Booked with Cardenas 5/16 - Pre FFS photos

[jgirl76]

Scheduled with Cardenas 5/16/2014 -  Pre FFS Photos: http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/jgirlpacific/library/   
I'm having:
Brow bossing reduction (type II possibly type III)
Rhinoplasty
Eyebrow lift (minor)
Hairline correction
Jaw/Chin reshaping

We might do my lips but we'll make that judgment call during the in-person consultation the day prior to surgery. 

Wish me luck!

Adios

-J

[Roni]

I am so happy for you! Already looking great in your pre-ffs pics. Can't wait to see how you'll turn out after the surgery.

I too am booked with Dr Cardenas on the 21st of June, so I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread, for obvious reasons, haha.

One question: Do you know if he changes his technique depending on the type of forehead? Mine is pretty similar to yours, and I am only getting my brow bossing shaven down, as opposed to a reconstruction typically done on type iii foreheads. I wonder if shaving is effective enough to feminize my forehead.

[Evolving Beauty]

OMG you have the same forehead as me and yesterday I was just about to post a post of who went to cardenas for FFS Type 3 cos I'm going with him soon. Will you post the post op update in this post itself. Please let me know so I can bookmark it or will you post in a separate thread.

[jgirl76]

I will update this post with my experience in Guadalajara within 2 weeks following surgery and will post actual photos a month or two after I've had a chance to heal a bit.

[crowcrow223]

Good luck! Definitely gonna watch out for your posts!

[calicarly]

You're gonna look great, you are already pretty and I think a great candidate for FFS, more of a finishing touch in your case, rather than a kick start as used by many...  Can't wait to see how great you'll look!

[jgirl76]

Thanks! Isn't it amazing what hair and makeup can do? Pulling my hair out of the way reveals the masculinity in my face...  All-in-all I've done well but like you said, it's the finishing touch.  Ok FFS minus 5 days!

[shedevilcanada]

you will look amazing after , you have a tremendous head start. good luck and a speedy recovery

[INgrid Alicia]

OMG!! im so happy for you girl!! Im saving all money i can so i can go with Dr C too.. Plzz let me now how dos it go.

[jgirl76]

Thank you, Ingrid. I promise to return and update everyone. T minus 4 days...  I'm excited but feeling anxious as well... I guess that is normal and to be expected probably

[f_Anna_tastic]

Good luck, hope it goes well!

I'm always a little bit jealous of girls getting ffs, no way I could afford it

X

[INgrid Alicia]

Yep... thats normal!! but dont worry.. there are a lot of girls who have gone FFS with him im pretty sure you will be another in some months.. and thats great!

Dont worry about coming to mexico, I live here and to be honest it is not dangerous.. ... Perhaps you see a lot of things in TV but..  Guadalajara or Mexico City are very safe places to stay ... 

[jgirl76]

Thank you Ingrid Alicia and f_Anna_tastic

[jgirl76]

I had my FFS with Dr. Cardenas on 5/16 and it is now going on day 4 of recovery... All-in-all it has been a very positive experience but my face is still quite swollen so the jury is out on how good the results are, but so far I think things are shaping up pretty well.

What I had done:

* Brow bossing type II reduction
* Hairline correction
* Rhinoplasty
* Jin/Jaw reshaping
* Fat infiltration to the lips
* Trachea shave

Some things to note if you plan on going to Guadalajara to see Dr. Cardenas:

* I HIGHLY recommend staying for a 2nd night in the new hospital 'Innovare' -  I was able to book an extra night on the fly for about 300 US dollars.
* Learn some basic Spanish - While Dr. Cardenas and his team do speak English fluently, the nurses and other staff at the hospital do not, however, they are very professional and will take good care of you (they know the drill)
* Bring a friend with you (even better if they know some Spanish) who can stay with you for the first 3 nights at the very least - The first 3 nights of recovery are the most difficult
* The recovery residence is very nice and tranquil and Vicente will see that you get to all your appointments, he's really great.

I will post full before and after photos when I'm more healed, in a couple of months or so.

If you have any questions about my experience in Guadaljara please contact me.

Thanks,
Jonnie

[shedevilcanada]

I had my FFS with Dr. Cardenas on 5/16 and it is now going on day 4 of recovery... All-in-all it has been a very positive experience but my face is still quite swollen so the jury is out on how good the results are, but so far I think things are shaping up pretty well.

What I had done:

* Brow bossing type II reduction
* Hairline correction
* Rhinoplasty
* Jin/Jaw reshaping
* Fat infiltration to the lips
* Trachea shave

Some things to note if you plan on going to Guadalajara to see Dr. Cardenas:

* I HIGHLY recommend staying for a 2nd night in the new hospital 'Innovare' -  I was able to book an extra night on the fly for about 300 US dollars.
* Learn some basic Spanish - While Dr. Cardenas and his team do speak English fluently, the nurses and other staff at the hospital do not, however, they are very professional and will take good care of you (they know the drill)
* Bring a friend with you (even better if they know some Spanish) who can stay with you for the first 3 nights at the very least - The first 3 nights of recovery are the most difficult
* The recovery residence is very nice and tranquil and Vicente will see that you get to all your appointments, he's really great.

I will post full before and after photos when I'm more healed, in a couple of months or so.

If you have any questions about my experience in Guadaljara please contact me.

Thanks,
Jonnie

thanks for the update Jonnie, cant wait to see the new you, have a speedy recovery

[bubbles21]

You are going to look even more fabulous after FFS Goodluck and cannot wait to see and hear how it all goes for you

[INgrid Alicia]

Im sure you will look amazing... Congrats girl!!! DO you think you could let me see some pics?? Plzzz

[jgirl76]

Here are a couple of teaser selfies; I will be posting more meaningful straight-on and profile before/after comparisons once I'm healed more. Suffice to say that I'm preliminarily thrilled with the results... Dr. Cardenas has done a great job for what I needed. Can't wait to heal up!

http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/jgirlpacific/library/Cardenas%20FFS%20post%20op%205%20days

-J

PS recap of procedures completed:

* Brow bossing type II reduction
* Hairline correction (corners only)
* Rhinoplasty
* Jin/Jaw reshaping
* Fat infiltration to the lips
* Trachea shave

[calicarly]

Oh girl! U are lookin' freakin' amazing ! So pleased and happy for u! More more as u r healing paahhlease!! Thumbs up!

[INgrid Alicia]

Wow... Yep  even now, that it has been so few time after surgery, you are fabulous much more feminine .... Congrats!!! And about the type II forehead reshape, it seems he did a good job! . about the recovery?  how is it going?