beating myself up too much. Overall it's been an incredible learning experience. It also helps to know I'm not alone in the struggle. Hope you are doing well, congrats on your achievements!
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