Sunday, March 31, 2013

Is Facelift in Cancun for You?

If you have started to see the effects of ageing on your face, then you may have thought about various cosmetic surgery options such as a facelift. However, you must have probably realized early on that the cost of such procedures is astounding in the USA, which is why many people travel to get a facelift in Cancun, Mexico for a more affordable price. But is it right for you?  Here are a few tips to help you find out whether or not traveling to Cancun for a facelift is ideal for you.


 

Traveling Internationally for a Facelift

 

If you are thinking about getting a facelift in Cancun, then you need to be okay with boarding an international plane. Luckily, traveling to Cancun is easier than traveling to other countries, but it is still international travel. You should be healthy enough to travel on a plane for a few hours. You don’t need a passport to travel to Mexico, but you do need some form of state-issued identification just like a driver’s license when taking other flights.

Reasons People Travel to Cancun for a Facelift


There are many reasons why Americans in particular would choose to visit Cancun for a facelift over other destinations. Some of those reasons include:
·         It’s easy to get there. Many cities in America have direct flights to Cancun. The flight is short in comparison to traveling to other international cities.
·         Many Americans have been to Mexico before. Mexico is hardly uncharted territory for the average American. Whether or not you’ve gone there before, you’re sure to know someone who has. This makes traveling to Cancun easier than traveling to lesser known destinations.
·         There are many Americans who travel to Cancun for facelifts and other procedures. Knowing you aren’t alone can make your cosmetic surgery trip to Cancun a whole lot easier. When you know that other Americans are getting facelifts in Cancun just like you are, it can be comforting and make the whole process a lot more enjoyable.
·         Cancun is affordable. Your facelift in Cancun is likely to cost 40-60% less than it would in the USA. Additionally, your travel expenses including airfare and hotel charges, are likely to be lower than in the US. Of course, how much you spend depends on where you stay, but Cancun offers plenty of options to those with a reasonable budget.

Cancun as a Vacation Destination

 

Another great reason why people may choose to get a facelift in Cancun is because it is a great vacation destination. This means you can also take that long overdue holiday for rest and relaxation. With great food, amazing beaches, a happening nightlife and plenty of positive cosmetic surgery reviews, your facelift vacation can turn into a real vacation in Cancun.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

How I Survived a Mommy Makeover



Be advised that there is not much you can do to beat the pain. Pain, hell yeah, it can give any self-styled masochist a run for his money. How did I, then, survive a mommy makeover? By sheer good fortune and karma. Here’s how my ordeal began.




I went to Tijuana for my mommy makeover in Mexico because I couldn’t have afforded it in California. Yes, I’m one of the 62% moms from American Society of Plastic Surgeons survey who would consider a mommy makeover only if cost wasn’t an issue. Call me vain, I don’t mind, because my abdominal hernias needed a surgical intervention and the muscles could do with some tucking up. 

Although I had apprehensions about the level of professionalism and quality on the other side of the border, I was gawping with surprise at my plastic surgeon’s facility. I patted myself on the back for choosing this particular hospital in Tijuana. My fingers were crossed about the skills of the surgeon. 

Truth be told, my surgeon did warn me about the excruciating pain for at least three days and that I’d come to hate him. My conceit prevented me from weighing the gravity in his cautionary words. “What could be worse than throes of labour?” I thought. I was dead wrong. He also warned me about complications such as hematoma or collection of blood under the skin. “I’ll deal with it…bring it on,” I told my surgeon. I wasn’t going empty handed from Mexico.

After the surgery, I wake up to a pain that can be best described as Satan lashing your run-over-by-a-truck tummy. Those three days on the hospital bed, were my worst nightmare. It felt like a fever dream. I swear I could do with some morphine.

I travel back to United States a day after I got discharged. The two weeks that followed weren’t any better. I hated myself for not being able to leave the bed and spend quality time with my kids. I tried reading, I tried watching TV. Nothing worked. It’s hard to concentrate with barbs under your skin. Try deep breathing at your own risk. It feels as if your sutures will come off any instant to reveal all the abomination inside.

Two weeks later, the drains were off. I started to walk about the house but it was a lot of discomfort. The daze from sedatives made me see black if my heart rate went up. I couldn’t go on without resting often. I was happy for whatever locomotion my tummy tuck afforded after almost 18 days. Life began to look normal again, however little.

It’s only after six weeks that I felt like myself again. The results were amazing. I loved my new self. I was excited to try all the clothes that I had abandoned. And not to mention, my lingerie collection. My husband lit up every time I walked past and passed those unmentionable lusty remarks.  

I couldn’t be happier. The pain was worth it.