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Rhinoplasty Tijuana, MX

Name: Rhinoplasty Tijuana, MX
Item: Juan Carlos Fuentes, MD
Author: JCHAN54

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Hello, I am planning on having rhino, oto, and...

JCHAN54January 29, 2016

$2,300

Hello,

I am planning on having rhino, oto, and possibly a chin implant with Dr. Andreas Ioannidis in Athens Greece due to the great before and after pics and the price of only $4200 for rhino and oto. Have not heard about the price of the chin implant yet. I've researched many doctors in the US, Mexico, Turkey, and Costa Rica. His price and quality appear to be the best in both categories. The only flaw I have found is that the coordinator is a little slow on replies and seems irritated with asking a lot of questions. Besides that, everything seems great. Also, I'm pretty excited about getting an entire apartment in Athens for $50/night with Airbnb!

I have made a spreadsheet comparing all the plastic surgeons I researched and contacted. If any one would like a copy for reference just let me know.

Regards,
John

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Juan Carlos Fuentes, MD

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Replies (8)

Angie_M

February 5, 2016

It sounds like you really did your homework! Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf. I think you're already a handsome guy, so hopefully this will make you feel more confident in yourself. Here's a list of pre- and post-op rhinoplasty tips. Please keep us updated on how this all goes. When is your surgery?

K. Cowdrey

April 8, 2016

I never considered traveling for my procedure - got a great surgeon right here less than a mile from my home. The rhinoplasty was a breeze - much easier than I anticipated. I will be eager to see your results.

JCHAN54

April 8, 2016

Thanks! Glad yours turned out so well. Have any tips or pointers you could lend on the recovery process? I'm going o start taking arnica pills for the bruising and welling. I heard you're lips and mouth stay pretty dry for awhile. How long until you can breathe through your nose again?

K. Cowdrey

April 8, 2016

Hey there - My pre-op prep was probably not much different than the standard - no NSAIDS for two weeks prior, good diet, took a vitamin K supplement...I hear that the arnica is also good but I don't recall using that. The most annoying part of the post-op period is the nasal congestion - but even that is not that bad. I was instructed to sleep with my head elevated 30-45 degrees (and to sleep alone to avoid getting an inadvertent arm in the nose, etc). Also, avoid dogs and kids for at least a couple of weeks post op - you DO NOT want to bump the surgical site. As I mentioned in my posts, I have virtually NO pain and very minimal swelling or bruising (I had rhinoplasty/septoplasty). Within a week my nose looked pretty normal - the improvement was immediately apparent. All I took for pain was acetaminophen; I did use the Ambien 5mg I was prescribed for sleep, mainly because of the nasal congestion, but I could probably have done without that, too. I had no nausea or other adverse symptoms post-op. Don't worry about a thing - you are gonna be just fine, and you will be glad you had the surgery. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.

JCHAN54

April 8, 2016

Thanks for all the information and words of encouragement. I'm going through phases of excitement and then doubt. I'll keep you posted on everything!

Fulcrum

February 26, 2018

could I get a copy of the excel? thanks

JCHAN54

February 26, 2018

I'm sorry but I don't have it anymore but that computer was badly damaged. However, doctors on México and South américa seem to be heavily reviewed on here. Keep us posted!

JCHAN54

October 12, 2018

Sorry for the late reply! Sure just send me your email address and I'll send it to you.

UPDATED FROM JCHAN54

7 days pre

Decided to go with Dr. Fuentes in Tijuana instead

JCHAN54April 6, 2016

Decided to go with Dr. Fuentes in Tijuana instead since it was cheaper and his results look good. It would be easier travel also. Only wish the communication part was a little better. Couldn't find out where Dr. Loannidis had training or schooling and none of his coordinators could answer it either. which was discouraging.

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tnashville5760

June 24, 2018

How would you rate your experience for going to Mexico and dr. Fuentes? I am considering going there

JCHAN54

October 12, 2018

Sorry for the late reply. I think it was a good overall experience. I kind of wish I just did the chin and ears though personally. Did you decide to go with him?

UPDATED FROM JCHAN54

7 days pre

Rhinoplasty, Chin Implant, Waist Liposuction, Otoplasty

JCHAN54April 6, 2016

Getting Rhinoplasty, Chin Implant, Waist Liposuction, and Otoplasty done on 4/14. Dr. Fuentes is doing everything except the lipo which will be done by Dr. Castaneda. Was going to go with a Dr. in Athens Greece but could find out about his credentials and training. Never had any cosmetic surgery done before so I am crazy nervous about getting a bad result but excited for getting an improvement. I've researched probably over 100 surgeons ranging form the US, MX, italy, Greece, India, Turkey, and Poland with hundreds of email messages looking for a doctor with the right quality and price ratio and I believe these two doctors are it. Only things I wish cold be improved is the communication with their coordinators. Sometimes it takes days to hear back with multiple repeat emails.

I have made a spreadsheet I send send you with the top docs I was considering with there prices and things I liked and disliked about each. Prices for each surgery below US dollars:
Rhino-1800
Chin-1000
Ears-1500
Anesthesia-600
Facility- 1350
Flight- 450
Hotel- 35/night

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