She would have already returned home by now...

Calm down, peeps. It's only been 3 weeks since they cut on me. I wanted to let the swelling go down a bit before I made any opinionated posts. So, without further ado, here it is:

The recovery house and staff: it's been covered before, but it's still worth mentioning that it's comfy, they do what they can to make your stay pleasant, and the food is to die for. I would recommend bringing a friend or a SO, as I did, to help stave off boredom.

The Innovare Center: Very nice! Nurses and staff was very friendly and professional. I felt safe and in good hands.

The results: Love my forehead and brows. Very happy with those. Still trying to get used to the shorter upper lip, and loving the plump, full lips I now have. My chin is noticeably shorter and pointier, and me jaw is narrower, but I'm still a bit swollen there, so no final call there yet, but it looks promising. Remember, tell Dr. Cardenas what you want, and don't be shy. Stress those areas that bother you the most, and tell him to be aggressive there.

Random thoughts: Pain wasn't too bad, but there was a few times I was experiencing a lot of discomfort. Sleeping upright freaking sucks. There's no other way to put that. I was completely miserable for the first 5-6 days. Also, if you're flying back home, do yourself a favor and spring for 1st class. Considering I was still kinda "meh" feeling when I went home, it was very nice with the extra room and the pampering on the plane. Money well spent.

Aubrey, thank you for letting everyone know that you're alive... sorry to be crazy on here... but I'm leaving in 1 week for Guadalajara and not hearing from you was killing me... but I'm so glad to hear your're ok and that you're happy with the results. Hugs.

Aubrey, do you know if you had the forehead reconstruction type III completed? Or the type II? Just the shaving? Thanks! Jonnie

PS I did spring for 1st class too, great suggestion!

I apologize for not posting earlier, but like I said, I wanted to see what it looked like after a few weeks. Plus, I was concentrating more on healing and getting better than anything else. No worries, all is forgiven.

I just had the shaving, which removed much more than I thought it would. You'd be surprised. Then again, I was pretty passable before the surgery.

One more thing: Give yourself some time after the surgery before you make a judgment call on the results. Depending on what you get done, as you will look HIDEOUS for about a week. Day 3-4 were the worst for me.

Thanks Aubrey   All the best to you in your continued recovery! Thanks again for coming back to let us know how it went. I'm no longer feeling scared, but excited !

Thanks so much for the follow up posts Aubrey! I'm booked with Dr Cardenas next month, and this thread has served as a huge relief now that I know I'll be well taken care of and that the surgery results are good.

I was a little worried about my forehead in that Dr cardenas had only recommended the shaving method for me even though I think I'm bordering type III. I hope I get as much shaven off possible.

Just communicate your worries with him. I told him to be aggressive on me forehead and chin, and so he was. Remember, it's YOUR face, not his. Trust me, you don't want to have to go through this surgery twice. Once was more than enough.

Hello    AubreyN7 fisrt i would like to crongrat you !! Im pretty sure u will be more happy now !! And second is there any chance you talk with me about dr Cardenas? I live in mexico.. and its very hard to get money here, but im saving a lot and i really want to do my FFS with Dr C .. but i havent talk to any girl who went with him...

Sry about my sucking english