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45 Years Old, 4 Kids All Breastfed Babies;) 4D Vaser Tummy Tuck with Lipotransfer Stem Cell Breast Augmentation - Colombia

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I've always been athletic and so I've maintained...

DMommy
$14,000
I've always been athletic and so I've maintained good muscle tone and flexibility and my figure has been well proportioned. I also had liposuction in my mid 20's but didn't have good post op care and so I have a lumpy belly with an ugly dent below the waistline that had always been the bane of my bikini desires.

I'd love to have my full breasts from my youth back as well as a flat tummy to rock a bikini. Not to mention matching arms and thighs! My butt is still good- so long as I don't drop weight too fast- then it becomes a saggy diaper that leaks! Lol

I have checked out many surgeons from US to Thailand and have finally decided that rhe best surgeon for my goals is Dr Alfredo Hoyos. I am so excited to have him sculpt my body. Thus far his medical coordinator liaison, Johana has been awesome in her support and in answering questions in a very timely and friendly and professional manner.

I'm looking forward to having my Mommy makeover with minimal scarring. I had hoped to have my abdominals sculpted without the full Tummy Tuck but have been told by two surgeons that I will need it. The third said that thermage may be enough to tighten the skin after the Vaser but I am going to go for the full tummy tuck if Dr Hoyos says it must be done.

I have seen several people so happy with his work and I'm hoping he can do the same for me. Even though I will have to leave home and fly out to Colombia I believe he will be well worth it. I also appreciate the aftercare and the extensive post op care provided by his staff and the recovery spa/hotel.

The extra nursing care and professional massages will help to ensure a better outcome and I am grateful to have those options even though they are not included in the base price.

Based on all the reviews here the extra care offered by Dr Hoyos will make all the difference for an excellent outcome.

I have been blessed with the surgery date I was hoping for. I have my pre op lab work scheduled for this week and I've looked at booking my flight.

I've been reading the pre op care recommendations that Johana sent me and the only difficulty I foresee is keeping myself from losing this 15 lbs of weight I let myself out back on in the hopes of having it transferred to my boobies! Lol

That was another thing I lost 55lbs within about 6 months and my natural Brazilian butt became flat as a pancake! With me regaining these pounds my butt is back and so I'm doing a lot of squats to try and preserve the roundness as I sculpt the rest of my body. I am currently 5'2 and weigh 148lbs. Ideally I prefer to weigh about 125 to 130 lbs- so long as I can retain my booty that my husband requires to remain a happy camper! Lol

I'm really looking forward to having Dr Hoyos sculpt my body. All the pics of Real Women whom he has worked on look great so I'm hoping the same for me! Not only that but my muscles will finally be repaired so I'm looking forward to being able to do sit ups again! And to not having additional problems develop from their laxity.

I will post pics later as the first time I tried it deleted my review and so this is actually a rewrite! I hope my experience helps others as all the reviews on here helped me so much. I really can't thank everyone enough for sharing their experiences and their photos! I have noted and lists that I've copied from others. And knowing what to expect in the procedure and recovery has been a Godsend;) Thank you to all and blessings, too!!

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Alfredo Hoyos, MD

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May 27, 2015
can't wait to see your pics! can i ask how did you find this doctor? what makes him better than the rest?
May 27, 2015
I was looking for docs here in the U.S. that have Vaser as an option and that doc was trained by Dr Hoyos which led me to him. I also noticed that several other docs had been trained by him and that he is the pioneer. I wanted to go to whomever has the most experience and hopefully the best and in this case the one who pioneered the 4D body sculpt technique with Vaser meets those qualifications based on the consensus;) I'm also choosing him because of the pre op and mainly the availability of the post op care. I've seen other reviews and they looked ok after the surgery but on down the line not so good and I attribute that to their meager aftercare. I applaud those that can do it yourself but based on the amount of pain and discomfort described by most I'm thinking I will need the extra help and guidance! Lol
May 27, 2015
Good luck... R u going by ur self???
May 28, 2015
Thank you! And yes, I am...I thought about taking my family but I would be out of pocket the entire time plus it would prolly freak out my kids seeing their normally very active Momma laying around like a zombie and leaking out bodily fluids everywhere;-P and my husband will need to stay home with our kids since its for about 2 weeks that I will need to be in Colombia for the post op and after care;) hence why I'm grateful for the additional nurse care and the hotel medical spa offered by Dr Hoyos and his staff;)
May 28, 2015
How much extra was the hotel medical spa?
May 28, 2015
I'm not sure yet because I haven't scheduled my stay until I'm done with all my pre op lab tests. Then Johana will help me to schedule that part. I did Google to get an idea of what to expect and so I expect it to be very reasonable. I will post the info once I have it. I imagine that there may be seasonal fluctuations in the price like most hotels so that may be a consideration for some as well.
May 28, 2015
thank u for replaying back.. i just got my quote for just 4 D tummy tuck and lipo for arms and back and its kind of too much hes charging $13000 just for that. please let me know where ur staying because im thinking to go in july.
May 28, 2015
I'm staying at the place they recommend- the Chateau Physique.
May 28, 2015
I do have to add that some of the nurse care and massages are included in the base price:
May 28, 2015
10 postoperative massages and the first 48 hours of nurse care is included in the base price.
June 5, 2015
Can you post prices please? And what does it include? I really want to meet your doctor but, I'm afraid of the prices.
June 5, 2015
I'm not totally sure what the final price will be as I keep adding procedures;) it will depend on what Dr Hoyos believes will be best for me. I will post the final price once it is finalized. Although I will say that even though his prices compared to other Colombian docs may seem high, the quality and level of care from Start to Finish based on my research thus far make him worth every penny;). I honestly thought of other docs and countries including my hometown or here in the states but he is the Best that I can tell and yet he is not even the most expensive by far. And when you consider his skill and his talent, his prices are more than reasonable. And, again, I appreciate the communication with his International Coordinator, Johana Poveda as well as the comfort and pristine atmosphere and complete care offered at Chateau Physique where I will be staying. With as much discomfort and pain the procedures dictate, I am going to need some serious help if not downright pampering! hahaha;-P
June 5, 2015
Another question!
UPDATED FROM DMommy
2 months pre

Some before pics

DMommy
I tried to post these with my initial review but they wouldn't post and deleted my first write up (ugh)! So here are my before pics. Also, Dr Hoyos will be defining my arms and thighs etc- all included in that base price with the tummy tuck and the breast augmentation with fat transfer.

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May 27, 2015

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm sorry your photos didn't upload the first time and that your review was deleted! If you haven't already, I suggest adding your surgery date to this calendar so you can get support from other members getting their MMs around the same time. 

May 27, 2015
Thanks for the advise! And the sympathy;)
May 27, 2015
How can I get in touch with this doctor? Does he have a whatsup number? Thanks
May 28, 2015
Yes he is on this website and he has answered many questions. Type in his name on the search: Dr Alfredo Hoyos and all his contact information will come up;)
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November 13, 2015
Where have you been would love to see the end results.
September 8, 2021
Same!
UPDATED FROM DMommy
2 months pre

Pre op list

DMommy
This morning I had my chest X-rays done that Dr Hoyos requests. I was surprised that he didn't ask for the mammogram like the other PS I had consulted with and had done already.

I now need the electrocardiogram and then standard blood panels and urine tests done and then I'll be done with that list and ready to book my flight and accommodations! ;)

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