Brazilian Butt Lift: Stories

Thanks for all the info sis!

Have you looked into other recovery homes in Tiajuana?I know there are a few that are cheaper than beauty care. Theres http://lacasadelilas.com/, club medical,and http://www.gracebajasurgeryretreat.ca/.I was considering Robles for a hot sec but alot of girls say she's too conservative with the fat grafting.

Now I called Dr Robles Assistant Laura and she was very helpful and yes she has been checking on me and answering all my questions that I have. And she answers all of my text and calls! I try to call Dr. Yily but couldnt get in touch with her are her assistant. And Dr Cardenas Assistant Fatimeh has check to me to but I may not be going with her because I dont want to pay 200 to stay in the recovery house each night that 2000 for 10 days. And she wants you to be there for 14. That is to much money to pay. And I m bring my sister, my daug, my mom and my second mother with me there because that a girls get a way! And that is money I can keep in my pocket so they can have fun. So I know Im going to the Dominican Republic!

Now I am down to three Dr Cardenas, Dr Yily, Dr Robles because I like the bbl sister on here that have done they surgery all ready. But they all are good so help. And plz let me know what to bring and if someone is going in June 2013. and where they are going and what Dr.

Ok I have picked four Doctors to have my surgery with I need my BBL sister to help me to pick. Dr.Cardenas, Dr. Yily, Dr.Robles and Dr.Pantoja I like all of them. But when I add up everything one price is 6671,6690,6225 and 7257. But I want the best one that can help me to got that shape I will be having my around the summer. So if you have had surgery with one of this Drs and they were good to you with everything let me know!

Ok well please let me know what dates work for you. March and April are booking up fast. If you can make it by the end of Match I can offer you free accommodation in our Care Facility for 9 nights. This will include meals and nurse care. The total is $5,200 usd and includes everything. Let me know what you think. Katie On 19 February 2013 09:48, Black Girl wrote:

Dear Patients, We noticed that several patients when they come for their surgery are taking Vitamin A or Vitamin E. We want you to please check your multivitamin, vitamins anyone taking this has to stop as soon as possible these Vitamins help that during surgery the body lose blood. Please stop taking any vitamin or multivitamin that have these vitamins. Sorry for the incoveniences! Feel free to contact me! Also you can text me to 347 667 2704 Thank you, Laura Castro Customer Service Assistant/ Asistente de Servicio al Cliente We invite you to/ Le invitamos a: Facebook Fan Page/ Página de Fans de Facebook: Dr. Robles Plastic Surgery Twitter: @DrWrobles www.drawalkirisrobles.com

Go to Cardenas. My body looked kinda like yours and now it looks like your dream pics. She is a sculptor. No lie! I will update my profile soon but Cardenas is the best.

Hey my bbl sister been a little busy. But I got my two quotes one from dr yiy and dr salama here is yiy. Message starred Tuesday, February 5, 2013 8:05 AM Hello! Thanks for contacting us! You must loose weight before the surgery. At least 10 pounds. I tell you this because this way you will get better results and it will be better for your health, which is the most important thing. The price for Tummy Tuck, fat grafting to buttock, BBL, liposuction of abdomen, armpit, back, flanks, waist is 3,900USD. It also includes 1 compression garment, pre-operatory tests( TTP, HIV, Hbs, HCV, BASAL GLYCEMIA, GLYCEMIA, UREA, SERUM CREATININE, FULL BLOOD COUNT, VDRL, BLOOD TYPE Y RH) , cardiologist (EKG), anesthesiologist (epidural block), clinic fees (room, operating room, nurses, IVs, 3 meals, surgical assistants, etc). The procedures will depend on your hemoglobin levels. Extra The lymphatic massages cost 31$USD each session (10 sessions) If you want to buy a second garment, the price is 140$USD In case you need a blood transfusion, the price is 200$USD The compression sleeves cost 80$USD For all medication is 250$USD -HEPARINE 40 MG: to prevent the thromboembolism -CLAVULIN 1GR: antibiotic -DICLOFENAC 50MG for the pain -OMEPRAZOL 20 MG is a gastric protector -VITAMIN C 500 MG, FERROUS SULFATE, FOLIC ACID 10 MG: vitamins -TROMBOCIL CREAM: relief of superficial haematomas Dose of medication If you want to buy the medication in your country -HEPARIN 40 MG: Subcutaneous injection 1 per day for 8 days. -CLAVULIN 1GR: Take 1 every 24 hours for 10 days. -DICLOFENAC 50MG: Take 2 tablets together the first 3 days every 6 hours, then at 4th day take 1 every 8 hours for 10 days. -OMEPRAZOL 20 MG: Take 1 every 12 hours for 10 days. -VITAMIN C 500 MG: Take 1 tablet every 12 hours for a month. -FERROUS SULFATE: Take 1 tablet every 12 hours for 30 days. -FOLIC ACID 10 MG: Take 2 tablets per day for 15 days. -THROMBOCID CREAM: Apply on the operated area 2 times a day for 10 days. In case you want to buy them here I sell them at 250$USD or Jacqueline can help you buy them in the drugstore. Recovery house and hotel We recomend you to stay in the country for 2 weeks. If you can't stay that long, you must stay at least for 10 or 8 days minimum. The places we recommend to stay at are: -Spa Jacqueline Marrero “recovery house”: 90$ per day. If 2 people share a room the price would be 75$USD per person. It includes: round-trip transportation to the airport, room with 2 beds, 3 meals, nurse 24 hours, security, access to internet WIFI, Transportation to surgery. Phone number: 809-412-8239 / 829- 966-8878. Website: www.spamedicaljm.com -The hotel of the clinic CIPLA: 100$ per day. It includes: 3 meals, WIFI, nurse 24 hours. The round-trip transportation is 70$USD. But if you want to stay in a hotel close to the clinic instead of the recovery house: -Hotel Plaza del Sol: It’s 45$USD per day. It only includes breakfast. No nurse. Phone: 809-686-2614 If you want to book at Jaqueline’s please send me your flight information and the days you want to stay there. My assistant will contact Jacqueline and set it for you. Scheduling a date and the deposit When you decide to have the surgery you need to say to me the exact date you want to have surgery (I don’t work on Sundays and I prefer not to do surgeries on Saturdays and Thursdays) and once the date has been set and you’ve booked your flight you have to send me your flight information and a deposit of 500$ US (it can be more but no less than 200USD$) Choose any day you want (you don’t need to ask me if it’s available or not), I will write down your dates but only lock the date to people who have sent me the deposit. The first person who sends me the deposit is the first patient of the day. How to send the deposit To send a payment just needs the email of the person sending the money. My e-mail adress is: yilydelossantos@hotmail.com To send money with PayPal, follow these steps: -Log into your PayPal account at https://www.paypal.es. -Click the Send Money tab. -Select the type of payment you want to perform: a) personal (to send a gift, pay debts or expenses, or simply to return money to family or friends); b) commercial (whether to pay for goods or services). -Click Continue. -To change the source of funds for payment, click Change. -Select the source of funds like using the radio buttons and click Continue. -Review the information and click Send Money to complete the transaction. Once you’ve sent the deposit you need to send me in an email your confirmation number and the user name. I haven't canceled or erased any date so don't be worried. We're doing this because we want to be sure that the patients will come to have surgery. Some of them confirm their dates and we wait for them but they never come. I don’t like to perform more than _____ surgeries these days Monday (3), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (4), Thursday (1), Friday (4) Before surgery -You should start taking vitamins, B complex, ferrous sulfate, folic acid, vitamin C. -Stop smoking -Stop taking drugs -You should have a doctor or nurse that able to drain your liquids when you get back to your country. -Your hemoglobin levels have to be more than 12 gm/ dl. -You should have the tests done there to be sure that you can have surgery. The tests are: Creatinine, glucose, full blood count, hematocrit, EKG, radiography -You need to bring loose clothes and maternity pads . After surgery: I will give you instructions and recommendations for your recovery. You should bring loose clothes and maternity pads. You will stay 1 night in the clinic and it’s included in the quote. You have to wear the garment for 3 months and can’t spend more than 45 minutes without it. Transportation to the clinic -If you stay at JAcqueline’s she will pick you up from the airport and take you to the clinic. -If you want my driver to pick you from the airport is 70$USD (the round-trip transportation) -If you want to go to the clinic by yourself , the address is: Av. Pedro Henriquez Urena 137 between Av. Abraham Lincoln and Av. Tiradentes. Suite 208 Payment I only accept cash. I don’t accept financing, credit card, care credit, check orders or checks. You can also pay me through Western Union. You can pay me with US dollar or with Dominican pesos. Anesthesia I usually use continuous epidural block. Some patients want general anesthesia but it is subjected to the anesthesiologist and I trust in him. He knows what anesthesia is the best for each patient. Airport The name of the airport is Aeropuerto de las Americas And it’s located on Av. Las Americas. Things you have to know: The procedures separately are more expensive than if they're done together. The insurance is 250$USD The garment I use is distributed by FAJATE. I give discounts for 2 people or more. 2 people……………………………. 150$USD each one 3 people……………………………. 200$USD 4 people……………………………. 250$USD Things you should do: You should wait 3-7 days for a response because I’m getting 85-95 emails per day and I have to do surgeries, attend meetings and I also work in others institutions. Please just send me one message with that I mean that you can email me a lot of times but it’s better if you do in the same message so I don’t have to click on ‘’filter messages like these’’. Please don’t send me messages from 2 or more different emails because I can’t filter them and it’s difficult to know who I am writing to. I need you to be sure before sending the deposit and please confirm your date 2 days before the surgery. The day of surgery You have to fast the day of surgery so don't eat or drink anything but water. You have to be in the clinic at 7 am, you’ll have the test done, the consultation with me and then the surgery. One of my assistant will be with me to translate and for a better communication. Tummy tuck The inches of your waist will depend on your diastasis and the separation of your muscles so I can't tell you how many inches I could take take off of your waist. This will be determinated in the surgery. The tummy tuck scar/incision is 4cm from the pubic line. You can have a tummy tuck and get pregnant after 1 year. Liposuction I perform the super wet technic with ultrasound. BBL I inject the fat in all direction as long as It doesn't compress the sciatic nerve. The fat injected in the buttock will depend on how much fat your butt can resist and your hips size. I can't determinate before the surgery how much I will fat graft to you. After having the BBL done you can sit on your butt. And you will sleep on your back. If It is injected so much fat in the butt it can necroses or form abscesses, but it only happens if the patient don't have care after the surgery. Most of the butts in the wish pics that some of my patients send me are made of PMMA and I don’t use that. I just do fat graft and the fat injected in the buttock will depend on how much fat your butt can resist and your hips size. I always try to do my best but we have to be aware that there are limits injecting fat. I'll reduce your abdomen the more I can and transfer the most amount of fat I can. These suggestions are based on each person. Pics If you want to see the pics of women who have surgery done by me, click on the links below: -Breast: http://www.drayilydelossantos.net/busto.html -Body: http://www.drayilydelossantos.net/cuerpos.html -Face: http://www.drayilydelossantos.net/Procedimientos.html Please don’t ask me to send you pics because I don’t have time, that’s why my executive advertising is the only one who uploads them to the site. Contact If you want to speak with my assistant or secretary, you should call my office: 809-331-5050 extension 208 from 9:00-17:00pm. Teresa speaks Spanish and Yira speaks English and Spanish. Yira's cellphone is: 829-870-8815 I really prefer that you ask me all the questions via email.

My back and belly look similar to yours.I can't wait to get the fat sucked out lol Which doc are leaning toward so far?

OK I HAVE BEEN WAITING ON DR. YILY FOR ALMOST TWO WEEKS AND DR SALAM NOW WHAT'S UP WITH THAT I KNOW THEY ARE BUSY BUT COME ON!

Ok Girl I saw It and i can do a good work with You that You can seem like her but not the same 100% I hope You understand my English and my way To say the true To everybody Greeting Dra. Hilario Durán From: Dra . Hilario Duran To: Black Girl Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:31 PM Subject: Re: Mensaje desde agustinahilario.com Ok this is 4,300 Dra. Hilario Durán

Procedure Information Procedure Brazilian Buttock Lift with 2 area liposuction Facility Clinica Unibe Physician Dr. Victor Urzola Arrival requirement 1 day before the procedure Nights in Hospital Outpatient Recovery requirement 8 days Total Days in Costa Rica 9 days Welcome to Organica by Costa Rica Health Travel. This program has been created to provide patients with an amazing aesthetic and reconstructive medical tourism experience Traveling abroad for treatment requires that patients go through a number of steps that can be confusing and frustrating. For instance, there are over twenty countries that offer Medical Tourism services around the World. Once you get past this first step, you have to look at a large number of clinics, hospitals and physicians and once you have chosen your destination and your doctor, you have to make all necessary travel arrangements. By the time you are done researching, you will have so much information from different providers, that you will probably have to start from scratch to learn again who’s who; a total logistics nightmare! How do you get around all the clutter? By choosing a professional and specialized company that helps you move through the large amount of information and that based on your needs, designs an all-inclusive solution. Organica Aesthetic and Reconstructive Program by Costa Rica Health Travel was born out of the deep understanding of patient’s needs, achieved through the study of industry standards as well as satisfaction surveys, one-on-one patient interviews and testimonials from past patients who have traveled to Costa Rica. The information gathered helped us understand that patients are not only looking for top-class medical treatment with accredited facilities and board certified physicians, but are also looking for a dedicated team of professionals with local presence that can design the best experience. Our Program Medical First off, we are very fortunate to have a medical director in the program that is considered one of Costa Rica’s top plastic surgeons. Dr. Victor Urzola is one of the most sought after plastic surgeons in the country thanks to his amazing skills, his understanding of the patient’s needs, his bedside manner and his education. Dr. Urzola was trained in Costa Rica, Italy, France and the USA. All of our procedures are performed at AAAASF accredited Clinica Unibe, a boutique clinic located in San Jose that is part of the Universidad Iberoamericana, one of the most well-respected medical universities in the country. The clinic features a great staff of dedicated health professionals as well as great facilities that will allow the patient to have the best possible treatment. The price of the procedure includes all costs associated with doctor fees, anesthisiologist fees, hospital fees, medical supplies, post-op pain medication and antibiotics and post-op appointments. Case Manager One of the most important things we learned by listening to our patients is that having a single point of contact throughout the entire experience keeps the levels of stress to a minimum. Based on this, our program features a Case Management System in which a bilingual, fully trained specialist accompanies the patient from the very first contact via telephone or email, until the moment the patient is transferred to the airport to go back home. The case manager also follows up after departure and coordinates all communication with the doctor for post-op conference and video calls. Our case management system has proven to be a magnificent tool for patients, because there is always a specialist on top of every single detail including travel needs, medical coordination with the doctor, appointment coordination, aftercare facility follow up and finally, contact with family and loved ones back home. All Inclusive Program The third opportunity we recognized, was that patients did not want to focus on all the expenses they would incur while they travel for treatment. Based on this, we designed an all-inclusive program that includes airport transfers, transportation to and from the clinic, transportation to pre-op and post-op medical appointments, and of course the aftercare facility where the patient has 24-hour access to a registered nurse and receives three healthy daily meals. Also included in the aftercare facility is Wireless Internet and free phone calls to the US and Canada. The only out of pocket expenses that the patient will incur while in Costa Rica are additional medications not related to the procedure, entertainment costs, gratuities and airport departure taxes ($28). Procedures Organica offers a wide variety of Plastic and Reconstructive procedures, including implant procedures, facial procedures, post-weightloss reconstructive procedures and mommy makeover procedures. Patients can also choose non-invasive procedures to complement their plastic surgery procedures such as laser peeling, botox, etc. All-Inclusive Travel Package Case Management For your entire medical journey, a Costa Rica Health Travel case manager will act as your advocate, accompanying you to ensure that all services provided are as promised, as well as to coordinate all of your travelling needs. All you have to worry about is recovering.  Coordination of all aspects of medical journey  VIP Airport treatment with pick up at the gate upon arrival  24/7 support in Costa Rica  Transfers to and from the airport  Transfers to and from pre-op appointments  Transfer to surgery and recovery facility  Recovery facility daily check ups and visits  Transfer to follow up appointments Recovery Facility Recovery is the most important part of your journey. At Costa Rica Health Travel we believe that staying in a hospital bed is not the answer to a safe and sound recovery. Chetica Ranch offers an incredible post-surgery experience and we want you to enjoy it through our special rate.  Certified Nurse available 24 hours a day  Spacious rooms  WiFi Internet and Cable TV  Beautiful property filled with gardens  3 home-cooked meals daily  Coffee and afternoon tea  Close follow up between Dr. and Nurse Costs and Payment Information Below you will read the best available price for your procedure. Medical Tourism Package Details Cost Brazilian Buttock Lift (with 2 area liposuction) Medical Package includes:  Pre-op exams  Doctor and Anesthesiologist Fees  Operating room  Compression Garments  Post-surgery medications  Post-op control appointments All Inclusive Travel Package:  Airport transfers  Transportation to and from medical appointments  Recovery facility for 9 days with: o 3 daily meals o 24 hour certified nurse available o Cable TV and wireless Internet o Free phone calls to the US and Canada $7,000.00 We are a proud member of Promed. 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Thank you for your interest in Dr. Paul Fortes. I am happy to schedule your free consultation on any Monday or Thursday to discuss your goals in person. Please let me know when works best for you. Kindest regards, Soledad Sosa Patient Coordinator for Dr. Paul Fortes 12727 Kimberly Lane #300 Houston, TX 77024 Ph: 713-354-5123 Fax: 713-722-8998

Thanks for sending the pictures. Now I understand that you would like to have a BBLift. I want you to know that yes, we can do it but if you would like to have your tummy area flat ,, you would need to have a Tummy Tuck procedure. The liposuction alone will improve the area but will not completely flatten it. Have you researched Tummy Tuck procedures before. To have a tummy tuck with liposuction and a fat transfer to the gluteal area with us costs: $4,700usd and you will need to remain here for 10 nights post op. What questions do you have at this point? Kind Regards, Sheri Burke 1 800 210 5124 561 598 8758 web: www.international-patient-facilitators.com web: www.cosmetic-surgery-mexico.com web: www.obesitysolutions.us

Thank you for your e-mail and interest in the Brazilian Butt Lift. A possible price range for the BBL is between $8,000-$10,000 depending on the amount of surgery that needs to be done to help you reach your desired outcome. I hope this information is helpful. Please contact me with any further questions you may have in regards to this procedure. Have a fabulous evening and we will look forward to hearing from you soon. Kindest Regards, Kellie Anderson Feel Good About Yourself! Kellie Anderson Patient Consultant 407-218-4550 7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32819 kellie@drarmandosoto.com

Thank you for considering our practice. Dr. Wiener performs this procedure several times a month and he has years of experience with various butt lifting, body lifting, and fat transfer techniques. As a surgeon, Dr. Wiener is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. In addition to his Board Certification, Dr. Wiener is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the largest Plastic Surgical Society in the World. There are two ways to enlarge your buttocks: 1.) Brazilian Butt Lift (Fat Transfer) 2.) Butt Implants Brazilian butt lift is the combination of liposuction and fat injection. How is the Brazilian butt lift performed? The Brazilian butt lift involves three techniques: liposelection of two or more areas, donor fat processing, and microinjection of the donor fat into the buttocks. Under anesthesia, the buttock is first contoured by performing liposelection,(ultrasonic liposuction) to harvest the fat to be used. Common areas to liposuction include the back- directly above the butt, the abdomen, and the thighs. Note that even the liposuction alone will give your body a more attractive look. After liposuction, Dr. Wiener carefully purifies the fat so that only the best donor fat cells will be injected back into your buttocks for augmentation. The fat which has been suctioned is processed to isolate viable fat cells. The fat is carefully purified such that only a fraction of the donor fat removed will qualify for re-injection to the buttocks. In order to get enough qualified fat, Doctor must liposuction at least two areas of your body. The purified fat is then placed or transferred to the buttocks with special cannulas. This process is referred to as ‘microinjection’. Dr. Wieners technique of microinjection enables the fat cells to receive adequate blood supply so that they can survive once inside the buttocks tissue. This technique results in the highest permanent survival rate of the fat and is the best way to achieve a permanent result. Dr. Wiener microinjects small amounts of purified donor fat into different areas and depths of the buttocks. The procedure involves scores or hundreds of micro fat injections. Correct injection methods are key to achieving a long lasting, uniform, smooth, and natural appearance to the buttocks. An additional benefit of the Brazilian butt lift is that you not only get a shapelier buttock, but the area to liposuction is now much leaner, giving your profile a more sensuous look. The fat is harvested using specialized liposuction techniques called Lipo-Selection. A low pressure aspiration system is used to minimize damage to fat cells as they are being extracted. Regular liposuction traumatizes fat cells too much. Only the correct type of liposuction will yield fat cells that will result in a permanent lifetime result. However, implants may be recommended for patients who have very little body fat to harvest, such as body-builders and naturally thin patients. After buttock augmentation with fat transfer or silicone implants, patients should avoid sitting directly on the buttocks or lying on their backs for two to three weeks to maximize results. During this time, compression garments may be worn to reduce swelling. Patients may experience some pain or discomfort, bruising and swelling after the procedure. Most patients return to work two weeks after their buttock augmentation and are able to resume all normal activities within four weeks. Swelling typically dissipates by the sixth week. Cost is always a consideration in elective surgery. Procedure prices can vary widely, due to the fact that every patient is different. It could be a range between $8,000 and $9,000. We work with three companies that provide financial options for our patients’ cosmetic needs. These companies are: Care Credit (carecredit.com or 1 800 859 9975), Cosmetic Credit (cosmeticcredit.com or 1 888 444 1025), and Medical Financing (medicalfinancing.com or 1 888 502 8020). Please call us if you need help with the loan application process. In addition, save $500 on the procedure until the end of October. When performed by an experienced surgeon using the proper techniques, buttock augmentation is a highly satisfying and permanent procedure that enhances the profile of the buttocks and surrounding areas for a younger, firmer, and curvier look. Please let us know if you would like to schedule a complimentary consultation . Also, if you have any additional questions or concerns, or if you would like information on a different procedure feel free to contact us. We are here to assist you! Sincerely, Jose Gavilanes BA Marketing Manager The Art of Plastic Surgery 7447 W. Talcott Ave ● Suite 451 Chicago, IL 60631 T 773-763-3990 │ F 773-763-6346 marketing@theartofplasticsurgery.com www.theartofplasticsurgery.com

I think the liposuction and fat injection would work well for you. Your skin of the back has good tone and will contract well the skin below the umbilicus is loose and may require a mini tummy tuck if the skin is not contract well enough. You already have a curvy figure and after the procedure you'll just be more curvy. I think the areas that should be liposuctioned include the abdomen, back, flanks, arms and inner thighs. The fat injection would be to the sides to make more curves and more in the posterior part of the buttocks to make more projection.The price will be $7000. When you're ready we'll need to do a phone consultation to go over the procedure, the recovery, the complications, review your medical history and to answer all of your questions. Wendell Perry M.D. Phone: 305-754-0750 Email address: wperrymd@aol.com Web address: wperrrymd.com

HERE IS ANOTHER ONE THAT I GOT! Thanks for sending all detailed information about yourself and your goals. Dr. Pantoja considers that you are a candidate for tummy tuck, liposuction and fat grafting. It will be a great idea for you to loose 30 pounds before getting the surgery done. Your expectations are really high and you will need to loose weight in order to achieve those results and to lower the risk during surgery and after. The plan of surgery will be perform liposuction in your full back, arms, flanks, thighs and waist, all the obtained fat will be used for fat injections into your buttocks to make the look rounder and fuller, maybe not like the pictures sent but something similar to it. Then we will perform an incision as low and thin as possible from side to side in order to remove all extra skin and repair your abdomen muscles in order to leave a flatter abdomen and smaller waist. The cost for this surgery is $5,100dlls. Once you make an appointment, we will require a $300dlls. deposit to secure your date. Blood tests (CBC and Metabolic Panel) 2-3 weeks prior to surgery in order to verify that your health is in good condition to handle many hours of surgery. All drains and stitches must be removed 2-3 weeks after surgery. What is included in this cost? - 2 night-stay in the clinic with 24 hour nurse care/aid - Your own recovery room equipped with Patient's bed, armchair/lazy-boy, Wi-Fi, T.V., phone, bathroom utilities (shower and lavatory). **Please note the following: A friend or family member is more than welcome to accompany you and stay in the clinic all day long and even stay in your room while you're in surgery. However, space is limited with the intention of giving the patient the needed attention. Therefore, at night-time the one accompanying you may stay at a hotel, just to have somewhere to sleep at (we don't have beds for family members). And in the morning he/she is welcome to stay at the clinic until your check-out, which is almost always at 10:00am the day after your surgery once you've had your breakfast, Dr. Pantoja has revised you and prescribed your medications. There are several nice hotels near by. 3 are within walking distance from our clinic. - Patient's meals are provided (Fruit, Chicken Soup/Broth, etc). - Dr. Pantoja's, Anesthesiologist's, Hospital, Nurses and Operating Room fees included - An evaluation and electrocardiogram (EKG) is done before the surgery by the cardiologist - Lab work required prior to surgery and post op - 1 Compression Girdle/Garment - Unlimited post-operative visits What is not included: 1)Medication you need to take home for your recovery. (i.e. antibiotic, pain, spray to use on tummy tuck scar). This can be bought at any pharmacy in Mexico or be delivered to the clinic. The cost is approx. $150 dollars since this is a two week treatment. NO REFILL NEEDED. 2) Nursing services outside of clinic. 3) Post-operative Massage Therapy. $40 dollars per session. (Fully Recommended) Additional information about what to expect after your surgery: You will need it about 2-3 weeks time off from work/school. It is imperative that when you return to your activities you do this under what is known as 'Light-duty' or with caution and wearing the girdle for the first 5-6 months. Doing this will support your back, posture, with swelling, and will aid in achieving the goal desired. The anesthesia used is an Spinal Block and sedation. You don't feel anything, you don't be awake. Recommended hotels: 1) City Express Hotel www.cityexpress.com.mx (they include local shuttle service, continental breakfast and wi-fi) $65dlls. 2) Camino Real www.caminoreal.com/tijuana.com ( local shuttle service and wi-fi included)$74dlls. 3) Real del Rio www.realdelrio.com (only Wi-Fi) $65dlls. 4)Hotel Pueblo Amigo 8 min from our clinic www.hotelpuebloamigo.com (includes continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, local shuttle and San Diego Airport shuttle for $65dlls) Daily rate $65dlls. 5) Best Western Americanna Inn www.bestwestern.com/prop/05614 they are located in San Diego and they offer transportation to the clinic and from the San Diego airport. Phone 619-428-5521 **Prices of the hotels are before tax and they are subject to daily currency exchange. We recommend 2 recovery houses: -Grace Baja Guest House- Owner Lana Humphries- Phone (619) 664-3948 website www.bajasurgeryretreat.com email: graceguesthouse@hotmail.com -Club Med (beachfront 30 min away) Phone number 909-266-1364 website www.clubmedical.org. NOTE:Your blood work and EKG results will determine if you are a candidate for surgery or not. **OUR PRIORITY IS OUR PATIENT'S HEALTH** Nadia Unidad de Cirugia Plastica Hours Mon-Sat 8am to 3pm PT www.drpantoja.com info@drpantoja.com Ph 619-664-4108