I've been researching Docs in the Dominican for a few month. I've decided on Dr. Goico and no one else. I first sent an email out about 2 months ago and didn't get a response. I finally called and was told that an email was sent out already. I'm not really sure of that's true but either way, I was told that they were forwarding him my pictures and that he'd get back to me within 1 or 2 week because he answers all his emails personally. It's been 3. I'm gonna try to call again in a couple of days. Curious if anyone is living the same experience.
Updated on 12 Apr 2019:
So I called last Friday to ask why I hadn't received a response yet. His assistant said it's a busy time of year and said I was 3rd on his list. I called back today, 1 week later and was told that last week, I must have been mistaken for another client with a similar name because, on her records, I should have received his response on March 25th. I didn't. She told me she was looking in to his computer to resend it but unfortunately, this was hours ago and I haven't received anything and she isn't answering me on WhatsApp anymore. Totally discouraged.
Updated on 16 Apr 2019:
I finally got my email consultation and quote. He's definitely more expensive than other quotes I received but I feel that it's worth it. Mt surgery is booked for the 27th of June, flight booked, booked Arelis recovery house. I just want everything to go smoothly because I'll be traveling alone because hubby is staying home with our 5 kids. I'll be in Dominican for 17 days in all.
Updated on 18 Apr 2019:
So I got a bill for my balance owed and realized the breast lift wasn't on it. When I inquired, she said he sent me 2 different quotes because he doesn't want to do them together. I said I was confused because I know he sometimes does this and he sent me a voice message on WhatsApp explaining that because my breast were falling as much as they do and they are asymmetrical (my 5 babies all preferred one breast), my breast were a complicated case and he didn't feel like his 5 hour max would be enough time to finish. I'm disappointed because I've had other surgeons here and in the Dominican say they would do it. I've requested a skype consult so I can discuss further what he does differently and why it would be longer and when we could do round two. It's tough with him because he's more expensive and he doesn't include the recovery house. In the end if I need 2 rounds, it will be double what Dr. Kemil Issa quoted me. I'll update if I manage to get the Skype consult.
Updated on 8 May 2019:
Finally had my video consult with Dr. Goico. Let me just say, he is so charming. What a smile! It's really hard to go with a different doctor after speaking with him. He really seems to care about his patients. He said that sometimes if Hemo levels are high enough, he will consider doing a full Mommy Makeover. He said mine would have to be near 15 because my surgery would take close to 8 hours. He made it clear that even if before the surgery, we agreed that he would, he might change his mind during surgery if he feels that it's unsafe. He also said that patients who wake up without their breast done tend to hate him lol. Right now, I'm taking obscene amounts of iron and trying to lose another 15 lbs before surgery to put everything on my side. If we aren't able to do everything, he said round 2 could take place as soon as 2 months later (have to get hemo back up). Fingers crossed. Here are some before pics as well.
Updated on 10 Jun 2019:
So after much discussion with my husband, I've decided to switch doctors. Kemil Issa has said no problem for a whole Mommy Makeover. I love his before and afters on Instagram and really don't want to do 2 rounds. Of course I've lost my deposit but going back a second time would add 5000 so oh well.
Updated on 29 Jun 2019:
Had surgery on Wednesday. Dr Issa explained that he would be using another plastic surgeon as well as 2 assistants to try to keep the surgery time around 4 hours. In the end it took 7. He said my breasts were very difficult. Funny that's the exact reason Dr Goico said he wouldn't do it in one shot. Today I saw Dr. Issa and all my incisions look good, nipples are alive, TT scar is very thin and low. He said he used all the fat they liposuctioned for my BBL. It's hard to tell how it will look because of swelling but I definitely see projection when I had very little before. I'll post pictures when I'm more healed. I was disappointed by the look of my breast because they seemed flat and wide. He said that it's because of the band they place around them after surger and that they'll be better soon. I'm in a special bra now, I'm really hoping they'll have a nice shape, very worried about this. I'll post when I look at them again.
Updated on 1 Jul 2019:
So I saw Dr Issa again today and this time my breast were really perky, even lying down. I asked how much they removed and since they don't have a scale, he estimated that it was close to 1lbs per breast. Pretty crazy actually. He said he sent the tissue removed to a pathologist to test for cancer because there were cysts in my breasts. Hopefully all is good.
Updated on 2 Jul 2019:
Went for my massage today with Dr. Issa's girl. I was able to snap a few pics. On one, my nipples seem uneven but I don't think they really are. Not sure what happened. I had showed him picture of nipple placement that i liked but he explained that I'd risk losing them if we put them too high. Better lower and gone right.
Updated on 3 Jul 2019:
Just wanted to really highly recommend Arelis recovery house. They food is great, they are caring. They stay with me everywhere and translate, also they won't take patients who chose dangerous doctors. They even stay in touch with their patients. Snapped a few pics today after they removed my faja for cleaning.
Updated on 4 Jul 2019:
Went for my massage today and saw Dr Issa at the same time. They put me in a new faja that feels like torture but looks amazing OMG!!! I wish my body looked like this without it. I may have to wear one forever. Snapped some new pics of breasts. Nipples still seem uneven. I think it could be swelling or maybe it was just hard considering where they started. They also seem to have de swelled.
Updated on 7 Jul 2019:
Today we took off my faja to clean it and I was able to snap some pictures. I wanna cry happy tears looking at my body. Even I wouldn't believe I have 5 kids looking at my body. My butt is looking amazing and I was so worried. Dr issa is an amazing surgeon. I'd recommend him to anyone. I know for some my butt is small but it's what I asked for, plus I barely had any fat. Sooooo HAPPY!
Updated on 10 Jul 2019:
Gonna do a little venting. First, today I got a look at my TT scar. He had assured me that it would be very low but it comes almost as high as my belly button on the side. Although the scar is thin, that's pretty disappointing. I'm worried that I'll be limited in bikini bottoms and some clothing. Also his masseuse Ramona is a hot mess. She was late by at least 30 minutes 7 out of 10 times I saw her and she made me bring my own material even though I was paying her. My recovery house really disliked her. Here's a picture of my TT scar. Breasts are looking good though.
Updated on 16 Jul 2019:
So, I know it's early and they're gonna change but I'm pretty sure my nipples are gonna stay uneven. The one that's most swollen is the one with the lower nipple so when the swelling subsides, the nipple will lower even mor.. I think they look good and the incisions are healing nicely but that's really disappointing to me. Hopefully they'll even out. I notice that the vertical scar on the one with the lower nipple is shorter so it seems like this will be permanent. I wonder if it could be raised
Updated on 4 Aug 2019:
Been a while since I updated. Everything is looking good. My nipples have evened out it seems but the left one seems to have stretched. Doc said let see how it heals. I'm not sure what that means or even what could be done but it would probably not be worth a trip back to Dominican to fix it. I wonder what could have cause it. I'm using silicone tape for scars and A scar kinda chap stick I bought. I also do massage with castor oil. I had surgery on my wrist a few years back and the scar is almost unnoticeable. Hopefully I can ha e a similar result with my new scars.
Updated on 27 Dec 2019:
So it's been 6 months. Scar are looking good. My left nipple is weird though, I wish I knew what caused it. I'm going to have it tattooed in September so they are perfectly round and maybe darken them a little. They lightened from the surgery. Stomach looks great. Here's a few pics
Updated on 27 Dec 2019:
You know, I just looked at the before pics and wow. I have to say, great job dr. Issa. No one would ever guess I had 5 babies. A tip for all. Get close to your goal weight first and don't ever stop working out. My life has changed forever. Amazing.